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25 Days of Israel: Day 14 - Gratitude, When It's Hard
On the tough days, on the long days, gratitude can be hard to find. But at the end of every day, gratitude is always worth it.

Jillian Joy
Mar 16, 20232 min read


25 Days of Israel: Day 10 - Sunset by the Sea
To the Mediterranean Sea, which has given and taught me everything. To my mother, my lover, my friend. An intimate love letter.

Jillian Joy
Mar 12, 20233 min read


25 Days of Israel: Day 6 - Come Together
In January 2020, I received an outpouring of love from my social network in Israel. Now, I celebrate this entire community.

Jillian Joy
Mar 8, 20236 min read


25 Days of Israel: Day 4 - A Day in the Life (or Breezy Spring Mornings)
At some times, in certain places, Israel is perfectly, ridiculously charming. Today's morning was one of those times and places.

Jillian Joy
Mar 6, 20234 min read


25 Days of Israel: Day 1 - Arrival
For all its controversy, today, I was reminded of how much fiery, powerful love Israel also contains, if only as a physical land itself.

Jillian Joy
Mar 3, 20233 min read
The Buck Stops Here
Okay, money scarcity Jillian. Listen to me, we need to talk. I’m going to stop everything right now and look at you, so I’m asking you to...

Jillian Joy
Jan 31, 20235 min read
Liberating obligation through body wisdom
It's clear that it's easy enough to hear (and answer) the call when my body speaks to me loudly. Priority one messages. In general, the...

Jillian Joy
Nov 10, 20222 min read
The Opportunity of Generosity
Generosity is the dance of flourishing faith. It is the agreement with and connection to divine truth, trust in the nature of unity.

Jillian Joy
Nov 1, 20222 min read
To Yafo, With Love: A Love Story of a Love City
My journey in Israel has always been one of love. I mean, there have been more periods than not where I've felt so broken down and...

Jillian Joy
Oct 6, 20223 min read
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