by Katie Eacrett | Dec 31, 2025 | News from the Land
In 1983, a group of pioneering families following in the ideological footsteps of Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin established a new community in the hills of western Samaria. Like Begin, these pioneers were driven by an unwavering commitment towards...
by Katie Eacrett | Dec 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
by Kimberly Troup Dear Friends of Israel, As we enter December, my heart turns once again to the story that anchors my faith—the birth of my Savior. Scripture tells us in Matthew 2:1, “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king,...
by Katie Eacrett | Dec 30, 2025 | News from the Land
by Sondra Oster Baras Everything is political. Or at least that is how it seems at times. There are critical issues that Israel faces each and every day, the resolution of which can have unbelievable impact on our lives and on the entire Middle East. And...
by Katie Eacrett | Dec 26, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom In Parsha Vayigash, Joseph utters a life-changing statement: “It was not you who sent me here, but God.” So many different missions and path crossed to bring young Joseph down to Egypt, raise him up and bring his brother to him. Joseph’s...
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...
