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...

It’s been 19 years since my husband and I made Aliyah from Toronto with our 6 children. Building a new life for us and our family in a new country had its ups and downs, but choosing Israel as our home has been a decision filled with joy and gratitude. With the rich spirit of the Jewish people, the delight of celebrating our holidays, and a deep love for the land of Israel, our journey ha...

Imagine standing at the door of your beautiful new home in Israel, receiving the keys, ready to open the lock. You have flutterings in your stomach with all the anticipation built up over the past months.  Will your home in Eretz Yisrael have all the comfort and elegance you envision? Perhaps it’s similar to our ancestors' feeling, standing at the foot of Mt. Sinai waiting to r...

18, a symbolic number in Judaism, represents Chai or Life.  It’s hard to believe that 18 years ago, along with my husband, Reuven, and our 6 children, ages 2 through 11, we made aliyah.    Israel is a wonderful place to vacation,  visit family and friends, explore from the Negev to the Galilee, and pray at the Kotel. But making aliyah is definitely different. We...

As we celebrate Jerusalem Day we recognize Jerusalem's dated history, breathtaking architecture, diverse population, her spiritual nature, and eclectic vibes. It's our city of gold that has touched my soul, filling me with spiritual fulfillment, excitement and inspiration to cross the threshold of creativity. I missed Jerusalem over the last few weeks and I decided to get out and ex...