My Uber Driver Was Not Jewish, but a Real Mensch
At the end of the ride I gave him two pieces of homework.
In complex times, we have been given the opportunity– no, the gift of simplicity.
With chaos swirling outside our doors, although some are beginning to venture out, inside our homes, we are “getting back to basics.” Countless people working at home, including myself, are not running from place to place, and suddenly find themselves baking, reading, gardening, writing, being careful not to waste food or household products and so much more.
And it feels good.
How do we hold on to this? How do we not go back to “the way it was”? I fear that as the outside world opens up more, that we will fall back into old habits and forget the lessons learned while we were “growing inside.”
I, for one, have begun verbalizing to friends and colleagues some of my major takeaways, to declare them out loud in order to hold myself accountable. Perhaps think of doing the same– write down what you have learned during these times, the changes you want to make, and then share them with others.
May we all emerge from this as better people, committed to making a better world.
At the end of the ride I gave him two pieces of homework.
Last year it was “Honeymoon Pesach”, with just me and my husband. This year we are sitting down 12 fully vaccinated friends and family
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.
Apply to 2024 Fall Trips
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
Apply to 2024 Fall Trips
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.