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Oct 24, 2025, 8:22 AM

One Mitzvah Can Change the World: מצוה גוררת מצוה!

It all started with a conversation I had with my daughter during the first days of Sukkot. She was telling me how she had been inspired by Rabbi Yitzchak Barber. He had been planning to go to New York for Rosh Hashanah but wanted a...

Aug 24, 2025, 9:02 AM

Rosh Chodesh Elul

The Holy Reb Shlomo'le

Most of my life is quite routine. I like it that way. It keeps me grounded and even-keeled. My life and my mind in and of themselves are exciting enough! Even on Shabbat I have a routine. I wake up and relax with my husband....

Jul 6, 2025, 2:39 PM

Just Be Grateful

I can’t believe this just happened to me. I wrote my article on a piece of paper while on the plane, and when I got off—I left it behind. There’s nothing worse. But still, I have so much to be grateful for… The plane left...

Dec 31, 2024, 4:24 AM

Smile & the world Smiles Back

“What?! That’s crazy—it can’t be!” my mother exclaimed, horrified. I was about to embark on an 18-hour-and-40-minute flight from New York to Singapore. I had flown to New York via LA to help my daughter after her third child, assuming my return flight would be...

Jul 18, 2024, 4:48 PM

Itty, my dear friend…

My dear friend Itty A"h and I, at my daughter Chayale's wedding.

Some people appear in your life when you need them most. They love you and lift you up, reminding you of the best in you, even when you’re going through the worst. These people are not just friends, they are G-d’s angels. One of the...

Oct 26, 2023, 6:46 AM

‘Major’ Mums Motivation

Last Saturday night, a few of Melbourne’s Jewish synagogues got together with the Rabbi’s and their cantors for an evening of solidarity and to uplift the morale of the Jewish people with a Havdallah service. The energy was palpable, beautiful and heartwarming. The Chazzanim belted...

Oct 23, 2023, 8:57 AM

It’s a week and a half since the war in Israel started. I’m on my way home back to Australia. Let me describe to you what the past week has been like. Shabbat- I woke up early in the morning planning to go to the...

Feb 21, 2023, 6:43 AM

The Story of the Sweatshirt

Sometimes you buy a piece of clothing by chance because it’s on sale, and you know it will get worn at some point. This delicious black sweatshirt was bought in TJ Maxx two years ago whilst on a holiday to Las Vegas. I bought it...

Sep 18, 2021, 11:21 PM

Spread the light

Spread the light Shimon Hatzadik was Kohen Gadol-High Priest for forty years. When he would come out of the Kodesh Kedoshim-Holy of holies he always had a vision of an old man dressed in white. He knew then that he would live to the next...

Sep 4, 2021, 2:02 PM

Hashgacha Pratis-Divine Providence

HASHGOCHA PRATIS: Do you know what’s interesting about life? When you’re thinking about something constantly, it shows up everywhere. Say you’re thinking about buying a Toyota car, all around you Toyotas appear. Conversely if you’re thinking about what you’re lacking, like if you wish you...

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Mother of 4. Personal trainer & Wig stylist. My passion is self growth physically & spiritually. I write & talk about it to anyone & everyone!