by Katie Eacrett | Mar 21, 2024 | Shabbat Shalom, Shmuel Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print This week’s Torah portion Vayikra opens the book of Leviticus. This portion emphasizes the importance of remembering Amalek, the enemy of the children of Israel. The book of Leviticus lays out a blueprint of the Tabernacle and its...
by Katie Eacrett | Mar 18, 2024 | News from the Land
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print As the Children of Israel prepared to cross the Jordan River, two and a half tribes, Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh, sought permission to settle the lush, fertile soil on the eastern side of the Jordan. The condition that God...
by Katie Eacrett | Mar 15, 2024 | Shabbat Shalom, Shmuel Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print The book of Shemot (Exodus) ends with the portion Pikudei. In this portion, the Shekhinah- the Divine Presence, finally arrives at long last. Why did it take so long? The Divine Presence only joins the Children of Israel after...
by Katie Eacrett | Mar 8, 2024 | Shabbat Shalom, Shmuel Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Portion Vayakhel discusses coming together. This principle has led to community life becoming a firm foundation for the Jewish people. Join Shmuel as he discusses bowling leagues, social capital, and the importance of...
by Katie Eacrett | Mar 5, 2024 | Reflections from Israel
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print 106 Days in GazaAn Interview with Chagay Meir Join Shmuel for an interview with Chagay Meir, a father, community manager, and soldier. Chagay spent 106 days fighting in Gaza before returning to civilian life. Tune in for a...
