by Katie Eacrett | Sep 27, 2024 | Shabbat Shalom, Shmuel Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print This is it! We read this portion near the end of the Torah as the year draws to a close. This week we read two portions together, Nitzavim and Vayelech. In this portion, Moses reminds the Children of Israel that God’s commandments...
by Katie Eacrett | Sep 24, 2024 | News from the Land
September 24, 2024 Sondra Oster Baras Last week, we learned that thousands of Hezbollah terrorists were surprised by the sudden explosion of their pagers. Knowing that Israel is able to track the location of its enemies via their cellphones, some time ago, Hezbollah...
by Katie Eacrett | Sep 20, 2024 | Shabbat Shalom, Shmuel Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Portion Ki Tavo opens with a joyful opening “When you enter the Land…” At long last Moses can give his people the instructions for their life in the Promised Land. His instructions regarding the first fruits apply to other areas...
by Katie Eacrett | Sep 17, 2024 | Reflections from Israel
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Dear Friends,I feel compelled to write to you today because I cannot remain silent at this time.Just a couple of weeks ago, I received a heart-wrenching phone call from someone living in one of the communities of Samaria. He...
by Katie Eacrett | Sep 13, 2024 | Shabbat Shalom, Shmuel Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print We are winding our way towards the end of the Torah. A strong element in this week’s portion of Ki Tezeh is Rachamim, or mercy. Shmuel is puzzled by a particular verse and hopes to untangle it as he shares his thoughts. Stay tuned...