When her people were in danger, Queen Esther was moved to action. Adrienne Gold Davis’ own Esther moment came when the world was stunned into silence – and she had no choice but to speak up.
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How can we engage with others and ourselves in a world lacking nuance?
Is there a Jewish way to drink alcohol – or not drink it at all?
How do we know when we have truly learned from our mistakes?
We all could use a break. Here’s how Jewish wisdom can help us make the most of our time away from work.
From creeping in the bushes to protect her child to learning the divine art of stepping back, Adrienne Gold Davis candidly shares her struggle with boundaries in parenting. Joined by Jessica Berkowitz, this deeply honest episode explores Jewish teachings on gevul (boundaries), eruv (communal space), and tzimtzum (divine contraction)—offering timeless wisdom for raising confident children with love, humility, and spiritual clarity.
Changing old patterns is hard. What inspiration can we find in Judaism for making the difficult yet necessary changes in our life?
Can We Still Separate Art from the Artist?
“Taking a break” takes practice. Jewish wisdom can help.
For Jewish mothers with children age 18 and under
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Mainly for the husbands of Momentum sisters
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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
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