Moroccan Grandma’s Heartwarming Blessing to Soldier Grandson
Love this! This video went viral in Israel. Now in English too, special for you:)
Muslim Influencer Falls in Love with Israel after Stereotype-Defying Visit
Yemenite Twitter internet personality, Luai Ahmed, recently came to visit Israel and this is what he had to say about his experience. 🇾🇪🇮🇱 WOW!
“I’m Done with Blending”
Friday night we hosted a solidarity mission from one of New Jersey’s largest and wealthiest Jewish communities. A board member of several Jewish organizations, including his own Reform Temple, spoke with great emotion about their intense week-long trip spent meeting with parents of hostages, seeing the devastating wreckage of Kfar Aza, and hearing from parents […]
After 80 Years, Brooklyn Store Owner Closes on Shabbos: “This is What the Jewish People Need Now!”
Dovi Weiser, the customer featured in this video, shares the incredible back story behind his friend’s dramatic decision: “Jeff Cohen of Top’s Liquor on Ave U and I have been friends for 30 years… Over the years I have had many conversations about Yiddishkeit with Jeff, his wife, and parents. They have been to my […]
My Daughters’ Arab Election Day
Two of my daughters spent last Tuesday as poll supervisors in Arab communities. One daughter was placed in a poll in East Jerusalem serving 450 Arab residents. My daughter and 3 other poll officials were there from 7 AM until 10 PM, and only one voter showed up. This kind of turn-out is typical in […]
After 180 Days on Duty, Soldiers Choose Manhunt for Lost Girl Over Fun Day
Yesterday was supposed to be a day of rest and relaxation featuring a performance and barbecue for this company of Golani reservists released after more than 180 days serving on the northern border. But instead of their much-deserved fun day, the soldiers and commanders of the company decided to join the hundreds of volunteers searching […]
Asleep in My Crib 50+ Years Ago
On Friday morning, at the end of pilates class, our teacher dimmed the lights, turned the music down soft, and told us to lie down on our sides on our mats. Lying there, I was transported back to Rochester, New York in 1971, lying asleep with my blankie in my crib, mom and dad looking […]
A Tiny Baby Girl with a Mighty Name
I just delivered some Shabbat food to my neighbour who had a baby girl on Sunday. When I arrived, her 7-year-old daughter was enjoying herself holding the baby on the sofa, a precious pink bundle. “So cute. Does she have a name yet?” I asked my neighbor. “Yes,” with a smile that was almost bigger […]
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