Day 2: Courage and Miracles
Within minutes, women who were strangers became someone you know in your soul you’ve always known.
Shabbat in Jerusalem demanded attention, the lively concert at the Aish Center with the dynamite Ricka Ravel; the lighting of Shabbat candles surrounded by 100s of Momentum moms; the long walk to the Kotel through Jerusalem’s winding streets; and lunch with a family that exuded both holiness and a sense of cool.
Still, what stood out most was the chance before sunset on Friday evening to quietly visit The Wall—what remains of Solomon’s Temple.
I stand in line, and the courtyard in front of the Kotel is crowded: Haredi push baby carriages, beautiful young IDF officers hold guns that don’t seem to weigh down their slim shoulders, groups of Birthright students buzz together, and the “moms” of Momentum are filled with palpable joy.
I get to the front and approach: I leave small notes of prayer and notice the piles of folded wishes on the ground. I am surprised by how the Jerusalem stone feels hot to the touch, not as expected, alive with the hopes of the Jews who have made the pilgrimage to this moment and those who hope to one day. Or perhaps hot with the pure aliveness of the Jewish people at home. I feel overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. 2022 in Jerusalem, finally.
Roberta Albert
Paramus, NJ – Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey
Within minutes, women who were strangers became someone you know in your soul you’ve always known.
It was so moving– I did not know this man; he did not know my son, but immediately he was willing to make him part of his family.
At Mt. Meron in the north, where Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai is buried, tens of thousands gathered to celebrate, and in an accidental tragedy, 44 people were crushed to death, hundreds injured.
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
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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.