by Kim Troup | Nov 12, 2023 | Reflections from Israel, Uncategorized
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 CFOIC hosts special guest Dr. Kobby Barda. Dr. Barda shares his unique insight on the campus protests and the current state of American politics. Dr. Barda currently serves as the Director General for the Ministry of Tourism. He holds a Master’s...
by Kim Troup | Sep 21, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
Our past holds the key to understanding the present This week we read the Song of Moses, one of Moses’ final speeches to the Children of Israel before his death. The only other words Moses speaks to the nation after this are the words of blessing in Deuteronomy...
by Kim Troup | Sep 7, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
This week, we read a double portion, Nitzavim/Vayelech! I share a thought with you about the first part of the double portion below but if you would like an additional thought about the second part of the double portion, just scroll down. Settling the Land is...
by Kim Troup | Aug 31, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
First Fruits of the Land of Israel This week’s portion opens with the ceremony of first fruits that is performed in the Temple, after the Children of Israel have entered the Land of Israel. When you come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you for an...
by Kim Troup | Aug 24, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
Slavery from a Biblical Perspective This weeks Torah portion includes the largest number of commandments of any other weekly portion. Beginning with Chapter 21 verse 10 and proceeding through Chapter 25, verse after verse is filled with situations and the rules of...
