For months, I’ve been thinking about writing a piece about the traditional blessing of gratitude that we say in Judaism after surviving a life-threatening situation. And then, during our daf yomi siyum recently, marking the completion of Masechet Menachot, someone spoke about her recent near-death experience and how they thanked Hashem afterwards for saving her… Read More Birkat HaGomel in Times of War
Two years ago, I was standing in a small vineyard in the hills of eastern Gush Etzion enjoying a beautiful pre-holiday event. We heard from the owners about the wine harvest and the incredibly industrious work a few families had accomplished with their winery. They explained how tricky it would be with the upcoming holiday;… Read More May All The Grapes Be Harvested On Time
On October 6, 2023 70 students from my son’s high school set out together to Sderot. Every year on Simchat Torah they go to another location to sing and dance with the residents and to bring happiness to the area. For the last few years, they’ve been in various communities in Jerusalem, but they decided… Read More Gratitude for Graduation
