by Katie Eacrett | Dec 5, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom! Portion Vayishlach recounts the epic adventure of Jacob wrestling an angel. Jacob’s fears, his past, and his struggle to walk in his God-given calling all come to a head as he confronts both an angel and his brother Esau. In this episode, we...
by Katie Eacrett | Dec 1, 2025 | News from the Land
Israel has been at war for more than two years, and there is no question that this war has taken a huge toll on everyone. Young families have had to cope with the ongoing absence of a father and husband as he serves hundreds of days on reserve duty during the past...
by Katie Eacrett | Nov 26, 2025 | Reflections from Israel
Dear Friends, I’m reaching out today simply to say thank you. Thank you for being part of the Christian Friends of Israeli Communities family and for your heart to stand with the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. Whether you’ve connected with us through our...
by Katie Eacrett | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
by Shmuel Junger After the most recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas went into effect, a most familiar question was asked by many pundits around the world: “Who won the war?” Political leaders, analysts, and journalists alike will undoubtedly examine...
by Katie Eacrett | Nov 17, 2025 | News from the Land
On August 18, 2024, a determined and resolute pioneer, Gideon Perry, showed up for guard duty at the Bar-On industrial zone in Samaria, just outside his hometown of Kedumim, where he also worked as a factory manager. That Sunday, an Arab working at the industrial zone...