A Girl with Two Homes
Today is a month since I made aliyah! Was it only one month ago that I landed in Ben Gurion, clutching my teudat zehut,...
It’s Been 9 Years
9 years ago this week, the Israeli government forced 8,000 Jews from their homes and lives in Gaza.
The Floating Head at the Engagement Party
It was the "first family event I missed due to aliyah."
Aaaaaand…We’re Back!
"...people making jokes about turning this into a shelter rave, taking #bombshelterselfies..."
Wine, Cheese and Memories
I love a lot about Jerusalem. I love that even though it's hot, it's a dry heat with breezes. I love that it's a...
Let’s Go To the Mall!
Now I live in a country where every shop in the food court is kosher! I can have anything I want!
As One Year Closes…
When I think back to one year ago it actually feels like a lifetime ago; I was truly another person.
The Wandering Jew(ess)
Regardless of your opinion on the hareidi community, the food is delicious and super-duper kosher!
“Why on EARTH did you Move to Israel?”
Such an incredible miracle to have Israel, it's crazy that every Jew isn't clamoring to live here!
Jerusalem of Cold
And I know in Israel you have to be psyched when it rains-but I'm not there yet.
Just Right of Center
The terrorists more often than not are Israeli Arabs, with the full rights of Israeli citizens.
To Fear or Not To Fear
But I am not afraid.I know this is Jewish land, not because of UN/foreign gov'ts saying we can exist
Deep Breaths
You'd think my passion, language skills&sparkling smile would've opened doors for me, right? Not so!
House Hunters: Jerusalem
Apartment hunting is kinda like dating: You go see anything that looks right on paper-and pray.
The One with the Stairs
My stairs had been built, big and strong-BUT ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE APARTMENT!
Holiday Candles, Birthday Candles, Emergency Candles
January 1st is known as Sylvester here in Israel. It always strikes me as funny, since it's named after St. Sylvester, a pope who...
Une Famille Juive
Majority of mourners were French, mourning both the slain and the loss of France's Jewish community
Looking For the Right One
I need a job, my friends. A real life, full-time, pay-the-bills, up at 7, home-after-nightfall JOB!
Honeymooning
Are you guys still US citizens? Have you renounced your citizenship? Why don't you just go back,too?
Rock The Vote!
I'm Israel/Jewish State loving, YESHA supporting, Temple Mt visiting, religious Zionist Right Wing!
Rock the Vote (Part 2)
"Please stop shushing me" They kept shushing! Shushing seems to be how Leftists do Israeli politics!
Work It, Girl
Most Israel supporters don't have the tools, fortitude, or platform to speak up on Israel's behalf
It’s Party Time!
I never felt an election resonate so much; I had true existential fear that my candidate might lose
And The Hits Just Keep On Comin’
American Jews think they know what's best for Israel-better than Israelis. Here's my take...
Jordana in Jamaica Estates (Part 1)
One exciting element of traveling is that it was my first time ever doing so as a dual-citizen!
When You Don’t Stand
By not standing you are drawing distinctions between religious & secular, AND religious & religious.
The Misinformation of Lauryn Hill
Hill's Israel concert was selling tickets for months. Had she even planned a concert in Ramallah?
This Is Just a Drill
Today is one year since the "3 boys" Eyal, Gilad and Naftali were kidnapped and killed by terrorists
Taking the “Home” Out of Homeland
Jerusalem, mentioned 700 times in the Torah and not once in Koran, apparently isn't Israel's capital
Aliya-versary!
Moving to Israel seems crazy but this week's my first "aliyaversary," my Aliyah anniversary! WOW!