Category: Leadership

Alarm Clock for the Soul

“Wake up, wake up, you sleepers from your slumber.” Maimonidies

Cramming

Don’t walk into Rosh Hashana unprepared!

My 9-11 anniversary

I couldn’t believe what I was seeing and hearing– America was under attack. One of the planes had been headed to L.A. The world stopped, and so did my life.

On The Road

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.

Doña Gracia Mendes-Nasi: From Portugal to the Promised Land

In Medieval Spain and Portugal, conversos practiced Judaism in secret. But as the authorities cracked down on these “secret Jews,” their lives and livelihoods were in grave danger.
As she fled through Portugal, Belgium, Italy, and Turkey, one young mother used every tool she had – her cunning wit, her business connections, and her family’s fortune – to save her people.

Recha Sternbuch: A Wartime Story of Selflessness and Courage

Recha Sternbuch was destined for a quiet life as a wife and mother in the mountains of Switzerland.
But when the Holocaust reached her home, she discovered within herself a fierce warrior who could not stand by.

Why Mother's?

The question I am most often asked as President of the Momentum Board is – why mothers? Why does Momentum invest, promote and support mothers? What is so special and unique about mothers? What makes someone a mother anyway?

Finding Freedom through Courage

For the first time in a long time, we needed to sit with ourselves. Our culture, which values action, achievement, movement, and progress experienced a system-wide shock. And so did we. We needed to face ourselves and our fears. 

What Insights Did 2020 Bring for You?

For the first time in a long time, we needed to sit with ourselves. Our culture, which values action, achievement, movement, and progress experienced a system-wide shock. And so did we. We needed to face ourselves and our fears. 

Care With A Prayer