After an overwhelming year, we find ourselves again at Rosh Hashanah. As Iran is launching missiles and our soldiers fight in Lebanon, it is vital to call on the King. Please join me as I explain the traditions and intricacies of Rosh Hashana.
Liebe Freunde, Als ich mich hinsetzte, um meinen monatlichen Brief an Sie für Oktober zu schreiben, wurde mir bewusst, dass wir in Israel mit dem bevorstehenden Rosch Haschana-Fest ein weiteres Jahr im jüdischen Kalender abschließen werden. Ein paar Tage … Read more
Beste Vriend, Toen ik ging zitten om mijn maandelijkse brief aan u voor oktober te schrijven, realiseerde ik me dat we in Israël op het punt staan weer een jaar op de … Read more
This is it! We read this portion near the end of the Torah as the year draws to a close.
Last week, we learned that thousands of Hezbollah terrorists were surprised by the sudden explosion of their pagers. Knowing that Israel is able to track the location of its enemies via their cellphones, some time ago, Hezbollah warned all of its terrorists to stop using cellphones. But they needed some system for communication. Enter the pagers.
Portion Ki Tavo opens with a joyful opening “When you enter the Land…” At long last Moses can give his people the instructions for their life in the Promised Land. His instructions regarding the first fruits apply to other areas of life, like new marriages, new homes and new babies.
Join CFOIC director Shmuel Junger for an interview with Anat Safrir, the head of Samaria Family Assitance. This organization is dedicated to helping Samaria residents in need.
We are winding our way towards the end of the Torah. A strong element in this week’s portion of Ki Tezeh is Rachamim, or mercy. Shmuel is puzzled by a particular verse and hopes to untangle it as he shares his thoughts.
During the Feast of Tabernacles in 1977, an idealistic couple heading to visit the pioneering community of Kedumim suddenly found themselves taking on a new mission.
Liebe Freunde, Wir in Israel durchleben derzeit eine „Wartezeit“, die zweifellos zu den intensivsten Erfahrungen der jüngsten Vergangenheit gehört. Die Israelis sind seit mehr als zwei Wochen nervös, weil sie einen Großangriff des Irans und seiner Stellvertreter-Terrororganisationen erwarten. Unzählige … Read more