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Writings from the soul, to stir the soul.
A collection of reflections that will uplift, enlighten and spark the wisdom within

The Spirituality of Flaxseed
Anyone who knows me knows of my less than ideal eating habits. Twix for breakfast, Nutella croissant for lunch and coffee Haagen Dazs...
Rachel Ashkenazi
Feb 2
Taking Action
It must have been before we turned the clocks back. Before the skies began to darken at 4:00 pm and a sudden and sinister drop in...
Alice Chera
Dec 17, 2024
Dearest Reuben
The following is a letter written to our 18 year old son, Reuben, who was fortunate to take a trip this year to Poland. The teachers from...
Marlene Bibi
Aug 13, 2024
Outer as a Reflection of Inner
A few years ago, I planted a vegetable garden. A friend of mine came by to give me a few tips on how to care for it. She told me, for...
Norma Gindi
Apr 1, 2024
Beselem Elokhim: In G-d’s Image
In Sefer Bereshit, Perek Alef, Pasuk 27 we are told that G-d created mankind (male and female) בצלמו, in His image. It has always struck...
Jane Sutton
Feb 26, 2024
Sink to Swim
In Navy SEAL training, there is a drown-proofing test in which the trainees are bound by their hands and feet and must refrain from...
Danielle Chera
Feb 6, 2024
Thoughts on Thought
They flow through our minds as a stream trickling over rocks in a river, continuously. Even in our dreams. Our minds are a great gift, we...
Ellen Antar
Jan 4, 2024
Recognizing the Power of Thought
Have you ever found yourself so immersed in a situation that you are clueless as to what’s happening around you? The “situation” is...
Sarah Bibi
Jan 1, 2024
From Worry to Wonder: Using Your Imagination in Partnership with Hashem
I woke up this morning at 3:00 am, my mind jumpy and unsettled. Nothing unusual there. As a woman of a certain age, I have grown...
Alice Chera
Nov 30, 2023
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