Last Tuesday, on Yom Hazikaron, we joined together with other olim, alongside JNF and The Lone Soldier Center in memory of Michael Levine. Together, we admired the young boys who left behind their family and friends, as well as the comforts of their American lifestyles, to serve in the IDF. We know these selfless young men as Lone Soldiers. The Yom Hazikaron ceremony was moving, focusing on th...

As Pessach approaches , we start to prepare our homes for the upcoming holyday. At this time of year I like to start early and take this time to de-clutter and organize. I find myself motivated by the Jewish Positive Thinking Workshop I completed many months ago. Chaya Hinda Allen offers this workshop and it has had an amazingly positive influence on my life. During Chaya Hinda's workshop,...

Chanukah in Israel is an exciting time of year as we join together to celebrate the miracle of the Holiday. As we light the Chanukiyah, we gaze at the sparkling lights and reflect upon the Chanukah story. We rejoice and give thanks for the miracles that we were blessed with so many years ago and also celebrate the joy of the miracles we experience on a daily basis. As we watch the burning oil...

The nights are long and the days short. The beaming hot sunny days have turned to cool blessed rainy days. As the temperatures drop, stay warm from your shoulder down to your toes in practical, comfortable style. Here are some tips on how to incorporate throws and area rugs into your home decor. Throws Keep a throw handy and add texture to a room by draping a throw over a sofa, arm chair or l...

The lunches are made, the books are labelled and the bags are packed. The early morning buzz has returned to the streets as children throughout the country go back to school. When we made Aliya 10 years ago our youngest kids were starting nursery, kindergarten and grade one. I remember that first day so well - excitement and anxiety mixed together in one. Today they are off to junior high and ...