Alarm Clock for the Soul
“Wake up, wake up, you sleepers from your slumber.” Maimonidies
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
The famous quote by Neale Donald Walsch hangs over my office desk. During this time of the year, it reminds me of my father sitting at the head of our seder table in Kharkiv, Ukraine, teaching my brother and me: “We might be born as slaves, but we can choose to live as if we are free.”
Life is all about courageous choices. My parents made the courageous choice to leave what was familiar, so my brother and I could grow up in the United States, the land of the free.
In February 2020, our Momentum Board boldly dreamt of the impact we could make “beyond the trips.” How could we expand our successful Momentum Year-Long Journey flagship experience? How could we offer more Jewish wisdom and provide relevant inspiration? How could we bring more meaning into our homes?
One year after the onset of the pandemic, now we can say…
…Yes, our trips are our flagship program, but if people cannot travel to Israel for inspiration, we will bring inspiration to them – digitally online and with local immersive retreats (see more below!)
…Yes, we bring the best wisdom from renowned Jewish educators – and we couple it with the practical expertise and guidance of thought leaders from all walks of life
…Yes, we see the family holistically, so we engage mothers – and we uplift fathers too
This Passover, ask yourself and your loved ones what you need to be courageous, to evolve, and to be your next best self. As always, you can rely on Momentum for some inspiration and support:
As we identify what we are trying to be free from, let’s decide what we are trying to be free for. What will you do with your newfound freedom?
Momentum strives to make being Jewish meaningful and relevant for everyone – as a people – while respecting each individual’s journey. That’s the freedom of unity without uniformity.
That is what we stand for.
Please share your thoughts and feedback with me. I look forward to hearing from you!
Wishing you and your families a Chag Sameach, and a healthy, joyous, and Happy Passover!
Helen
Helen Zalik
Momentum Board President
“Wake up, wake up, you sleepers from your slumber.” Maimonidies
Over the past 13 years Jewish Women’s Initiative have brought more than 500 women to Israel
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.
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.