Rebecca Shore, at The Blogs

Rebecca Shore

Apr 30, 2015, 1:06 AM

Hundreds of Israeli parents frantically dialed phones, sent emails, and hit the internet when they heard the news of the massive earthquake which rocked ill-prepared Nepal. I was one of them. My son, who like so many young Israelis, is traveling...

Mar 31, 2015, 2:25 PM

The New Jewish Super Hero of The Hagaddah

In a few days, moms, dads, grandparents and friends will sit down at the heads of tables, open the Passover Haggadah, take a deep breath, and launch into the telling of a strange, ancient, symbolism-packed tale. The interactive evening,...

Dec 3, 2014, 12:56 PM

Pride and Fear – Being a Soldier’s Mom

There are certain worries that mothers of 19 year olds share: test anxiety, college woes, laundry, and breakups…the usual stuff – their struggles are ours. However, if – like me - you are the mother of an Israeli 19...

Apr 9, 2014, 4:19 PM

A mother’s worries (censored)

Most mothers of 19-year-olds deal with the typical stuff: test anxiety, college woes and breakups. The usual worries. As the mother of an Israeli combat soldier, though, my list includes other things: hypothermia, guns, complaints of extreme boredom and...

About Me

Rebecca is a writer & producer for Jerusalem U's documentary films, including the latest release Beneath The helmet and the widely viewed documentary, Israel inside: How a Small Nation Makes a Big Difference. This award-winning film was screened on PBS to audiences across the United States. Rebecca is an artist, educator and lecturer and speaks to audiences internationally. She studied at Vassar College and received a degree in Psychology from the State University of New York.