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Navigating Life in Israel as an Olah & Working Mom of 6 Young Men

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— Bar Mitzvah, Israel, parenthood, war —

Imperfect Blessings

May 14, 2025

There was a beautiful, festive bar mitzvah at shul this past Shabbat. As I sat down in my usual seat, I found myself unexpectedly crying. I shouldn’t really say unexpectedly…. I cry all the time. I cry for my children’s war experiences, for the widows and orphans, for reserve soldiers, for the hostages, for the… Read More Imperfect Blessings

— joy, kids, parenting, perspective —

Broken Tiles & Beautiful Elephants

August 22, 2024

This picture captures my son’s personality like no other. He loves adventure, he loves animals, and he loves being silly. He’s currently relishing time in Thailand with Josh and his post-army brother and I look at this picture and simply marvel at where we have been; and where he is now. Let me explain… There… Read More Broken Tiles & Beautiful Elephants

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