by Katie Eacrett | Dec 4, 2023 | News from the Land
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print December 5, 2023Sondra Oster Baras On June 7, 1981, the Israeli Air Force destroyed the Osirak nuclear reactor, deep in Iraqi territory. Menachem Begin was Israel’s prime minister at the time and US President Ronald Reagan was...
by Katie Eacrett | Nov 30, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print In Portion Vayishlach Jacob prepares to meet Esau with gifts, prayer, and potential combat. Why did the angel visit Jacob on the night before meeting his brother? Is this similar to meetings experienced by Joshua, Moses, and...
by Katie Eacrett | Nov 23, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Welcome to Portion Vayetzei! This week Jacob is running from his brother. Though he gained both the birthright and the blessing Jacob finds himself penniless and wandering through no man’s land. Yet Jacob remains hopeful. What is...
by Katie Eacrett | Nov 20, 2023 | Reflections from Israel
https://youtu.be/ib7yKvieS7ENovember 21, 2023To say that 2023 has been a challenging year would be an understatement. We, the staff of CFOIC Heartland are so grateful to you, our supporters and friends! Thank you for standing with Israel.For our friends in America,...
by Katie Eacrett | Nov 16, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Join Shmuel for portion Toldot! This portion details the epic battle between brothers Esau and Jacob. Why shouldn’t Isaac choose his strong son Esau to succeed him? Jacob and Rebeccah certainly fooled Isaac with the “hands of...
