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Jun 5, 2026, 12:43 AM

The Unexpected Gifts of Trusting the Process

I'm writing this on June 4, two days after a day that felt too meaningful to simply rush past. June 2 marked nine months and twelve days since I arrived in Israel. Nine months. The amount of time it takes for new...

Jun 2, 2026, 6:18 PM

Don’t Confuse an Ally with a Savior

"I'm saving your ass." "Everybody hates you now." "Everybody hates Israel." Those were the reported words President Trump used when speaking to Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding Israel's response to continued Hezbollah attacks despite a ceasefire. My first reaction was probably the same as...

Jun 1, 2026, 6:52 PM

Soul Connections: Peeling Away the Layers

There’s something about Israel that strips away the layers. Back in North America, and in many other places too, life can feel heavy with expectations. What you wear. What brands you buy. Where you live. What your profession is. How...

May 12, 2026, 3:43 AM

Where Dignity Comes First

In a Country That Moves Fast, Dignity Makes Us Slow Down. I was sitting in a mall, watching something small unfold that I can’t seem to forget. An older man was trying to get the attention of one of the busboys....

May 10, 2026, 3:51 PM

We Sounded Like the Setup to a Joke

Instead, we became the answer to one another’s prayers. Three widows, five divorcees, and a single woman walked into a bar. At least, that’s how the joke should begin. Instead, we walked into each other’s lives. Eight months ago, after making aliyah to...

May 7, 2026, 10:15 PM

A Lesson from Lag BaOmer We Still Haven’t Learned

Why Does It Take Tragedy for Us to Become One? Every year, as we approach Lag BaOmer, we’re reminded of a painful truth. Rabbi Akiva had 24,000 students—intellectual giants, people of immense Torah knowledge. And yet, we don’t know their names....

May 4, 2026, 9:42 AM

A Thread That Has Never Broken

From exile to return, faith—not fear—has carried us forward I recently heard a British writer and broadcaster, often described as an ally of the Jewish community, describe something he called a “sort of game” that Jews play. They sit around and...

May 1, 2026, 12:32 AM

Never Random: When Hashem Sends Love

What it means when butterflies keep showing up It started with one butterfly. Then another. And then, over time, they became something I could no longer ignore. I didn’t go looking for signs. They found me. The first time I remember noticing them...

Apr 28, 2026, 1:09 PM

I came to Israel for refuge. Then I saw that kippah

Alex Sinclair's kippa before, left, and the mutilated kippa with the Palestinian flag removed after being detained, as pictured on April 23, 2026. (Alex Sinclair/Facebook)

For many, the Palestinian flag is now inseparable from unresolved trauma. Wearing it on a Jewish headcovering makes the pain worse

Apr 21, 2026, 5:35 PM

Making the Turn: Yom HaZikaron to Yom Ha’atzmaut

From Mourning to Celebration Tomorrow night we dance. How do you actually make that turn — from mourning to celebrating? And is it healthy, or is it just something we do because we have to? The question came up at a small gathering...

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About Me

Chava Kadoche made aliyah from Toronto to Jerusalem in August 2025 after an extensive career at UPS Healthcare. Following profound personal losses, she chose to begin a new chapter of life in Israel, where she reflects on the resilience of its people and the meaningful everyday moments that reveal the heart of the country.