Aviela Deitch

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Sep 1, 2017, 5:49 PM

A Migron Teen Addresses the Prime Minister

The following is an open letter written this week by a Migron teen. It was to be presented as a speech at the demonstration held in Airport City but could not be delivered due to technical difficulties. Dear Prime Minister...

Jun 30, 2016, 6:00 AM

Tonight’s Year-End Show

Tonight, more than a hundred mommies sat in neat rows on the elementary school’s basketball court to watch the long-anticipated event. The year-end extravaganza featured lights and loudspeakers, plays and dances, impromptu costumes and heaping loads of pride. For one particular...

Oct 22, 2015, 6:17 AM

Dear Parents of The World

Do you thank G-d every day when your children get home safely from school? Have you felt a dire need to do so? Does hearing that front door open on time with a, “What’s there to eat?” make your...

Jun 11, 2015, 3:06 PM

A Sixteenth Birthday Party with Emotional Heroes

It’s not often I’ve cried hearing “HaYom Yom Huledet”, the Israeli Happy Birthday song. Truth be told, my worst-mother-in-the-world side often shows itself when hearing this tune – enough cheesiness, already – especially when the guest of honor is...

May 18, 2015, 1:09 PM

Straight thinking from Settler tweens: My Lag B’Omer lesson

A Lag B’Omer lesson at the ruins of Migron about the power of a few committed girls in 'skirts and stuff'

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About Me

Aviela is a multi-tasking, public-speaking, work-at-home mother of six decently-adjusted, mostly happy children. A life-long Wisconsinite, Aviela lives in Migron with her British husband, Israeli kids and Peruvian guinea pigs.