Your Pre-Closing Inspection: A Vital Step to Your Dream Home Exciting news! Your new apartment is almost ready, and the countdown to move-in day has officially begun. Before you bring out the boxes and celebrate your new space, there's one important step you can’t skip: the pre-closing inspection.  Why the Pre-Closing Inspection Matters The pre-closing inspection is your oppor...

When I first thought about making Aliyah, I was filled with excitement and nervousness all at once. There were so many questions: What city should we move to? Where should we send the kids to school? How would we learn the language? And how could we start fresh with a large, growing family in a new city and a new country? The decision to move felt overwhelming at times, but taking it one step ...

How do you celebrate your birthday? For me, birthdays are about family, love, and creating memories. I feel blessed to share my birthday with my oldest son. When he was a little boy, our birthdays centered around him. Now that he’s older and a father, we celebrate together.   This year, my kids and grandkids came over for a family dinner  -  delicious chicken and ri...

As we read Parashat Noah last week, I thought about Hashem giving Noah specific instructions for building the ark. Hashem commanded Noah to construct the ark to protect his family and the living beings. Forty days and nights later, once the flood subsided, Noah and his sons left the ark, given a fresh start to build their new homes.
 
When we made aliyah, we also had a fresh start. We crea...

Rosh Hashana signifies new beginnings, looking ahead, and planning for our future. It’s a time when we set our goals and envision our dreams.   I like to reflect on the past year, review what I can improve, and celebrate what I have accomplished.  Then, I set my goals and my intentions. I write them down and organize them into steps.  I create a vision board...