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The Blessings of Strangers

One thing I never expected when I made aliyah was how often strangers would bless me. Not politely wish me a good day. It started with taxi drivers....

07.04.2026 30

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Chava kadoche

Feeling Held in the Unknown

I should be worried — but I’m not. There was something about today that felt different. It was Rosh Chodesh Nisan (the beginning of the Hebrew...

06.04.2026 10

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Chava kadoche

The Kind of Peace I Didn’t Know I Needed

When Pesach Became My Reality Every year before Pesach, we clean out chametz. On the surface, it’s about getting rid of crumbs—bread, anything...

29.03.2026 40

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Chava kadoche

I Don’t Want a Hidden God Anymore

This past Shabbat, on a Shabbaton, we were divided into small circles, each group given a different aspect of the Beit HaMikdash to discuss. Our group...

22.03.2026 40

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Three Little Girls, One Couple, and the Heart of Israel

Today, something happened that helped me understand what Israel is really about. For the first time since making aliyah, I decided to walk from my...

15.03.2026 50

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Chava kadoche