Reflections
As a single mother, it is so inspiring to hear other women who have their own journeys and are giving me encouraging feedback to help me on my journey.
Today is the day Ora and I go home. We woke up to the news that Israelis killed a top Islamic Jihadist last night. Retaliations started with hundreds of rockets being launched from Gaza into Israel. My Red Alert app is going bonkers. Security coming into the airport was tight. I have this odd feeling of being incredibly safe in a dangerous situation — sort of like ordered chaos. I quickly texted my new Israeli friends, my mother in law, and my cousin (her apartment has its bomb shelter) to see if they were ok. I cannot imagine living with such fear. But at the same time, there’s this feeling of safety. My cousin Natalie put it so well. “We have Hashem and the Iron Dome and the IDF, we’re fine. You have snow days; we have rocket days”. Perspective.
This trip gave me so much. Aside from the obvious of allowing me to tour and visit this amazing country, it gave me a new sense of patriotism. It taught me about the modern-day plight of the Jewish people. It taught me about our past leaders and trailblazers, visionaries, and Zionists. Herzl, Bialik, Ben Gurion, Golda Meir, and so many others who gave of themselves wholeheartedly so that the Jewish people could be free.
This trip also taught me about self-care and self-love, about the importance of forgiveness and letting go, about courage and stepping out of your comfort zone. It reconfirmed my connection with my community and culture. The values that I choose for my family and children not only affect the way my children will turn out but will also determine how my grandchildren will be. We can’t outsource Jewish values. We model them in our behaviour. Learning and growth is not all or nothing. It’s an ongoing process, a journey I am ready to embark on.
And lastly, the women I traveled with on this journey have become part of my sisterhood. I love them dearly and feel so honored to have shared this experience with them. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you, ladies. I thank you, Momentum. I thank you, Israel. I am forever grateful.
❤️Leslie
Xox
Dr. Leslie Solomon
JPPS-Bialik
Montreal, QC, Canada
As a single mother, it is so inspiring to hear other women who have their own journeys and are giving me encouraging feedback to help me on my journey.
The full shock of the devastating news reached us only after sunset, as the holiday ended: the kidnapped hostages, dead, and wounded; the unimaginable brutality with which human dignity was violated; the thousands of soldiers heading to the front lines, our sons-in-law among them.
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.