Category: Leadership

From Los Angeles, taking action for Israelis on the front lines

In the days after Oct. 7, Momentum sister Alissa Haroush felt called to help.

After infertility, finding inspiration to help others

“I lost three babies, and I always felt like people were looking at me every time I walked into the synagogue, as if everyone was asking, ‘Where are her kids?’” said Silvia. “I felt so alone, as if I was failing at the most important job a Jewish woman is bound to fulfill.” During her MOMentum trip, Silvia shared her story – and her openness created a safe space for numerous other women who had also battled infertility, suffered pregnancy loss, and endured treatments to speak up as well.

Shining a light all the way from Oz

Israel binds us together

Making a difference for Jewish moms

Over the past 13 years Jewish Women’s Initiative have brought more than 500 women to Israel

Weaving Science into Torah Learning

Meet Sherri Quintero — biology teacher and Momentum sister, who explores the wonders of science and technology through Jewish wisdom.

Seeking out community in the Granite State

One of the biggest things to come out of this trip is that we’ve created an opportunity for seven lifelong Jewish mom friends.

Omaha is thriving

Building a Portland community for women with “ahava”

As a serial entrepreneur, Jamie Hogland lives by the mantra “if it doesn’t exist, let’s start it.” That’s how she ran a nationally-recognized bakery, decided to build a $15 million baseball/softball facility, and, this year, started her own Partner Organization for Momentum called Jewish Mothers of Oregon.

Creating community for families of children with special needs

Amanda has three children with disabilities, including a son who is severely disabled and uses a wheelchair, so she often feels isolated from other moms who don’t understand her challenges. But over the course of the trip, she heard stories from a mother who had lost a child, women dealing with divorce, mothers who were caregivers for their own parents, and moms facing many other difficulties. She understood more deeply that each mother is fighting her own unique battle.

Creating More Spaces for Diverse Jewish Women

Before joining the MOMentum Yearlong Journey, one of Dr. Tameika Minor’s biggest concerns about the trip was whether or not there would be other participants from diverse backgrounds. But when she arrived in Israel, she was surprised to see many different types of Jewish women, from all different countries, different levels of observance, and different backgrounds.