I had the funniest, strangest thing happen yesterday. I was sitting at my desk at work, when my boss came in with the office phone. Now, Josh is in America, and I don’t believe that even HE knows the office number. There isn’t a person in the world who would be calling me on that… Read More The Techno-Savvy Two Year Old

In 2001, while watching a beautiful movie called Billy Elliot with Josh, I had an idea. I don’t fully remember how it unfolded, but in the movie there is some discussion about a journal that the mother kept for her son. The next day, I bought a journal and started writing to Matan. I decided… Read More Uncovering a Mom’s Secret

I’m so proud of the older boys today. Last year, I was complaining to my friend Devorah about my children and their reading habits. They weren’t reading for pleasure as much as I wanted them to, and she suggested a chart. I am very much NOT a chart person, a sticker person, etc. But, I… Read More The Caterpillar is Finished!

(Yehuda this week at his ceremony for finishing second grade.) I am such an olah (immigrant) that it makes me laugh (yes, and want to cry) at times. Yesterday, Yehuda came bouncing into the house declaring that I had homework to do. The first thing that always happens to me in these situations is that… Read More Yep, I’m an Immigrant

Another great video from Nefesh B’Nefesh! Summer arrival season is coming and Nefesh B’Nefesh is getting everyone in the spirit. And, oh, by the way, check out the famous family at 1 minute, 15 seconds! Enjoy!

Last night, I took Matan and Yehuda on an adventure. Every year in Israel, they have “The Week of the Book” all over the country. It’s a fantastic series of events which includes lectures by Israeli and international authors, a number of huge book fairs and other activities. I arranged for a babysitter for the… Read More Ben-Yehuda Would be Proud

I’m feeling blue and frustrated about the Flotilla disaster, so I’ve decided to write about something lovely and beautiful. Last Friday, we went to an amazing brit. The parents have four beautiful children, all of whom were conceived after years of IVF treatments. For anyone who has dealt with infertility issues and who has been… Read More A Baby Miracle

My kids seem to be misinterpreting a lot of things lately and their mistakes are hysterical. Today, Eliav, our 3 year old, is going on a big field trip. There is a deer park nearby that has a few dozen deer and other animals that the kids can look at and interact with in nature.… Read More Soldiers or Deer….You Decide

I experienced two amazing, and yet very different, events this week that have given me pause. On Thursday night, I went to a beautiful wedding that took place under the stars in Gush Etzion at the Yeshiva in Alon Shvut. The bride literally danced her way to the chuppah (and pretty much continued dancing through… Read More Faith and Courage