Tu B’Shvat: a Celebration of Renewal by Ariella Bracha History and Customs Yesterday, I was walking through the neighborhood noticing the trees and their magnificence, in spite of their state of barrenness. I love their majestic and upright stance and the variety and uniqueness of each individual tree. Their regal stateliness makes them a true... Continue Reading →
Beshalach: Redemption and Song
Beshalach: Redemption and Song By Ariella Bracha My beloved Jewish nation, “I am G-d, your G-d who removed you from the land of Egypt to be a G-d to you!” The Torah portion of Beshalach is in my personal opinion, the most dramatic, heart-wrenching, heart-warming, suspenseful, exciting and revealing Torah portion of the entire five... Continue Reading →
Parsha Shemot: What’s In a Name?
Parsha Shemot: What’s In a Name? By Ariella Bracha Waldinger The opening Torah portion in the book of Exodus is titled Shemot which means “names.” The Torah commentaries teach us that one of the reasons our ancestors merited to leave Egypt and be redeemed was because they did not change their Hebrew name. Holding on... Continue Reading →
The Sheriff of Tzfat
The Legendary Saga of the Sheriff of Tzfat By Ariella Bracha This week my husband Avraham celebrated his 68th birthday and I want to honor him by sharing the legendary saga of the Sheriff of Tzfat. This story is not just a legend but a true life story of my brave husband Avraham, who knows how... Continue Reading →
Zot Chanukah
Chanukah the Eighth Day: a Force to be reckoned with By Ariella Bracha Waldinger The 8th day of Chanukah is almost upon us and it behooves us to glean a deeper understanding of its profound dimensions, in order to access its dynamic power. The 8th day of Chanukah is called Zot Chanukah and it... Continue Reading →
Chanukah: Eternal Story, Eternal Symbol
Chanukah: Eternal Story, Eternal Symbol By Ariella Bracha Waldinger The festival of Chanukah celebrates the heroic and miraculous victories of our Jewish heroes over the oppressive Greek Empire. It is the dynamic eternal symbol of the Jewish nation, as represented by the Hasmonean priests, fighting with all their might to restore the dignity and spiritual... Continue Reading →
THE POWER OF ONE: ORCHESTRA OF EXILES
THE POWER OF ONE: ORCHESTRA OF EXILES By Ariella Bracha Waldinger The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra is one of Israel’s oldest and most influential cultural institutions and is the premier symphony orchestra in Israel. It is also serves as Israel’s premier cultural ambassador, travelling extensively throughout the world, particularly to countries with... Continue Reading →
Joseph Looked To the Future
Joseph Looked To the Future - Judaism - Arutz Sheva.
Make Aliyah to the Negev
Make Aliyah to the Negev The Negev is blooming, and we are not talking about plants! Israel’s most innovative technologies are being born in Israel’s Negev, home to some of the most beautiful landscape in the country. For instance, check out this story about OCSiAI, an international nanotechnology manufacturer, with offices in South Korea, Russia,... Continue Reading →
Israel – We are not Afraid- Come Home – Make Aliyah Today
Be inspired! This is a great video showcasing the journey of our People from the lands of persecution to the Land of our Forefathers--Home! (caution: there is a female voice on the video)
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