Common Denominator: 2 Christian Clergy & 1 Rabbi

Three American men: a Baptist Pastor, a Seventh Day Adventist Minister and an Orthodox Jewish Rabbi – what do they have in common? No, this is not a riddle or joke, there’s story. During my quest for truth and purpose in life, I ventured through a few of America’s religions (actually the truth is that …

Israel: The New Melting Pot

After reflection, this is my post-Tisha B’Av message Emigration/Immigration Back in the late 1800s/early 1900s my family emigrated from Italy to New York City, the then “promised land”. A land they perceived as the place they would make their fortune and provide a better life for their offspring. They were correct in some aspects as …

This is MY Israel!

Originally blogged at Almost Eden on October 15, 2010 NBN is running a “This is My Israel” photo contest, but for my son, this video perfectly demonstrates why he’s so happy to be living here. This video is of the birthday reception he received from his classmates recently, which paled in comparison to the “welcome …

Location, Location, Location!

Originally blogged at Almost Eden on August 19, 2010 Location could be the key to a successful Aliyah for some people. I’m a Writer by profession and Researcher by nature so I may have gone a bit overboard during our pre-Aliyah investigations, but I believe all that work paid off in helping us pin down …