Embracing the Journey of Self-Care: A Personal Reflection
In my family, I’m known as “The Fixer” — the one everyone calls when they need guidance. Have a problem? Call Yael. Need motivation? Call Yael. Ironically, I often feel like the most stuck and unhealthy member of our family. Each day repeats the last. I go to work, solve problems, and respond to family…
The Quiet Beginning — Before Esther Acts: A Reflection on Purim
The Silent Prelude to a Heroic Tale Purim, a celebration of courage and deliverance, does not commence with bold deeds or festive jubilation. Instead, it begins in hushed tones. Before Esther’s bravery, before the Jewish people’s salvation, there was a profound silence—a period of waiting and concealment. Esther’s life was marked by a hidden identity.…
Discernment in a Time of Turmoil
How Can Jews Know Which Movements to Support? Across the world, people are rising up. In Minnesota, protests have erupted over immigration enforcement. At the same time, Iranian Americans and others have rallied in support of demonstrations inside Iran calling for freedom from repression. As Jews, we must ask ourselves: How can we determine which…
The House of Yael 