Coming Into the Light of Aliyah
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YOM HAZIKARON/REMEMBRANCE DAY FOR THE FALLEN OF ISRAEL By Ariella Bracha Waldinger Yom HaZikaron is not a holiday! It is a Day of Remembrance dedicated to the memory of those who have fallen in Israel's wars and acts of terrorism. On this special day, we recall the recent and not so recent losses that sear... Continue Reading →
THE ALIYAH WORTHINESS LEAK: TRUTH OR FICTION MISUNDERSTANDING YOUR GREATNESS By Ariella Bracha Waldinger A fundraiser from America called me last week to solicit a contribution to a charity here is Israel. He mistakenly thought I was living in America because I have an American phone number. I assumed he was living in Israel because... Continue Reading →
LECH LECHA Lech Lecha is the quintessential Torah portion that states succinctly that G-d commanded Avraham to "go for yourself, from your land, from your relatives, and from your father's house, to the land I will show you," which turned out to be The Holy Land—Eretz Yisrael. Leave everything behind! It is never easy to... Continue Reading →
The month of Elul is one of the most astonishing months of the Hebrew calendar. It is laden with the deepest, heavenly riches of powerful, transformative meaning waiting to be uncovered and utilized. Riches, in the Jewish religion, are spiritual riches which translate to spiritual power and light. Elul is called "the month of repentance,"... Continue Reading →
Here is a powerful film about the need and merit of making aliyah. Grab your cup of coffee or tea, enjoy, and then start your packing! We are here and ready to welcome you home! *Note: At the end of the film, several books on aliyah are recommended. Here is the list: "To Dwell... Continue Reading →
"SPEAKING THE LANGUAGE" by Ariella Bracha Waldinger One frequent hesitation to making Aliyah is the issue of learning a new language—can I learn to “speak” Hebrew? Many Jews who return home already speak Hebrew or come with the basics. For others, however, the thought of sitting and learning Hebrew is intimidating and causes many perspective... Continue Reading →
Tenth Year Aliyah Anniversary Celebration!, Joy of living life with our Holy nation Makes me feel so good inside, To know the place where I reside Is our Divine Inheritance. Anniversary celebration, Land of life and jubilation, Stirring movement of my soul, Enjoins me to become more whole In our Divine Inheritance. Rhythmic music stirs... Continue Reading →
Korach, the Divisiveness of Jealousy Today, if one reads the daily news, it might seem that we have become one big machloket. As a government, we are in dispute with other governments in the world. Within our own medina, one party is in dispute with the other. As Am Yisrael, we are in dispute with... Continue Reading →
SO NEAR AND YET SO FAR BY ARIELLA BRACHA WALDINGER Have you ever been challenged by the reality of being so near to success, or reaching a long awaited goal and suddenly, you feel it slipping through your fingers due to your own bad choice?....so Near and yet so Far. It feels so sad, so... Continue Reading →
Inspiring teachings from HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook on this week's Parsha tells how important is each Aliyah. When you make Aliyah you are helping to complete the spiritual tikun that Am Yisrael continues to do for this outright rejection of the Good Land that HaShem gave to us. Shlach: Repairing the Sin of... Continue Reading →
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