by Shannon Smith | Jul 27, 2026 | News from the Land, Newsletters
a land being rebuilt When we speak about the miracle of Israel, we often think of dramatic moments – wars won against impossible odds, hostages rescued, or immigrants arriving home after centuries of exile. But sometimes the greatest miracles happen quietly. A...
by Shannon Smith | Jul 23, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
Portion Vaetchanan continues the story of Moses who is unable to enter the Land of Israel. In the English translation of this portion, it almost seems as though Moses blames the Children of Israel for his exclusion from the Land. However, when read in Hebrew,...
by Shannon Smith | Jul 14, 2026 | Heartland Stories, News from the Land
Following October 7, 2023, security tensions in the Hebron Hills spiked, leading countless families in the Hebron Hills on a downward spiral of emotional instability. Saving Lives Well in Advance: For many months, Shamai, a hardworking breadwinner from the Hebron...
by Shannon Smith | Jul 10, 2026 | News from the Land, Newsletters
There is a famous Jewish fable of a poor man, in despair, approaching his rabbi for much needed advice. “Rabbi,” he says, “my house is tiny, but my family is large. We barely have enough space to breathe in our own home. What should we do?” The rabbi gives him a...
by Shannon Smith | Jul 6, 2026 | News from the Land
Gilgal: Where Israel Came Home at Last! For nearly 3,800 years, the ancient city of Shechem has served as one of the most pivotal settings in the history of the Children of Israel and the Land of Israel. Nestled between Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal, the famed...
