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10/07/2026

Today, we find ourselves three years since October 7. Three years since a day that profoundly changed Israel, the Jewish people, and so many of us personally. Three years later, the darkness is still real.

But Jewish tradition also asks us what we do with darkness. We light candles. We tell stories. We gather in company and build community. We care for one another and we choose life and hope. From darkness to light doesn’t mean that the darkness disappears. It means that we choose to add light.

Three years after October 7, we remember, mourn, and hold complexity. And we continue to build.

May the memories of those who have been lost be a blessing. May those innocents who are still suffering know peace. And may we have the capacity, compassion, and hope to continue bringing light into the world.

09/30/2026

Planning your 2027? ✈️

HMI is accepting applications for 2027 trips, and we’re hosting virtual info sessions this October and November to tell you all about them.

Join us to learn:
✨ What the trip experience is really like
✨ Who’s eligible (spoiler: you don’t need to be married)
✨ How the application process works
✨ Our approach to Israel travel and safety
✨ What one alumni couple experienced on their trip

Bring your partner, bring your questions 💙

🗓️ Wednesday, Oct 14, and Thursday, Nov 12
🔗 Register at the link in bio

09/25/2026

Sukkot starts tonight! Maybe your Sukkot is a big dinner with your HMI friends. Maybe it’s relaxing on the patio with your partner. Maybe you’re building your first sukkah. Maybe you’re joining a community celebration and learning something you’ve never tried before.

There’s no single right way to celebrate.

So this Sukkot, make some room, invite some people, eat something good, and spend a little time enjoying the season.

Chag Sukkot Sameach! 🌿🍋✨

09/24/2026

Don’t hit snooze again: less than one week left to apply for HMI’s January trips in the DC Metro Area and Los Angeles! If you’ve been meaning to apply, this is just the first step.

Apps due next Wednesday, September 30.

09/15/2026

A Ritual to Know: tashlich translates to “casting off” and offers a physical ritual to cast off our spiritual baggage, especially if it’s something we can’t really apologize for. Tashlich happens during what’s called “The Days of Returning,” a spiritually significant time between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur when we can engage in self-examination and set intentions for the year to come.

Looking for an activity you can do together as a couple during tashlich? We’ve got you covered. Check out our link in bio.

09/11/2026

Shanah Tovah (Happy New Year)! Wishing you and yours a sweet new year! 🍎🍯💜

Check out our team’s favorite Rosh Hashanah recipes if you need some last-minute inspo for your holiday dinner or lunch. Link in bio!

09/10/2026

Start the Jewish New Year 🍯🍎 with a new take on what Judaism can look like for you and your partner. Applications are currently open in six cities — with spots filling up fast.

5787 never looked so good! Link in bio.

09/09/2026

Ready for Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year? It’s never too late with HMI’s alumni micro grants! Apply today and get your HMI crew together to bring in a sweet new year 🍎🍯 link in bio

09/03/2026

Since 2015, HMI has radically welcomed couples into the Jewish community, no matter their background. Meet two couples who traveled with HMI last winter - Claire & Tony and Ava & Perry. For both couples, HMI changed everything.

You can't help who you fall in love with, but we can help couples with at least one Jewish partner navigate different backgrounds and cultures, and weave it into a Jewish future that fits them.

Read the full post by HMI's CEO and co-founder Avi Rubel.

From the blog of Avi Rubel at The Times of Israel