Yaysh - Who We Are

We are the volunteer-led Hartford-area partner of Momentum Unlimited, a global organization founded in 2008. Our mission is to Bring Jewish Alive: we engage and inspire mothers of Jewish children, encouraging them to embrace a vibrant, enriching Jewish life.

At the heart of our work is a highly subsidized trip to Israel, followed by a transformative Year of Growth. This journey offers mothers a once-in-a-
lifetime opportunity to forge deep connections with other women—both within our local group and with participants from around the world—while experiencing the unparalleled beauty and wonder of Israel. Together, we empower women to lead inspired Jewish lives and strengthen their communities.

Here is part of a testimonial from a trip participant:

"Just returned from one week in Israel, and it was beyond anything I could’ve ever imagined. Thank you so much to Momentum for creating such a beautiful itinerary for the trip. I have not laughed or cried so much in seven days in my whole life. All I can say is I am so proud to be Jewish and if anyone is reading this is thinking about visiting and is curious about the trip, please reach out!“

By fostering intentional partnerships with synagogues, local organizations, and our broader community, we empower women to form meaningful connections and lay the groundwork for years of growth. Our programs extend beyond trip participants, warmly welcoming women to join us in discovering and embracing what it means to “do Jewish.”

We have just sent our first group of 15 mothers on this extraordinary journey to Israel on November 16th and have 2 more trips planned for 2026.

To continue bringing women to Israel and engaging them in our Jewish Community, we’re calling on the support of our Greater Hartford community. This highly subsidized program relies on your generosity, and we need your help to reach our Giving Tuesday goal of raising $10,000. Together, we can make it happen! Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.

Know a mom who would love to be part of one of our trips? Send her our way!

Want to follow along as we grow? Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook! Learn more about us at Yaysh.org

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Join Yaysh to Bring Jewish Alive in greater Hartford, and bring Moms raising Jewish children to Israel