Hierarchy of Needs

Thank you to everyone who has checked in with us to make sure we are still safe. We do not feel that we are in any danger right now where we are in Zichron. Over 1,300 evacuees are currently being housed in our town – some of their children have already integrated into the local …

Pressure on Fear

I felt scared last night. The escalating violence in Jerusalem last week was upsetting, but seemed entirely separate from my existence here in Zichron. My friends who live there told me they were wary about going to certain parts of Jerusalem, and that they anticipated a “rough few days ahead”. When the rockets started falling, …

Anxiety Dreams

We finally bought a new mattress a couple of weeks ago, but I don’t know whether my dreams since the purchase indicate that it has been an improvement for my sleep. According to the Sleep Foundation, we dream every night whether we remember our dreams or not. There is also a clear connection in our …