By Mindy Rubenstein Seven years ago, Diego was rescued from a Category 5 hurricane in Puerto Rico and brought to a shelter in Virginia, where we welcomed him into our family. Growing up in Florida, I was relatively used to hurricanes, but the two recent storms ruined my parents' home. They are now in the … Continue reading Diego’s Journey: Hurricane Survivor and Israeli Companion
Yesterday we went on a Chanukah hike and picnic in the woods behind our house. At this spot, we were high enough to see the moshav and kibbutz nearby. Putting my bare feet in the dirt and grass, sitting on the ground, feeling the warm sun on my face, and watching my kids run free … Continue reading The Eyes of G-d Are Always Upon It
We sit here in gray plastic chairs at the airport waiting for Israel to process us and make us official. We made it through the 12-hour flight, skipping over Tuesday night and going right into Wednesday morning. I told the kids it’s like daylight savings time, but instead of losing one hour, we lost seven. … Continue reading Aliyah Journey – Part 3
Mindy Morasha 