by Elyshia Johnson | Apr 17, 2018 | Reflections from Israel
By: Avital Stern-Buchnick This Thursday marks seventy years since Israel was declared an independent Jewish state! To me, seventy years seems like a pretty long time ago, but I’m sure that for some May 15, 1948 doesn’t seem that far away. Some of you might even...
by Elyshia Johnson | Apr 3, 2018 | News from the Land
By: Sondra Baras Tuesday April 3, 2018 The CFOIC Heartland Annual Israel Tour has just gone home after spending at least a week and for some, 11 days, touring Israel. (We structured our tour differently this year — a basic 7 day tour and a 4 day add-on which enabled...
by Elyshia Johnson | Apr 3, 2018 | Heartland Stories
Spring 2018 I cannot think of a better gift to the State of Israel on her 70th anniversary than ensuring her strong future. This is exactly what CvI Holland did this year, partnering with CFOIC Heartland to help the Bet Hagai Youth Village. Rev. Henk Poot explains:...
by Elyshia Johnson | Mar 12, 2018 | Newsletters, Reflections from Israel
By: Avital Stern-Buchnick Meet Roi, a kindergartner growing up in the community of Maale Levonah. One of Roi’s favorite pastimes is going to the community Gymboree. His mother says he can spend hours there, whether playing board games with friends or doing all sorts...
by Elyshia Johnson | Mar 6, 2018 | News from the Land, Newsletters
By: Sondra Baras Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Binyamin Netanyahu is one of the most talented prime ministers that Israel has ever had. He is brilliant, an amazing strategist, a statesman who is admired around the world. He was the best Finance Minister Israel ever had and...
