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Daniella Avraham - Tour Guide, Kfar Haruv (2026)

26/01/2024

Just after the middle of the winter- the coldest, shortest and darkest days of the year, the Shkediya (=almond tree) begins to bloom. It's determination and persistence to overcome the challenges of winter encourage us and remind us that spring is just around the corner with brighter, warmer and better days ahead.

Like the almond tree- may you always be the light shining through the dark, finding within yourself the hope, daring and determination to bloom and grow, to find and create happiness for yourself and all those around you.

Happy Tu B'Shvat!

23/01/2024

King of the Swamp - the wild daffodil, נרקיס.

Although the nickname may not be flattering, in between the rain sessions we went to find this small, bright flower that lives in the Nov Meadow not far from our home.

The King of the Swamp I think of is Dr. Seuss's Yertle the Turtle, who is ruler of all that he sees, and spends the story trying to better himself and his kingdom on the back (literally) of his turtle subjects.

So what does it mean to be a king? a ruler? a leader? How are the judged during times of peace and times of war?

As costume season approaches (yay purim prep!) I'm thrown back to when my daughters started to dress up as princesses and queens. They were so disappointed when the sparkly crown was put away and they were no longer a princess... so we had a long talk that turned into a kind of mantra in our home, to internalize- what is it that makes a princess? it's not the crown or the dress, it's the responsibility they hold over their subjects, that we can emanate-

it's to be kind, caring, considerate, generous, loving, giving...

I would never for a moment feel able to switch places with our leaders in such a difficult time, but I do hope that we learn from the daffodils, both for our leaders and ourselves- and be less like Yertle the Turtle, and more like my little princesses at home.

03/01/2024

Walking around the Golan in the winter is a special experience. We don't often get to see so much water pooling, flowing, rushing, and trickling as we do right after the rains.
The land of Israel was blessed in a unique, and maybe unexpected way- our rainfall, which is so crucial for life and survival, is solely based on our prayers. This sounds even more contradictory when the comparison of Israel that is made in the Torah, is Egypt- whose water source is based off of the Nile river all year round. One would think that having a constant water source would be the better blessing, and definitely would be the easier option! But in fact- its the RELATIONSHIP that we're cultivating with God, by having a constant need for connection, conversation, interaction, that is the point of the blessing we were given:
God WANTS to have a relationship with us, he WANTS the discussions, the requests, the thanks, and everything else, so that he can be part of our lives. He's giving us the opportunities to create the connection, the tools to cultivate the relationship, and thankfully- he blessed us this year with an abundance of rain, something we so sorely need.
And I'd like to believe that this year- just like the vast amounts of rain we received, we will also be blessed with peace, quiet and safety from all threats in the near future and for the years to come.

05/11/2023

I'm not one to post, and definitely not about the war, but some things are bigger than us all.

last time I was here on this hill- I was guiding a group
this time- I was visiting my brother who is stationed here
last time- I spoke about bravery and sacrifice
this time- I brought food, snacks and a smile, while putting on a brave face
last time- I reminded my group that the bunker and the trenches were in actually in use, and could be put to use again at a moments notice
this time- I was shown how true my words were
last time- I spoke about conquering fear in battle, about giving your all
this time- I am battling the fear so it won't conquer me
last time- I hoped for continued peace, strength, and safety
this time- I hope, pray and expect we will once again have peace, strength and safety

every time I travel the country, every time I meet a group, and every time I speak with my kids at home, my husband in reserves, my friends and family... I remember how strong we are as a people, how much we have overcome, and how it defined us and shaped us into who we are today- strong but gentle, proud but caring, filled with desire to make the most of our time, be the best we can be, give all we can, fulfill potential and strive to better both ourselves and the world.
I believe in us, and because of that- I know how we will be telling this story in times yet to come.

05/05/2022

Our Hope for Peace - the symbol of the State of Israel:

What does Israel stand for? What are the values the State was founded with? What binds and ties us all together?

Who better to ask these questions than the people:

In 1948, in the midst of the War of Independence, the temporary government put together a committee to create an emblem, a symbol, that represents the State of Israel. They opened a suggestion box to the public- asking for the people of the newly established state submit their opinions as well.

The symbol chosen was submitted by the Shamir Brothers, envisioning the words of the prophet Zechariah come to life:

*In the emblem we see the Menorah, the oldest symbol that represents the Jewish people. The candelabra that was lit daily in the Temple, light representing "hope".

*The Menorah is surrounded by 2 olive branches, a tree common to the region, who's oil has so many uses, one of which is to light the candles in the Menorah. Olive branches are also a symbol of "peace", since the time of Noah's ark, when the dove left the ark looking for land, and came back with an olive brach, signifying that it is almost time to return to land.

