“Why can’t they just listen?” We’ve all thought it.
But what if the moment that frustrates you most… is actually an invitation to grow?
Momentum’s Director of Education and Evaluation, Dr. Ronit Ziv Kreger shares research on why praising effort builds braver, more resilient children and how adopting a beginner’s mindset can transform the way we parent.
Instead of: “She’s so smart.” Try: “I see how hard you worked.”
Instead of: “They’re wrong.” Try: “What can I learn here?”
This is what a growth mindset looks like in real life in our homes, in our relationships, in ourselves.
When does nostalgia strengthen us, and when does it keep us stuck?
How do we know when we have truly learned from our mistakes?
When her people were in danger, Queen Esther was moved to action.
Download PDF Discover how to embrace your authentic self and make any experience a step towards resilience and sustainable growth.
What separates us from the animal kingdom?
From creeping in the bushes to protect her child to learning the divine art of stepping back, Adrienne Gold Davis candidly shares her struggle with boundaries in parenting. Joined by Jessica Berkowitz, this deeply honest episode explores Jewish teachings on gevul (boundaries), eruv (communal space), and tzimtzum (divine contraction)—offering timeless wisdom for raising confident children with love, humility, and spiritual clarity.
A little white lie. A last-minute change of plans. A promise you might not be able to keep. These things don’t really matter, right?
Recognizing the good in others is like searching for precious gems – it takes hard work, patience, and kindness.
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
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
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