In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Dr. Bruce Powell, joined by his children, Rebecca and Jonathan, shares powerful lessons on creating a culture of conversation within Jewish families. The Powells reveal practical strategies rooted in Jewish wisdom, like the PAVE method (Parental Actions, Values, Expectations, and Supper). This method is not just a theory, but a practical tool that you can use in your everyday life. Whether you’re raising toddlers, teens, or young adults, this conversation offers timeless guidance for building strong, values-driven family bonds.
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With so many external voices vying for space in our heads, how can we become our own influencer?
What if the broken parts of your life are not something to fix, but something to carry with purpose?
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.
What if gratitude isn’t about pretending everything is fine?
The shofar is more than a sound; it’s a call to new life. Discover how the High Holidays invite us to reset, rebirth, and plant seeds for the year ahead.
Intellect Over Emotion
We often hear the expression, “Forgive, but don’t forget.” But what does the Torah teach us about the boundaries of forgiveness?
How do we teach our children to honor our family’s values without judging the way other families live?
For Jewish mothers with children age 18 and under
Participants only pay their acceptance fee and airfare
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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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