May - 2017

PHC MOMentum 20Chai Trip in Israel

Lionesses of Jewish History

Lionesses of Jewish History

Nili Couzens talk 'Your contribution to Jewish Destiny' discussed the 7 prophecies in the Torah of the Jewish people, and that the significance of these are ever important to us today as they will continue to be in our future. The 7 Judaic prophecies or wonders of Jewish history are: 1. the Jewish people are eternal; - she read a famous quote from author Mark Twain which expresses wonderment at the Jewish people and that endure while other peoples and empires decline and

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Every visitor to Israel be they Jewish or otherwise always includes Masada on their itinerary. The Masada experience and its story of resistance and heroism is unique. David our tour guide says he has seen among non Jewish groups visiting a few taking a small stone with them rubbing it as if to take in some of that spirit of heroism and strength. The cable car took us up to the fortress rebuilt by Herod, which sits on a massive plateau overlooking the Dead Sea. David brough

Our Cup Runneth Over

Our Cup Runneth Over

Our view for Seudah Shlishit at the Clamans The topic of Rabbi Gabriel Friedman's speech was 'Shabbos Heaven on Earth' was unexpected, you've never seen or heard a rabbi like this!! We were immediately hooked...and could not stop laughing. Weaving singing, lyrics, pop culture and a rapid fire humour, we were in stitches. Jokes aside Rav Gabriel stated that the Jews gave the world the weekend. He spoke of the Shabbos experience as being the most pleasurable experience in

Come, my beloved

Come, my beloved

Come, my Beloved, to meet the Bride, let us welcome the Shabbat" This is the meaning of the Lecha Dodi prayers when one welcomes in Shabbat. This was composed by one of the Kabbalists of Tsfat in the sixteenth century. As we ushered in Shabbat and the sun was setting one could feel the transformation at the Kotel. Our group of JWRP women formed circular formations closely together and began to sing' Lecha Dodi'. So moving, powerful and captivating that others were mesmerise

Where Heaven and Earth Meet

Where Heaven and Earth Meet

Today was a very emotional day for us all. My first time in Israel since I was ten years old. Walking through the magnificent modern Mamilla Mall out towards the Jaffa Gate into the ancient walled city of Jerusalem. Muslim, Jew, Armenian Christian, young, old, religious and secular, it was a busy place today. Nilli Couzins inspired us when she spoke about the Kotel, the Western Wall, also called the Wailing Wall. This is where heaven and earth meet, it is the portal to Hash

With Prayer and Hope in Our Hearts

An emotional rollercoaster day. We started off with a tour of old city, starting out at Jaffa Gate, ..it's mezzuza was made from bullets in the 1947 and 1967 wars. Travelled through the Armenian Quarter, to the Jewish quarter. At the Aish Centre the inspirational speaker Nili Couzens prepared us for the Kottel. She spoke of the 3 parts of prayer, praise, request and thanks, and of course of the power of a mother's love. With our prayers and hopes in our hearts and souls.

Serene and Spiritual

On awakening at sunrise on the Kinneret we indulged on a sumptuous Israeli breakfast. Endless choices of dishes from herrings to olives to assorted cheeses to delicious rugelach and more! Raquel gave a talk on happiness, love and marriage in Judaism, sharing her funny and spirited personal stories. I loved her warmth and enthusiasm. It was lovely to hear. We continued on from Tiberius to Tsfat climbing through the mountains with beautiful views of Mt Meron. Tsfat was real

The Kabbalah of Love

The Kabbalah of Love

Day 2 of our journey started with a talk by Raquel Kirszenbaum, an entertaining, warm outgoing Israeli explaining the Kabbalah of Love. Real true love a comes from inner strength and the choice to see the good in people, to be thankful for our spouse, and people in our lives. The importance of thanking our partner, children or others is more for our benefit than the recipient, as it reminds us to be grateful for what we have ...and what we don't. In the mystical Tsvat we

Mystical Tsfat

Mystical Tsfat

Subject: Day 2-Wednesday 10th May 2017- Tsfat/ Jerusalem Day 2 began with a quick breakfast and the slow bus climb winding up to the mystical city of Tsfat. An ancient city of Jewish learning and Kabbalah. We walked through the main walkway surrounded by Jewish art works and jewellery. A religious man stopped a young man and asked him to lay tefillin urging him to do the mitzvah, which he did. He then tied a red string on my arm and gave me a blessing asking for my Hebrew

Our Freedom & Our Growth

Our Freedom & Our Growth

After converging on Ben Gurion airport on a sweltering day we set off with great excitement and anticipation on a coach to Tiberius. We joined the US group from Orange County CA with an ice breaker the Aussie and Americans spoke a bit about themselves. Patrick entertaining and very knowledgeable tour guide spoke and imbued us with great sense of connection and pride and awe for Israel. It was unique unforgettable experience wending our way down the road to Tiberius, a ci

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