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...

We are grateful to have been blessed by Hashem with the birth of a grandson and fortunate that we could be with our daughter and family in Canada during this joyous time. As grandparents, my husband and I have been delighted in welcoming our beloved grandchildren into our home and lives. The pitter-patter of little feet, the infectious laughter, and the pure joy they bring fill our hearts to t...

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...