Adrienne Gold Davis sits down with Momentum CEO Tara Brown to reframe tzedakah not as charity, but as a core expression of Jewish identity, leadership, and purpose.
Together, they unpack why a generation of committed givers often directs that energy elsewhere, and how Jewish mothers are uniquely positioned to change that.
Drawing on personal stories and Jewish wisdom, Tara and Adrienne show how giving, done right, is dignified, purposeful, and transformative for both the giver and the community.
Parenting means constantly tapping into humility.
Jewish Memory, Meaning, and the Power of the Jewish Mother
What does human dignity actually look like in real life?
Is it possible to celebrate our accomplishments not as a chapter closing, but instead as a promise of what’s to come?
Have you ever avoided speaking because you were afraid of saying the wrong thing?
What does it mean to be your best self?
Adrienne shares stories of courage and empowers each one of us to be brave, generous, and kind in our fight against breast cancer.
Knocking before entering is a sign of respect. And when others knock on your door, letting them in is a sign of trust.
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
Communication Preferences