Coming Full Circle A door we once assumed was closed has opened. During a recent visit to my homeland, Israel, a reunion with my elementary school friends was called. These were my childhood friends that I met over fifty-five years ago when we were our most authentic...
Roots and Wings When I go to Israel, I feel like I go back home; I connect once again to my roots as if I’ve never left my homeland.In no time I feel like I’m one of the locals in my birthplace -Jerusalem. My first visit is to the open market Mahane Yehuda, the...
The Art of Living During these high-speed technological times, we must be reminded to slow down to the speed of life. Live life as an art, pursuing our aspirations and dreams and finding contentment in the small things. Living a more rewarded life requires exploring,...
True Transformation As I’m writing this article, I’m still inspired by last month’s cleansing rituals as part of the Jewish New Year and I’m feeling excited about the promise of fresh beginnings. With the shofar’s blasts still echoing, I feel awakened with a deeper...
Time to Return and Renew This month, Jews all around the world will celebrate the beginning of year 5782. Celebrating Rosh Hashanah allows us to gain insights through an honest, deep reflection on our life in all its facets. We learn from past mistakes and make...