Avigail Gast, at The Blogs

Avigail Gast

Apr 23, 2017, 12:16 PM

When Candy and deodorant became a most treasured gift to this former Upper West Side Manhattanite!

Working as a Social worker with Israel’s most struggling families, my skin has gotten thicker, and tougher. My heart is broken so often that it’s not unusual for me to find myself having to pause and catch my breath...

Aug 1, 2016, 12:50 PM

Awareness of the seemingly unattainable

We are all talented; we all have strengths and weaknesses. Some of us are creative spirits, others detail oriented. We all journey through life with carefully calibrated formulas and processes that we have tried and put to the test...

Jun 23, 2016, 1:08 PM

Sometimes a brit invite is more than just an invite

Over the years I have probably had the opportunity to attend hundreds of happy events for family and close friends. I've danced, shed a few tears, and given really tight, supportive hugs. This week I got invited to attend a...

About Me

Avigail is an olah who has had to deal with the challenging bureaucratic systems in Israel. As a social worker, she now guides others to navigate the system. She shares her experiences in helping struggling families build stronger futures.