by Elyshia Johnson | Jul 27, 2017 | Shabbat Shalom
Pikudei Exodus 38:21 – 40:38 God understands our need to feel His presence among us. And, like Moses who is reluctant to enter the Tabernacle, when we hesitate, God beckons to us....
by Elyshia Johnson | Jul 26, 2017 | Shabbat Shalom
The Punishment of the Emorites is the Reward of IsraelThis shall be the law of the leprous person for the day of his cleansing. He shall be brought to the priest. (Leviticus 14:2) So begins a detailed description of the rituals involved with purifying someone...
by Elyshia Johnson | Jul 13, 2017 | Nahala (Inheritance)
Will you help protect the children of Nofei Nechemia? Emergency needs are a tricky thing. Like any insurance— medical, life, fire– you invest, paying your premiums month after month, year after year, praying never to cash in on your policy. The people of...
by Elyshia Johnson | Jul 10, 2017 | Reflections from Israel
by Shira Schwartz July 10, 2017 I was talking to Kaeren Fisch the other day, our wonderful representative in Nokdim. She mentioned that as summer approaches, she finds herself thinking less about school and more about the long vacation ahead. We had a good long talk,...
by Elyshia Johnson | Jun 12, 2017 | Reflections from Israel
by Shira Schwartz June 13, 2017 The people of Leshem are professionals: Accountants, hi-tech workers, nurses, architects, social workers, educators, and professional military. Even their hobbies sound polished. They dabble in photography, art, football,...
