What if the broken parts of your life are not something to fix, but something to carry with purpose?
In this episode of Rise and Shine, Adrienne explores a deeply Jewish perspective on resilience, identity, and growth. Drawing on a powerful story about a familiar bridge, the wisdom of the Talmud, and the enduring strength of the Jewish people, she reframes what it means to live with both joy and pain at once, offering a grounded, practical approach to navigating challenge, parenting through complexity, and leading with Jewish values.
For those seeking meaning, strength, and clarity in uncertain times, this episode is a reminder: resilience is not perfection. It is learning to move forward with courage, faith, and purpose.
What can we learn from our matriarch Sarah’s example of motherhood?
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.
When we come into this world, we are given an enormous gift: time. The story of the exodus from Egypt teaches us how to use it wisely.
Big family events like Thanksgiving can invite dysfunction and drama.
Adrienne talks about why giving is the secret to love
How can we get in touch with our own sense of dignity?
The most valuable thing in life is something we can’t touch, eat, smell, or see. So, what exactly is it?
What can the story of Queen Esther teach us about the post October 7th world?
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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