*The shape of the emblem is a shield, our need for to defend ourselves, and keep our people and land safe.

*The word "Israel", rather than 'Jew' packs so much in- Israel (the name given to Jacob our forefather), who all of his 12 sons together continue his legacy, where no matter who or what they are- they are ALL an integral part of the people.

Israel's hope for peace.

Happy 74th Independence Day, Israel!

05/05/2022

Our Hope for Peace - the symbol of the State of Israel:

What does Israel stand for? What are the values the State was founded with? What binds and ties us all together?

Who better to ask these questions than the people:

In 1948, in the midst of the War of Independence, the temporary government put together a committee to create an emblem, a symbol, that represents the State of Israel. They opened a suggestion box to the public- asking for the people of the newly established state submit their opinions as well.

The symbol chosen was submitted by the Shamir Brothers, envisioning the words of the prophet Zechariah come to life:

*In the emblem we see the Menorah, the oldest symbol that represents the Jewish people. The candelabra that was lit daily in the Temple, light representing "hope".

*The Menorah is surrounded by 2 olive branches, a tree common to the region, who's oil has so many uses, one of which is to light the candles in the Menorah. Olive branches are also a symbol of "peace", since the time of Noah's ark, when the dove left the ark looking for land, and came back with an olive brach, signifying that it is almost time to return to land.

*The shape of the emblem is a shield, our need for to defend ourselves, and keep our people and land safe.

*The word "Israel", rather than 'Jew' packs so much in- Israel (the name given to Jacob our forefather), who all of his 12 sons together continue his legacy, where no matter who or what they are- they are ALL an integral part of the people.

Israel's hope for peace.

Happy 74th Independence Day, Israel!

#יוםהעצמאות74 #עצמאות74

13/12/2021

Something I find fascinating is how Mamluk lordship is not passed on from father to son. In order to receive titles and honors in the Mamluk Empire (13-16th century), one must be a Mamluk (=a child slave, who was converted to Islam and trained as an elite soldier), and prove himself in battle, moving up in the ranks based on merit alone.

The idea that any slave can one day be Sultan is a unique concept, which could only flourish in a culture built by slaves who overturned their masters- seeking to right the wrongs and create a fair, just system, unlike the ones they grew up in.

Kalat A-Tzubeiba, more commonly known as the Ni**od Fortress, located on the slopes of the Hermon Mountain, is a fortress unlike no other in Israel: an Ayyubid and Mamluk Fortress from the 13h century, which towers aboves the Saar and Hazuri rivers, guarding the roads leading from Tire (the city on the coast) in southern Lebanon to Damascus in Syria, through the Hula Valley and Upper Galilee.

It is a wonderful place to wander, explore and imagine what it would have been like to be a guard stationed on site, tasked with the job of keeping the fortress safe from any and all invaders.

07/12/2021

“Be water (oil), my friend” Bruce Lee

I’d like to suggest that we learn from oil- to rise above our challenges.

We are reaching the end of the olive harvest- just in time for the holiday of Hanukkah - the festival of lights. Olive oil is valuable for its many uses: for light, with food, as healing ointment, in cosmetics, etc.

May your holiday be filled with light, love and laughter!

21/11/2021

"אילו ציפורים אשר עפות מעל הים..." (נעמי שמר)
What are your migration points? We all have them.
A starting point where we begin our path, and an end point which can be a goal, a hope, a better quality, a better place for us to be in. We put in effort to get from one to the other, and to prevent sliding back and beginning all over again.
Just like the birds that fly over the Hula Valley every autumn and spring. It’s amazing to see how much effort they put into dealing with the changing of seasons- travelling thousands of miles, just to achieve their goal, to survive, only to do it all over again the next year.
May we all learn from the birds- may your goals be worth the effort, may you always find the motivation to keep going, and may your perseverance pay off with the best results possible

16/11/2021

"חקל תפוחין קדישין" (=שדה תפוחים קדושים)
It’s apple season! Apple pie, apple cider, candy apples… or just straight off the tree- sweet, crunchy and juicy. What's your favorite way to eat an apple?
The People of Israel are compared to apples. Why apples?!
The reason (out of many) that speaks to me is: just like it takes 50 days for the fruit to grow and ripen, after the flower blooms- so too it took the People of Israel 50 days to receive the Torah, after leaving Egypt.
Every year we count the 50 days from Passover פסח to Shavuot שבועות, and each day we work on bettering ourselves and preparing ourselves to be close to God, and receive his words of wisdom.
So next time you take a bite out of an apple- that are now ripe on the trees, next time you drink apple cider in the cooling autumn weather, or bake an apple pie for Thanksgiving (which is quickly approaching!), think of 1 thing that you can do better, to be better.
Enjoy!

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