Miketz (The End) – Genesis 41:1 – 44:17
In Portion Miketz, Jospeh pushes his brothers. He asks personal questions and puts them through a series of tests, but for what reason?
Vayeshev (And He (Jacob) Settled) – Genesis 37:1 – 40:23
Hanukkah begins in a few days! What is the connection between portion Vayeshev and Hannukah?
Kedem Arava: Rebirth of a Community in the Desert
You’ve probably never heard of Kedem Arava, a small community on the northern tip of the Dead Sea. After the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, 90% of the men from Kedem Arava left their homes to defend their country!
Vayishlach (And He (Jacob) Sent) – Genesis 32:4 – 36:43
Jacob’s life journey represents the journey of the Nation of Israel. In this portion Jacob is given a new name: Israel, meaning “to strive with God”. The fate of the people of Israel is hinted at in this name; a nation that will have to fight for its existence.
NIEUWS UIT HET HEARTLAND –December 2024
Beste Vriend, Nu ik hier zit te peinzen over 2025 en nadenk over alles wat er in 2024 is gebeurd, kan ik het niet helpen om terug te denken aan het verwoestende … Read more
Surveillance
As tensions in Judea and Samaria remain high, the brave and dedicated pioneers of the Biblical Heartland remain in danger from hostile Arab neighbors. Helping to bolster their surveillance capabilities can literally make the difference between life and death! You can save lives!
Shadmot Mechola
GIVING TO THE NEXT GENERATION Shadmot Mechola was founded on a legacy of commitment and perseverance. It was established in 1984 as a religious, cooperative agricultural community. When the first pioneers arrived in the area that is now Shadmot Mechola, they could not identify a strip of arable land for miles. Located on the northern … Read more
An Eye on Zion: Avigayil
Drawing their inspiration from the Biblical figure Avigayil (Abigail), Elisha and his friends decided to establish a new community in the southern Hebron Hills. They parked an old bus on a plot of land facing Maon, the ancient Biblical site where Avigayil lived.
Vayetzei (And He (Jacob) Left) – Genesis 28:10 – 32:3
When Jacob flees his family’s home, he leaves with nothing to his name. He does, however, have three qualities that see him through life’s challenges: A love of justice, loyalty, and an understanding of life’s complexities.
Toldot (Descendants) – Genesis 25:19 – 28:9
Genesis is filled with stories of first-born sons who are rejected in favor of their younger brothers. This week Esau and Jacob put their cards on the table and ask, “Who really is the first-born?”