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by Hopeje November 2, 2025 Number of comments0
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What Mayci Neeley’s Book Reminded Me About Humanity, Womanhood, Motherhood, Courage, and Truth — and What Women Have in Common, Wherever They Come From

I finally finished Mayci Neeley’s book — one I had preordered months before it even came out. What began as a tough read, filled with pain and uncomfortable truths, slowly unfolded into something deeply meaningful.

Womanhood, Motherhood — in all its forms — is a universal language. No matter where we come from, we share the same fears, hopes, and strength to grow through life’s hardest moments.

by Hopeje July 3, 2025 2
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These Past 7 Days: From Shelters to Skylines, Plenitude and the Invisible Thread of Time By Jessica de Vreeze

happy 4th of July, celebrate and protect Freedom. In just one week, my family and I journeyed from shelters—and the beaches—of Israel to the skylines of Miami, passing through Jordan, Dubai, Paris, and NYC. We left with heavy hearts and returned reinforced and grateful, full of love, and resilience.

I share what it meant to walk across the Jordanian border under missile fire, to look my children in the eyes and tell them the truth—when we were safe, and when we weren’t—but we were bitachon-emmunah_to reflect on the invisible labor of women, and to hold hope for peace in a region that deserves to grow, not just rebuild.

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by Hopeje June 22, 2025 Number of comments0
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Between Sirens and Super Dad Cake

Being in Israel these past 11 days has stirred something deep in me. Between the sirens and the strength of the people by day and night, we are witnessing a reality that is both hard and inspiring. Family meals, Shabbat tables, birthday cakes, and homemade wine remind us that even under threat, life insists on beauty and connection. We hold onto each moment, grateful to be together, praying for peace, and doing our best to stay grounded—one step at a time

by Hopeje October 7, 2024 Number of comments0
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Honoring Those We Lost Today: A Message of Hope, Light, and Life

Today’s 7 of October 2024, my heart goes out to the families of the victims. These past months have been emotionally draining, yet they have inspired me to find strength and hope amid the chaos. As we grapple with the rising antisemitism and defend our values, I reflect on the importance of honoring those lost and the ongoing efforts to rescue the remaining hostages. Despite the darkness, we must continue to uplift our voices and create art that embodies hope and resilience.