Yes, When I Moved to Israel My Grandparents Came With Me
Six years ago, my husband and I (and our cat) made aliyah, moving from Los Angeles, where we had lived and worked for 25 years, to begin creating new lives in Jerusalem.
Cantor Evan Kent
In the Face of Anti-Semitism, We Need More Than Luck
As the “Cabaret” cast assembled for rehearsal, we understood that now, more than ever, our production reflected part of our own milieu in which anti-Semitism is real.
An American Reflects on Independence Day from Israel
July 4th in Israel is a day sandwiched between July 3rd and July 5th. Nonetheless, after work we’ll heat the grill and invite other Americans to celebrate with us.
Is There a Blessing for a Blintz?
When we moved to Israel, I kept Grandmother’s blintz pans. They were a link to the past: to heritage, to history, to family.
Mourning and Joy: The Bookends of Israel's History
“Those who sow in tears, shall reap in joy.” Whoever wrote these words knew the depth of our collective mourning is matched only by the height of our collective joy.
