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Canaanite Blues by Ehud Banai
I came across this song for the 1st time a few days ago, and even though it was written over a decade ago, I think it perfectly expresses the 2 planes we’ve been vibrating between since October 7th. The pain of current events coupled with the unadulterated spiritual sweetness of Jewish life in the Jewish Land. https://jewishmom.com/wp-content/uploads/videoplayback-2_burn-in_480x360_x264.mp4
read moreMy Father’s Mysterious Nighttime Visitors
I’m in Baltimore visiting my dad, who’s in the hospital after a fall. He has a mild case of COVID and is weak but he’s overall in good shape considering what he’s been through and is in good spirits and undergoing various tests.My father, for his whole life, had genius-level intelligence. In high school he could look at a math problem spanning the entire blackboard and in moments catch the mathematical error a classmate had made somewhere in the middle.Nowadays, at the age of 83, my father couldn’t do that...
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My Emergency Trip to the Airport
Since my mom passed away almost 4 years ago, my siblings and I have been making sure my Dad gets a call or 2 every day. Fridays at 7:30 AM EST is our turn.So this Friday at 2:30 PM IT my daughter tried to Skype Saba. And, in the meantime, I opened my whatsapp to send a quick message to my learning partner, Ilana. Every day, in addition to some other things, we share a moment of hashgacha pratit, of seeing Hashem’s hand in our lives.I usually don’t have to think too hard to come up with something, but yesterday I just sat there...
read moreGaza Resident to IDF Soldiers: “Don’t Leave Here!”
Hamas endangers Israel as well as its own citizens. Shabbat SHALOM!
read moreInjured Soldier Felt Prayers from Around the World Save His Life
Elisha shares the incredible story of his return from a near-death experience, feeling the prayers and caring from around the world saving his life. Let’s keep praying every day for our soldiers, putting their lives in danger for Israel and the Jewish people. Join the JewishMom.com WhatsApp group, where we strive to make every Jewish Mom smile every day ...
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Overcoming Despair in these Challenging Times by Rabbi Manis Friedman
The key is remembering that we aren’t needy, we are needed. ✡👩🍼Join the JewishMom.com WhatsApp group, where we strive to make every Jewish Mom smile every day 👨👩👦👦 💌 https://chat.whatsapp.com/BkHRYpqamymCOY7RQ3ly6C https://jewishmom.com/wp-content/uploads/451549040_846467097374747_6808535474640891107_n.mp4
read moreA Special Couple on Separate Israel Trips
This past Shabbat we hosted a wonderful group from the FIDF, Friends of the IDF. After October 7th, 99% of our scheduled groups cancelled. But not the FIDF. Even now, with rumours flying that the war with Lebanon is about to start any day now, the FIDF didn’t flinch. So I told this group of 34 young professionals how much it means to people in Israel nowadays to see tourists on the streets. Even if nobody says a word to them, they should know that in their heart of hearts they are giving people here strength. Afterward a young woman...
read moreThe Remarkable Letter Yoni Steinberg HY”D Gave to his Wife, Yiska
Brigadier General Yoni Steinberg was one of the Hamas’ first victims early on the morning of October 7th when he was ambushed by 12 terrorists near Ofakim. This past Shabbat at the Heroism Tent, Yoni’s grieving brother shared the awe-inspiring story of Yoni’s life which he (along with Yoni’s wife and and their 6 children) dedicated whole-heartedly to serving the Jewish people and protecting Israel. Yoni wasn’t motivated by money or honor or power. What motivated him was 24-karat idealism and unwavering commitment...
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