Ukrainian Non-Jews Credit Jewish Prayer for Military Miracles
When I first saw this, I was skeptical. Why would Ukrainian Christians believe in Jewish prayers more than their own? But this turns out to be a wide-spread belief (learn more here https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-one-ukrainian-city-christians-ask-the-rabbi-to-pray-for-them/) Now if only we Jews would start believing in the power of our own prayers as much as these non-Jews do! Please […]
Read MoreWould You Give Your Car to a Stranger?
The Shlesinger family from Alon Shvut was vacationing in Northern Israel. Their 28-year old son, Elisha, was driving up to be with them for Shabbat. He needed to refuel, but kept missing the turn offs as he sped toward his destination. After passing five gas stations, he finally decided to pull into the next one. […]
Read MoreDefinitely a Shabbat I Won’t Forget by Rebbetzin Miriam Moskovitz of Kharkov, Ukraine
It says that you’re not supposed to cry on Shabbat, I failed that three times this Shabbat. The first time, was on Friday night when we managed to get to the synagogue. After the prayers we went downstairs for a Kiddush, filled with people who were brave enough to come, and the many people who […]
Read MoreThe 4 Pillars of Education: The Earring, Nose Ring, Finger Ring and Arm Band by Rabbi YY Jacobson
I was wowed by this! The incredible wisdom hidden within a single verse from this week’s parsha, Vayakhel. Shabbat Shalom!!
Read MoreWar in the Ukraine
From One Extreme: My 2 Visits to the Ukraine Reflections on 2 visits 30 years apart and the current invasion. Shabbat shalom!
Read MoreWhat Does this Deodorant Smell Like?
Last week I did an online supermarket order, and noticed a certain deodorant on sale for half price. So I figured I’d give it a try. When it arrived, I unscrewed the cap, and gave it a whiff. The scent was pleasant but unremarkable, something between soap and floral bathroom freshener. And then I read […]
Read MoreJewish Hell by Rabbi YY Jacobson
Sometimes we can mistakenly think that living a Jewish life means squeezing ourself and our kids into the cookie cutter. But that’s not Jewish life, Rabbi YY explains, that’s Jewish Hell!
Read MoreThe Best Part of the Chumash Party
This past Friday, there were so many Chumash-party highlights. Yoni got to hold the microphone and sing “Tov li Torat Picha!” all by himself! And an important Rosh Yeshiva came special! And Yoni got to sit on his Abba’s lap the whole time! And wear a tall golden crown! And all the boys got to […]
Read MoreMeeting Tante Ruchy
About a month ago, I received my first Email from Tante Ruchy* (as in TANTERUCHY@gmail.com). “Tante Ruchy” wrote that she’d been reading http://JewishMOM.com for over 6 years, and is coming to Eretz Yisroel, and would love to meet with me. Could I please get back to her with possible times? But I didn’t get back to […]
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