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Answers for the Soldiers’ Wives’
At my son’s end-of-year party, his teacher shared a story about his wife, the principal of a girls’ school who took her teachers on a trip a few months ago to raise their spirits. Most of the teachers’ husbands had already been away for many months in Gaza or the North while the teachers were struggling to juggle the kids, the house, and their jobs all on their own.During the lunch, the principal asked her teachers a question: “Do any of you know how long Hamas was preparing for the massacre on October...
read moreThe Eshet Chayil of Matan HY”D
This Shabbat, for the first time, I visited the “Heroism Tent” next to Israel’s Supreme Court. Family members of fallen soldiers come to this tent to share the stories of their lost loved ones. At the tent today, I had the privilege of meeting the parents of 31-year-old Matan Demari HY”D, who was killed in Gaza past December, leaving his wife, Eden, a widow and his 2 young children, Ido and Noa, orphans. The father, who came from Eilat with his wife for Shabbat, spoke of his son’s goodness, his gentle nature, his...
read moreHow NOT to Give Chizuk
One day this week, at the end of a long day, I went to the gym to exercise and listen to some inspirational videos and a favorite audiobook and generally enjoy myself. And I was, until I ran into Leah*. An acquaintance I see sometimes around the gym.“Hi, how are you?” she asked, “please remind me your name?”“Chana.”“Chana, right! I married off my son last night!”“Wow, that’s amazing! Mazal tov!” I love hearing good news, and Leah’s news just added to my already good...
read moreThe Thirsty Soldier by R’ Uri Lati
Why was only one soldier able to get the water flowing so they could drink? Wisdom for a life well-lived. Today’s JewishMOM.com post has been sponsored: Shidduch for Hadas Ateret bat Miri Miriam Protection for all the IDF soldiers and the safe return of our hostages [Learn more about new sponsorship/advertising opportunities broadcast to JewishMOM.com‘s 25,000+ readers at crjorders@gmail.com or +972523257827] Join the JewishMom.com WhatsApp group, where we strive to make every Jewish Mom smile every day ...
read moreChizuk Blitz
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read moreBill Gates’ Reaction to Speaker who Chose Shabbat Over Millions of Dollars
I’ve heard this incredible story shared several times by various teachers. But hearing the story told by the actual man who turned down a 7-figure speakers fee because he wouldn’t speak on Shabbat is truly incredible. A reminder of the priceless treasure we receive every single week at Friday sunset. Today’s JewishMOM.com post has been sponsored: 👰Shidduch for Hadas Ateret bat Miri Miriam 🪖 Protection for all the IDF soldiers and the safe return of our hostages [Learn more about new sponsorship/advertising opportunities...
read moreHaTikva at the Funeral of Elon Weiss HY”D
https://jewishmom.com/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Video-2024-06-17-at-11.37.22-PM.mp4 Elon Weiss was the beloved father-in-law of my daughter’s friend. He was a very special man, and his death this past Shabbat in Gaza is a colossal loss for his family and community. Despite their grief, they managed to provide comfort for so many through this video. This song sung at Elon’s funeral is a reminder that Elon is gone, but the ideals and country he lived and died for are standing strong. May Hashem comfort them among all the many...
read moreYou Won’t Believe Where Dina Went to Become a Jew
In the wake of the tragic events of this past Shabbat, I wanted to share an awe-inspiring story I heard this morning from a young Chinese woman named Dina*. Dina loves Israel and the Jewish people so much that before COVID she visited Israel 25 (!) times. Often leading groups of other Chinese people to show them the land of her dreams. But visiting Israel wasn’t enough. She wanted to BE Jewish. But there was nowhere to convert in China. So around 2 years ago, she came to study at a Chabad seminary in Jerusalem, but only a few months...
read moreTo Be a Jew by Corporate Icon Harley Finkelstein
Antisemitism gives him energy to be a proud and public Jew. Shavua tov! Today’s JewishMOM.com post has been sponsored: 👰Shidduch for Hadas Ateret bat Miri Miriam 🪖 Protection for all the IDF soldiers and the safe return of our hostages [Learn more about new sponsorship/advertising opportunities broadcast to JewishMOM.com’s 25,000+ readers at crjorders@gmail.com or...
read moreIDF Rescuers to Noa Argamani: “We’ve Come to Take You Home to Your Mother”
The mother of Noa Argamani is in the final stages of terminal brain cancer, her dying wish was to see Noa again before she leaves this world. Thank you to the IDF Special Forces.Thank You Hashem! For the miracles that brought Noa home! Today’s JewishMOM.com post has been sponsored: 👰Shidduch for Hadas Ateret bat Miri Miriam 🪖 Protection for all the IDF soldiers and the safe return of our hostages [Learn more about new sponsorship/advertising opportunities broadcast to JewishMOM.com’s 25,000+ readers at crjorders@gmail.com...
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