The Mitzvah of Making Challah in the Holy Land

THE MITZVAH OF MAKING CHALLAH IN THE HOLY LAND I had never made Challah before I made Aliyah.  Prior to making Aliyah, I was busy managing a large number of accounts and could not find the time to perform this precious mitzvah. I knew however, that when I made Aliyah, I would choose to perform... Continue Reading →

Dancing With My Soul in the Holy Land

DANCING WITH MY SOUL IN THE HOLY LAND Birthday Reflections Once again, my birthday has arrived. In reflecting on this dynamic year, I find I am living my life beyond my wildest imaginations. It was a challenging year, on a personal level, but I used those challenges to climb higher into Torah, like a cat... Continue Reading →

Becoming Israeli?

A deeper Insight into Israelis and the challenges for new olim as we interact with them  by Ariella Bracha Waldinger  When I made aliyah, I arrived, as does every oleh, with an American perspective and way of operating in the world. Olim from other countries bring with them their own country’s perspective. Once here, though,... Continue Reading →

Shabbat – Drawing Down the Divine Radiance

Shabbat – Drawing Down the Divine Radiance by Ariella Bracha Waldinger  My husband, Avraham and I, Ariella Bracha Waldinger, arrived in Israel, July 14th, 2003 on Aliyah from Denver, Colorado to live in the holiest place in the world.....THE JEWISH QUARTER IN THE OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM.......very close to The Temple Mount (where the Holy... Continue Reading →

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