THE SUFFERING OF UNCERTAINTY By Ariella Bracha Waldinger I remember my childhood days sitting on the fence at our 100 acre farm and feeling very uncomfortable. In fact, it was extremely painful and I always felt as if I was going to fall off, because there was nothing to hold on to. I was off... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Shana tova v’metuka
For the New Year . . . May you enjoy your apples and honey. May you find it easy to give and receive. May you know when to surrender,and do so with grace. May you remember that some people's lives are parched dry... and be grateful for the abundance in yours. May you find beauty... Continue Reading →
From Ahavat Am Israel, in celebration of the yahrzeit of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook
Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook"Therefore, the pure righteous do not complain of the dark, but increase the light; they do not complain of evil, but increase justice; they do not complain of heresy, but increase faith; they do not complain of ignorance, but increase wisdom." "There could be a freeman with the spirit of the slave,... Continue Reading →
The Children are Ready – Are You?
From the Temple Institute, in the Holy City of Yerushalayim The Children are Ready. If you have not yet watched this 90 second video, do so before you proceed! http://youtu.be/LPmViwmJSJE Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av, 5772/July 20, 2012 What do we wish for our children? We wish them health and happiness, of course. We pray that... Continue Reading →
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