by mickilog | May 31, 2024 | Love, Marriage, Relationship
Is your Relationship ready for Aliyah? So you’ve sold your toaster, enrolled the kids in school, donated a bunch of old books, arranged the lift and now all that’s left to do is jump on the plane to fly off into the land of milk of honey. Ahh the Romance of a new life...
by mickilog | May 30, 2024 | Love, Relationship
Navigating Grief The loss of a fiancé or partner in war is an unimaginable heartbreak that changes you forever. When lives are planned and dreams crafted together are crushed abruptly, the resulting grief is overwhelming. Grief is an intensely personal journey that...
by mickilog | Apr 16, 2024 | Love, Relationship
Proud, Privileged and Petrified In just two short weeks, my son begins his service with the Tzanchanim, and I’m caught in a whirlwind of emotions. Pride surges through me, knowing he’s taking a stand for our homeland and our people. Yet, a deep-seated fear...
by mickilog | Apr 16, 2024 | Love, Relationship
The other week, while sorting through the artichokes at Mishmor Ayalon farm, I started thinking about how peeling an artichoke is a bit therapeutic. You start with the outer leaves, which are pretty hard and not really edible. With each leaf, you get a little closer...
by mickilog | Feb 23, 2024 | Love, Relationship
Picture this – A father, who’s been away at war, finally walks through the door, expecting open arms and laughter. Instead, he’s met with shy glances or, even tougher, outright resistance from his own kids. The journey back home from deployment is an...
by mickilog | Feb 23, 2024 | Love, Relationship
I’ve had the profound honor of working with soldiers returning from combat. These brave individuals carry with them stories of incredible courage and resilience, along with both visible and invisible scars. These scars are not mere marks; they are profound...
