by Katie Eacrett | Dec 18, 2025 | Reflections from Israel
We are devastated by the vicious attack in Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. Our hearts and prayers are with the Jewish community of Australia. How do we continue to celebrate in the wake of such darkness? The Maccabees were faced with this same question over 2,000...
by Katie Eacrett | Dec 18, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom and Happy Hanukkah! This week we arrive at Parsha Miketz, and an obvious question: Why didn’t Joseph’s brothers recognize him? His clothing disguised his identity, and the brothers were deceived by their own eyes. This thread of clothing and disguise is...
by Katie Eacrett | Dec 12, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom and Happy Hanukkah! What does Hanukkah have to do with the story of Joseph? Portion Vayeshev is read during Hanukkah, and this sheds some light on the holiday. The secret can be found in the brief mention of the dry pit that held Joseph. Listen now for...
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...
