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In the Blink of an Eye

January 4, 2018January 4, 2018 Batya Miriam

It’s been just two days since my last post, but things changed so immediately. Sometimes I wonder if surprise and spontaneity are part of the building blocks of Israel; maybe they’re just part of developing faith. Or maybe I’m growing … Continue reading In the Blink of an Eye

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Moroccan Shabbos, Jobs, and the Gift of Friends

January 1, 2018January 4, 2018 Batya Miriam

I spent Friday night with an old Moroccan couple down the block from me. Their house looked like it hadn’t been renovated for hundreds of years; there were domed ceilings and narrow doorways, and old menoras hanging on the wall. … Continue reading Moroccan Shabbos, Jobs, and the Gift of Friends

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Settling Down, Finding Silence, and Other Updates :)

November 19, 2017November 19, 2017 Batya Miriam

I think there’s no way to define insanity, because everyone has their own version of it. I always thought I was somewhat insane. Thank G-d, now I have the clarity and maturity to know with certainty that I am. I … Continue reading Settling Down, Finding Silence, and Other Updates 🙂

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Wedding Celebrations and New Perspectives

August 28, 2017January 28, 2018 Batya Miriam

This jet lag is wacky! It’s 4am and you’d think I just drank 5 espressos. I got back from the states two days ago, where I was visiting for my little sister, Hadassa’s, wedding. It was not in the plans … Continue reading Wedding Celebrations and New Perspectives

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Back to School and Inner Peace

June 18, 2017 Batya Miriam

The next big move of my life came suddenly and unexpectedly, but I guess that’s what I needed to push me past my fear. It was Thursday night when the call came in. “Hi Batya, it’s Hadas, from Mayanot (school … Continue reading Back to School and Inner Peace

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One Year of Discovery

May 27, 2017May 27, 2017 Batya Miriam

What a year. What a year! I CANNOT BELIEVE I MADE IT THROUGH A YEAR! Had anyone told me how hard this year would be, I don’t think I’d have the courage to come, and yet, the challenge itself is what … Continue reading One Year of Discovery

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Building Eternity

January 30, 2017January 28, 2018 Batya Miriam

(Pictures at the bottom of post!) It’s bizarre what 8 months can do. Last week, as I was unpacking my suitcases for the ninth time, I found some pajamas I hadn’t seen in a while. A foreign feeling surrounded them, as … Continue reading Building Eternity

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Change, Change, Change

December 15, 2016March 30, 2017 Batya Miriam

The booths with the sign above them, sprinkled on every other corner of Jerusalem, scream, “Change,” and I, always obedient (most of the time…), obey. At first, I hesitated, but recently, I’ve been going at it head on. There’s something … Continue reading Change, Change, Change

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Five Months Later…

October 31, 2016January 28, 2018 Batya Miriam

I’m compelled to continue blogging by the out pouring of love and questions that have come my way by my concerned friends, who haven’t heard from me in weeks. It’s been over 5 months since landing! I’m sitting in Ma’afe … Continue reading Five Months Later…

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Only in Israel! Tiveria Trip!

June 12, 2016May 27, 2017 Batya Miriam

I have so much to tell you!! It’s been 3 weeks already, and now that my phone is working and there’s WiFi, I’m exploding with memories. I haven’blogged a lot since arriving because I’m stubborn,  and my phone want letting … Continue reading Only in Israel! Tiveria Trip!

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