Ugghh.

Mmmmmmmmmm. Something else yummy I can’t have. *Sigh* Will love handles ever be trendy?

Live. Serve.

Live and help others live. Serve and help others serve. Just that simple. ~Thoughts from the Negev :)

Get Real

Why do we always have to act like everything is perfect? We act like we’re doing great all the time and that we’re not struggling with anything. That just is not reality. It’s OKAY to have struggles people! All of us have them! And we need to be able to be transparent before one another without being judged. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Let’s stop being so judgmental —- and start getting open, honest, REAL.
~Thoughts from the Negev :)

Gmar Chatima Tova

 “Gmar chatima tova” we say, literally meaning, “a good ending” or “may your name be inscribed in the book of life.” This the phrase with which Jewish friends, family and even total strangers greet each other at this time each year. 
So… can we talk about this? I cannot understand how we can be so selfish all year long, thinking mostly of of our own desires (as opposed to His) and then without a second thought, bid eachother “gmar chatima tova”. 
Having a good ending, being written in the Book of Life — do these things just happen because we’re “Jewish”? Or we’re “good people”?  Or because we keep the traditions our parents and grandparents always did? 
Seeeeeeek Him. Be STILL before Him. Allow Him to speak, direct our lives, show us His TRUTH. #mayeachofournamesbeinscribedinHisbook. ~Thoughts from the Negev.

Big Problem

Don’t tell G-d about how big your problems are. Tell your problems about how big your G-d is!
~Thoughts from the Negev :)

Touring America

Shalom New Friends! We fly to the US this Tuesday for a three month tour all across the country. I will be singing and my husband will share about what’s happening in Israel, especially in the Negev. If you are interested in acquiring a better understanding of what’s going on in the Middle East, or would like to hear some good music ;)  or learn some Israeli dance~ we always have a packed schedule but we just may be stopping in your neighborhood! Let us know if you would like us to stop at your event, congregation or meeting. Contact me by email– rivkawhitten@gmail.com. Shana Tova oometukah! (have a good sweet year) 5772! #Hopetohugyou!