Liora Lurie, at The Blogs

Jul 20, 2021, 9:51 AM

It's not simple after Tisha B'av to get back into routine. Like many, I had anticipated this day of mourning for the last three weeks. Before the 17th of Tammuz and during the three weeks also known as 'between...

Mar 16, 2021, 12:11 PM

Lady Comfort

I belong to a unique community. Unable to attend shul services for more than a year, this has not deterred my community from becoming even closer. Early on during the Covid pandemic, Linda* - who plays an integral role within...

Feb 12, 2021, 2:56 PM

The Simple Act of Giving

A few weeks ago, a friend stopped by with an oversized paper bag from a popular neighborhood florist, the contents of which had come undone. Deconstructed it contained: soil, a small black plastic flower pot and some bulbs that...

Jan 27, 2021, 2:38 PM

Remembering Mrs. Anna Glatt

Sixteen years ago, I was living in Brooklyn working downtown Manhattan. That year Chanukah coincided with Christmas and New Years and I had the luxury of grocery shopping during daylight hours. Whilst unpacking my cart at the checkout, I...

Jan 18, 2021, 12:05 PM

Vaccine Part One

The last time I was this excited about being older was when I could vote, apply for a driver's license and drink alcohol legally, (not necessarily in that order). Last week, the only perk to being 50+ meant I...

Jan 7, 2021, 7:52 PM

On the eve of our third lockdown

The sun rejuvenates me as it shines through my window. I look out at the various shades of green and yellow leaves hanging precariously to their tree. The buzz of a motorbike, the rhythmic whir of a bus, the...

Jan 4, 2021, 6:11 PM

The Kavod Minyan

For the first time in three months, this past Shabbat, I prayed with a minyan. It wasn't a reopened minyan in keeping with current guidelines. I happened upon it the previous Friday night, when I went for a walk...

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A recent transplant from the U.S., Liora shares her experiences since her arrival at Ben Gurion. Liora's sheer exuberance is derived from living her dream in the State of Israel ensconced amongst Israelis and Anglos alike.

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