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SEE ALLCreating 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.
A community food warrior inspired by tikkun olam
It took a MOMentum Trip in 2013 for Danielle Morris to learn that Judaism has a name for the type of work she’s always been passionate about: tikkun olam, or repairing the world.
Remembering Sharon Shenker
A Momentum Community Leader who always found time to support others.
Sometimes G-d Sends You Shabbat Flowers
It takes a village and a LOT of H.P. (Higher Power).
A Week That Was
It takes a village and a LOT of H.P. (Higher Power).
Keep the Children Jewish
No matter what our challenges and circumstances, may we all strive to be that strong matriarch of our families, knowing that our choices impact generations.
Each one has a story
G-d can’t get you there unless you know where you want to go. Now is the time to do the work
What should I be thinking of?
G-d can’t get you there unless you know where you want to go. Now is the time to do the work
Finding something better than perfection
They say that your Momentum experience will affect you in ways you never imagined. But Alisa Vass never expected that a camel, of all things, would be responsible for an emotional transformation.