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 →
Stop Stalling–It’s Time to Make Aliyah!
More and more Jews are coming home to Eretz Israel from all around the world. Rabbi Alon Anava talks about the importance of making aliyah and how to be successful in Israel. He speaks to all people, enlightening us to how HaShem works in the most incredible ways to help you find your home, community and... Continue Reading →
Spiritual Aliyah: Soulful Wisdom for New Immigrants to the Homeland
Spiritual Aliyah: Soulful Wisdom for New Immigrants to the Homeland By Ariella Bracha Waldinger New Immigrants to the Jewish homeland! Aliyah Jews! Awaken to the spiritual connections peeking out from amidst our G-d given land inheritance, As your Aliyah journey progresses and you meander through the back doors of bygone eras of Jewish history and... Continue Reading →
Yom HaZikaron: The Sacred Privilege of Awareness By Ariella Bracha Waldinger I never knew anything about Yom HaZikaron when I was living in America. The 4th of Iyar had no relevance to my life. I lived by the American calendar not the Jewish calendar. But thank G-d, since coming home to our nation’s divinely ordained... Continue Reading →
The Sacred Act of Building up Israel
The Sacred Act of Building up Israel The Center of Holiness in the World By Ariella Bracha Waldinger If anyone had told me that soon after making Aliyah, my husband and I would be Building up Israel, not just with our Aliyah but with the sacred act of building a home on virgin soil... Continue Reading →
A Modern Chanukah Miracle
A Modern Chanukah Miracle By Ariella Bracha Waldinger Salvation on the Heels of Death One year ago, during the holy, joyous festival of Chanukah, that celebrates the epic miracles wrought by G-d on behalf of the Jewish people, death claimed the husband of a dear friend named Shoshana. Shoshana is a healer, a... Continue Reading →
An Aliyah Success Story
An Aliyah Success Story Hillel Fuld has some advice for prospective olim Everyone loves a success story especially when it touches upon the topic of Aliyah. Hillel Fuld made Aliyah in 1993 from Queens, New York, at the age of 15 and had a difficult time adjusting. His main challenges at the time were the... Continue Reading →
The Heart Explodes
The Heart Explodes I dread going to my computer after Shabbat ends in order to check the news reports. I cannot avoid it however, for I have a “need to know” the goings on of our people in our ancient, holy homeland. I go to my major news source and once again MY HEART EXPLODES... Continue Reading →
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