We are down to the wire with our final preparations for Rosh Hashana, the holiday that ushers in the The Jewish New Year. As we approach the great and awesome day where we ask G-d, the King of Kings, to grant us another year of quality life, it is imperative to make "Releasing Resentment" part... Continue Reading →
Elul Preparations:Cleaning out the clutter on all levels by Ariella Bracha Waldinger
Elul is the last month in the Jewish calendar and has been labeled a "Workshop in Time" due to the fact that Jews the world over are concentrating on cleaning up their homes, lives and especially their relationships. The month itself comes with the mandate to tie up our loose ends, make amends and get... Continue Reading →
Awakened to Temple Consciousness through Aliyah by Ariella Bracha Waldinger
Soon after making Aliyah, I discovered my lack of knowledge relating to the Holy Temple. I recognized I had no information relating to its true spiritual depth and cosmic greatness. Thank G-d, my Aliyah decision to return home, to Israel, became the catalyst that enabled me to engage in the ongoing study of the Temple.As... Continue Reading →
Aliyah Memories of Humorous Stories By Ariella Bracha Waldinger
One could say Aliyah memories are a dime a dozen, thereby minimizing their potency but I love recalling the diverse memories relating to aliyah experiences. They were the occurrences that began to shape my new life in Israel. Each new experience added a unique dimension to my personal growth, as they taught me about myself,... Continue Reading →
Aliyah Memories of New Beginnings By Ariella Bracha Waldinger
I cannot believe that 13 years have passed since my husband and I set foot in our first home in Jerusalem. I can vividly recall many facets of the unfolding of that auspicious day, in spite of being completely physically and emotionally drained. The one Aliyah memory that stands out and truly personified new beginnings was our... Continue Reading →