Dear Momentum Family –
Jerusalem is one big Sukkot party this week. One of the pleasures has been meeting so many Momentum/JWRP alumni who continually share that coming on the 8-day experience in Israel with us was truly “life-changing”. They are saying that while back in Israel this week with their husbands and kids, here for the holidays. But many came back to Israel and never left. I personally know of over 20 families who, inspired by their experience in Israel and the “Year of Growth” post-trip learning, have made Aliyah and now call Israel home.
Israel is not long ago or far away. It is not an unattainable dream. It is a real possibility to join a thriving and growing country at the cutting edge of innovation and technology, with spirituality and a drive to change the world for the better at its heart and soul.
To see first hand that Momentum planted seeds that led to decisions that change the course of a family for generations to come is beyond inspiring. But that does not only happen with a move to Israel for 20 families. It’s also thousands of families who decided to switch their kids to Jewish schools, or light candles on Friday night or build a Sukkah for the very first time.
Real change is happening, one Jewish decision at a time.
Good Shabbos, Shabbat Shalom, Chag Sameach!
Lori
A Day in the Life of an Israeli MOM: Yael Shafir Garibi
“I lost three babies, and I always felt like people were looking at me every time I walked into the synagogue, as if everyone was asking, ‘Where are her kids?’” said Silvia. “I felt so alone, as if I was failing at the most important job a Jewish woman is bound to fulfill.” During her MOMentum trip, Silvia shared her story – and her openness created a safe space for numerous other women who had also battled infertility, suffered pregnancy loss, and endured treatments to speak up as well.
During these historic times that we are living through together, I ask you to stop, breathe, and remember that none of us run the world
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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