I finished working for the week, so I’m enjoying coffee and reading psalms at a cafe near my house in northern Israel.
The Israeli workweek is Sunday to Thursday. Friday is a day off as we prepare for Shabbat.
It’s magical to be living in the Jewish homeland after so many years of wandering—personally and as a people.
I was born in Seminole, Florida, and lived in many places before finally coming “home” with my husband and our children. Our great grandparents from Russia could only dream of being here.
Eight months ago my family and I made Aliyah. It’s a Hebrew word that means increase or go up.
That’s what it’s called when you move to Israel, because coming here to the Holy Land is a spiritual elevation.
It’s not simple or easy. So I have to constantly remember the “why” in order not to get overwhelmed by mundane distractions or frustrations.
I love my new job and coworkers at Israel365, and I’m so grateful to be helping support charities in Israel.
We plant trees in Judea, rescue children from Ukraine, feed hungry families in Rehovot and other places, and counsel Holocaust survivors.
We also publish holy books with commentary from Rabbi Tuly Weisz, like the Israel Bible, Book of Psalms, and Book of Ruth.
As Jews we are meant to be a light unto the nations.
There’s a lot of darkness in the world, but every single spark counts.
Shabbat Shalom, from the beautiful Land of Israel 🇮🇱 💙
For You light my lamp; the Lord, my God, does light my darkness. Psalm 18:29
Mindy Morasha 