Last month I had the opportunity to participate in the Jewish Women's Renaissance Project's Transform and Grow trip to Israel, sponsored by Aish HaTorah of St. Louis. Twenty-eight St. Louis Jewish mothers left their families for a nine-day trip. For all...

Those who know me are well aware of the fact that I am a great lover of the Kotel HaMaaravi - the Western Wall - which is often referred to simply as the Kotel, the Wall. Though technically "only" an outer retaining wall of the ancient Jerusalem Temple,...

I can still taste my very first falafel, smell the aromas of the spice stalls, and feel the ripple of the stones at the Kotel. The sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures of Israel are captivating.   My relationship with Israel began in the spring...