What does it truly mean to succeed as a Jewish mother, and what if the definition of success needs a spiritual makeover? In this moving and deeply personal episode, Adrienne Gold Davis sits down with Jessica Berkowitz, Senior Education Specialist at Momentum, to challenge the narrow, often toxic standards of achievement that dominate our homes, schools, and social media feeds.
Together, they explore the historical and cultural forces that have shaped Jewish views of success, offering a powerful alternative rooted in creativity, emotional intelligence, and Torah values. With honesty, humor, and inspiration, they discuss parenting, vulnerability, comparison culture, and how Jewish women can embrace “microdosing the miracle” by celebrating the small, sacred wins in everyday life.
The Rise & Shine Podcast Series is made possible by the generous support of Bonnie Vozar of Chicago, Illinois. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited.org
Charlie Harary discusses our power supply. We don’t know the depth of our energy and ability. Until we push ourselves past what we think is our end, we think we’re limited. The truth is, our souls have an endless supply and we don’t really know this until we spend everything we think we have in the tank.
Keep a log of who makes you feel fulfilled and who makes you feel drained.
By investing our focus and intention on every moment, we can live each one to the fullest without letting one bleed into the other. When we cross over from one mode to another, we treat time with the respect it deserves.
Charlie discusses what “Never Again” really means and the importance of passing down that message for generations to come.
When we’re not open, we start losing opportunities that will never come back.
As social beings, we often prioritize social acceptance to the detriment of bettering ourselves.
The influence that we look to in our lives that really matters is the influences that are small, private, and consistent.
Charlie explores how uplifting others will help everyone lead to greatness, including ourselves.
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
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
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