It’s 2024 and I’m a Jewish, Israeli American wife and mother of two growing boys. It’s difficult for me to verbalize the fear and frustration that I feel on a day-to-day basis. The constant headlines of blatant antisemitism – in universities, government buildings, on display in city streets, and blasted on social media are unbearable. The fact that there are Jewish people in America being targeted and killed for being Jewish. I. just. can’t. even. Understand how this is happening... Read more
This Friday marks International Women’s Day. There are still 19 innocent women — among 134 other hostages – still being held hostage in Gaza by Hamas, for over 150 days now. One of these hostages, Shir Bibas, was kidnapped with her two small children, one age 4 and another age 1. Their fate is unknown. The depravity of the situation for the hostages and their families is excruciating. These young women who are facing rape, abuse, subhuman conditions, and not a... Read more
It’s been just over 100 days since the hounds of hell descended upon the land of Israel, thirsty for Jewish blood and any living creature in their path. Brutally murdering, raping, and desecrating bodies of men, women, children, teens, beheading babies, killing elderly, and even helpless handicapped civilians. It’s been just over 100 days that over 120 Jewish hostages remain in the most inhumane conditions possible in Gaza, including 19-year-old Karina Ariev, 19-year-old Daniela Gilboa, and 18-year-old Liri Albag. A... Read more
It’s been over two months since the October 7 massacre, violent rape, maiming and kidnapping of Jews living in Israel, as well as innocent foreign workers who were victims of Hamas’ brutal rampage. Since then, Israeli military forces are battling Hamas inside Gaza, trying to wipe the scourge of terrorism against Israel once and for all. Spread of Antisemitism The world backlash has been palpable, with the victims being blamed for existing. Every day – countless acts of antisemitism have... Read more
Tonight marks the 6th night of Hanukkah, when my family will light six candles to commemorate the holiday. We will also light candles for a second menorah in the house, in honor of the 137 hostages who are spending their Hanukkah as captives in Gaza and are obviously unable to light candles or have a menorah. What Makes Hanukkah Different This Year The week-long holiday commemorates the revolt of the Jewish Maccabees who rose up against oppressive, anti-Jewish rule. After... Read more
Yigal Yaacov is a bright blue-eyed sandy haired 12 year old boy, that lives in southern Israel. In the photos and videos shared online – his carefree, happy spirit is evident – he is silly, goofy, lovable. Like most other 12-year old boys, he enjoys playing soccer and making Tik Tok videos. As of this writing, Yigal has been held in captivity in the depths of hell for 51 days. “Don’t take me, I’m too young,” these were the last... Read more
For the past several weeks since October 7, I have woken up and gone to bed with the same clouded thoughts. Is this really real? No, it can’t be. I am a Jewish mother in the 21st Century suffering an existential crisis – one that I share with the entire Jewish population. Our Jewish world as we know it has been changed irrevocably. There was a horrific massacre against the Jewish people in Israel – murder, rape, beheadings of babies,... Read more
Unless you are living under a rock, you know that there has been a massacre of biblical proportions in Israel over the weekend, and it’s not over. It started at a music festival in Southern Israel, where hundreds of young people came to celebrate youth, freedom and the beauty of a life well lived – only to be met with a horrific scenario out of a terrible movie: Hamas terrorists infiltrated the border, in droves, to massacre and kill in... Read more
I remember one afternoon at my chiropractor’s office the assistant, who happened to be the wife of the doctor asked me a strange question. “Where can I buy kosher meat?” she asked. The question was posed from a statuesque blonde with delicate Grace Kelly features who happened to be a devout Christian. I was a bit dumbfounded, why would a Gentile want to spend more money on kosher meat when her religion did not require it? So asked her why.... Read more
Mealtimes for our family of four have always been a source of stress for me, ever since our children were small. Whether it’s the grumbling over the soup du jour, my husband’s loud criticism of our kids’ table manners, or the incessant requests to shut off the electronics while we are at the table, mealtime with the family is not something I looked forward to. As we have assumed more “traditional” roles in our home, it’s really up to me... Read more
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