by Katie Eacrett | Dec 12, 2024 | Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Jacob’s life journey represents the journey of the Nation of Israel. In this portion Jacob is given a new name: Israel, meaning “to strive with God”. The fate of the people of Israel is hinted at in this name; a nation that will...
by Katie Eacrett | Dec 11, 2024 | Dutch
Beste Vriend, Nu ik hier zit te peinzen over 2025 en nadenk over alles wat er in 2024 is gebeurd, kan ik het niet helpen om terug te denken aan het verwoestende telefoontje dat ik kreeg op 1 januari 2024. Eerst was ik een...
by Katie Eacrett | Dec 9, 2024 | News from the Land
Twenty-three years ago, on the eve of Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), Elisha Medan, who was preparing to complete his stint of service in the IDF, took on a new mission with several friends in defense of the Land and People of Israel. Drawing their inspiration from...
by Katie Eacrett | Dec 6, 2024 | Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print When Jacob flees his family’s home, he leaves with nothing to his name. He does, however, have three qualities that see him through life’s challenges: A love of justice, loyalty, and an understanding of life’s complexities. Jacob...
by Katie Eacrett | Nov 29, 2024 | Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Genesis is filled with stories of first-born sons who are rejected in favor of their younger brothers. This week Esau and Jacob put their cards on the table and ask, “Who really is the first-born?” An impulsive hunter opposes his...
