Yom Ha’atzmaut – Israel’s Independence Day
When David Ben-Gurion stood in Tel Aviv on May 14, 1948, to declare the establishment of the State of Israel, he did so with full awareness of what would follow.
Happy Passover – Chag Pesach Sameach
May you and your loved ones be blessed with peace, strength, and with days of light and hope.
Yiddish Beyond Yiddishland: The Swedish Connection
From its origins in Poland and Lithuania, the Yiddish language and culture traveled across borders and generations from the past to the present. Here, now, Yiddishland it is still alive – in Yiddishlund.
Purim, Persia, and the Hope of Return
Purim ends with celebration – not because danger never existed, but because the story did not end in vulnerability. That remains its enduring lesson.
Focus on Denmark
International headlines are typically marked by tension. Recent statements regarding Greenland, however, have brought renewed attention to Denmark’s place in the world – small in size, yet principled in posture.
Best Wishes for 2026
May 2026 Bring Understanding, Respect, and Peace.
Happy Hanukkah
As the Hanukkah candles rise night after night, we are reminded that our life grows brighter when we ignite it together. Each flame carries a story of resilience, a spark of faith, and the shared strength that comes from standing side by side.
Is Travel Safe?
The short answer is YES. That comes as a great relief, since travel has been restricted since the spring of 2020, in the USA as well as around the globe. Today, with the prevalence of immunized people world-wide,...
New Year’s Wishes and our New Website!
Shana Tova! Hope this year brings you and your loved ones health, happiness, prosperity, peace of mind – and great new travel adventures! With the New Year, Momentum also celebrates its Sweet 16th year of existence. To celebrate, we have...