"Do no fear, I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your G-d." Isaiah 41:10 Good evening from Jerusalem! As Shabbat ends, I can hear the voices rising over Zion Square, right outside the window of the Airbnb I am staying at. Jerusalem is such a special place to be, no matter that the season is chilly, wet, and cold. There is always a tangible feeling of excitement and hope in the air, as many travelers from both near and far venture to this holiest of cities to seek an e

Mom & I enjoying Shakshuka - a delicious tomato based dish with eggs on top! Our feet are back on the ground in Israel and I can't believe that 3 weeks has already come and gone! Mom & I have had a few traumatic experiences this time around...beginning with an extremely unpleasant encounter on the train, to an irate bus driver who tried to put hands on us...to mom getting very sick & our subsequent introduction to the hospital system in Netanya and Jerusalem. Although even w

G-d is definitely active during my personal time here in South Carolina as I rest, work, and prepare to return to Israel in 3 weeks! Wow, time really flies... Reflecting on the past couple of months stateside, it's uplifting to see how G-d has been present in my job, my relationships, and my plans to return to Israel. The thought of going back is quite daunting, to say the least, not having a clear idea of what I will "do" long term and if G-d wants me there long term! Howev