by Katie Eacrett | Feb 17, 2026 | News from the Land
Today, families in Israel are celebrating FAMILY DAY! A day when everyone in the family is included, celebrated, and valued for their role in the family! Click below to watch as our Sarah shares about the importance of Family Day! CFOIC Heartland’s flagship social...
by Katie Eacrett | Feb 13, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom It is said that when the first two of the Ten Commandments were spoken, all of history and the entire world were changed. But after that? The Torah takes a turn for the less exciting. After the adventures of Genesis and the highs of Mt Sinai, portion...
by Katie Eacrett | Feb 5, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom In Portion Yitro the Children of Israel meet a nation that will haunt them for centuries: Amalek. Israel had no resources, land, or prior acquaintance with this nation, yet Amalek hated Israel, their God and all that was good. Conversely, Jethro, a...
by Katie Eacrett | Jan 30, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom Portion Beshalach asks the question: Where do we go from here? After a narrow escape from Egypt, the Children of Israel find themselves in the wilderness with no livelihood, food, or water. With this week’s recovery and burial of Ran Gvili, many people...
by Katie Eacrett | Jan 23, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom Shmuel opens with a story about Alfred Nobel, the chemist who left his fortune for the betterment of humanity, and in doing so changed his own legacy. In Parsha Bo Moshe is faced with plagues and impending departure from Egypt. However, he is concerned...
