Israel is open!
I cannot express the joy of seeing 200 Momentum women coming off the planes, filling the buses and streaming through the streets.
In these crazy times, it’s hard to stay on track with our kids, and many have expressed to me in exasperation that they just want to give up and “throw in the towel.” Where does that expression come from? It’s from the world of boxing.
When a boxer is suffering a beating, and his corner wants it to stop, they literally throw in the towel to indicate they’re conceding of the fight. You, as the parent, may feel that you are the one getting beat up these days and just want it all to stop.
Don’t throw in the towel, change the game. On Momentum trips, we share with you how important it is to remember your job as a parent– the Torah teaches us that parents are teachers; teachers of values. The Hebrew word for education is “Chinuch”, which shares the same root as “Chanukah.” Chinuch means education, Chanukah means dedication (at the end of the battle at Chanukah, we rededicated the Temple). What is the deeper connection? Rabbi Moshe Lowe of Toronto said, “When you are truly educating a child, you are dedicating them with values that are eternal.” That’s our job. When counseling a mother last week, she said that if she puts limits and boundaries on her children’s behavior, they freak out. I replied: “Better they cry now; then you cry later.” The Almighty gave us these kids– these beautiful pure neshamas, these precious souls. We have a job to imbue them with values so that they realize their potential and become healthy contributors to society. Everything we do is all about doing our job, whether you are chilling with them, disciplining them, driving them to the mall, helping them with their homework, or just shmoozing.
Remember that these are all opportunities to fulfill our mission in life as parents. The best way to teach anything? Be an example. And trust me, no matter how old they are, they are watching.
So take off the boxing gloves, and see your kids not as your opponent, but as your students of, and for, life.
I cannot express the joy of seeing 200 Momentum women coming off the planes, filling the buses and streaming through the streets.
I love meeting so many incredible people, connecting to Momentum alumni, as well as partners and supporters. And along the way, I have the pleasure of introducing Momentum to people who may have heard about us but want to know much more.
Think for a moment, if you were to design a flag for your personal family, what symbols and colors would you use and why?
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.