by Kim Troup | May 18, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
The Redemption of the First-Born The Hebrew word for the Book of Numbers is ‘Bamidbar,’ which means ‘desert’ for it narrates the events that occurred while the people of Israel were wandering in the wilderness. In fact, it is in this book of the Bible that we learn of...
by Katie Eacrett | May 16, 2023 | Reflections from Israel
Join me now, as I enter Netafim… Just before Israel celebrated its 75th Independence Day, I had the pleasure of visiting the community of Kiryat Netafim in Samaria. As we drove through the neighborhoods, I encountered a heartwarming display of the...
by Elyshia Johnson | May 11, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
This week, we read a double portion, Behar/Behukotai! I share a thought with you about the second part of the double portion below but if you would like an additional thought about the first part of the double portion, just scroll down. God’s Covenant with...
by Katie Eacrett | May 8, 2023 | Reflections from Israel
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print CFOIC Heartland is proud to introduce the latest episode of A Modern Pioneer in Biblical Israel. Join Maya Berretta as she interviews a Jewish pioneer, living in a community somewhere in Judea and Samaria. Meet the men and women...
by Kim Troup | May 4, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
Interfaith Marriage Creates Confusion for the Children This week’s portion includes laws regarding the holidays as well as restrictions and instructions to the priests. The final section of the portion, however, begins with a rather unusual story:Now an Israelite...
