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So many times before you even call out for help, the help appears, which is always a major HP (Higher Power) moment
Today, our group had an unbelievable day — we visited Yad Vashem, Mount Herzl, and the Kotel.
I feel humbled, unable to describe my feelings truly, but I need to try. The Holocaust museum in D.C. is powerful, overwhelming with its artifacts and level of detail. I was expecting a similar experience, but Yad Vashem was sharp and spare, yet also uplifting. As we made our way through the compartments, horror, and hate and death throughout, we arrived at the end, when families miraculously were reunited, when refugees made the dangerous trip through the British blockade to the shores of then-Palestine, and when the Jewish state was founded. There was hope.
Then we walked up Mount Herzl and visited the graves of those who gave their lives for the hope of a Jewish state, and those who died defending it. Again, this was a different experience from visiting Arlington, with its rows of crosses. Here, each person was remembered individually, with a yahrzeit candle and pebbles on the headstone, equal in death, without military rank distinguishing one from another. Among those buried on Mount Herzl were some who died five decades ago so that Jews could visit the Kotel.
We said the “Shehechyanu” as we entered the old city — like me, several of the women had never been there. I thought about the words, about being created, sustained, and brought to this moment. I thought about the tremendous history of the creation and destruction of both temples and how generations of Jews yearned to return to Israel and Jerusalem and felt incredibly fortunate.
The hope of two thousand years is real.
Jenn Rafael
Pozez JCC / The JFGW
Fairfax, VA
So many times before you even call out for help, the help appears, which is always a major HP (Higher Power) moment
It takes a village and a LOT of H.P. (Higher Power).
Take a moment now…close your eyes and breathe…and fill your heart with gratitude for the countless blessings of your life
Mother to Mother Israel Unity Mission
May 13-19, 2024 | July 2-7, 2024
Join our leadership, alumnae, and our partner organizations in supporting our sisters and their families with love, strength, and taking action.
Unity Mission for Men
May 13-19, 2024
Momentum leadership, alumni and fathers of lone soldiers are embarking on this critical mission to support our fellow Israeli fathers, brothers, and their families, as we take action and bring them spiritual strength.
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For Jewish mothers with children age 18 and under
Participants only pay their acceptance fee and airfare
To participate in the Momentum Yearlong Journey, women must live in close proximity to a Partner Organization. See our partners list here. Please notify your Community Leader with any updates to your application
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Mainly for the husbands of Momentum sisters
$900 for Momentum husbands
Each man get a scholarship of $2,100-$2,400
Partner Organization contributes $700 per man
The Israeli Government does not contribute to the Men’s Trips
To participate, men must live in close proximity to a Partner Organization. See our partners list here. Please notify your Community Leader with any updates to your application
November 4-11, 2024
An exclusive, transformational, spiritual, and uplifting journey for women looking to invest in themselves and help us continue to build the Momentum movement.
Please note: This trip is not subsidized.