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...
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...
