NIEUWS UIT HET HEARTLAND –Juni 2024
Beste Vriend, Dit jaar heeft Memorial Day in Israël een gewicht dat zijn weerga niet kent. Elk jaar nemen Israëli’s van alle rangen en standen, zelfs zij die gezegend zijn nooit een … Read more
Bamidbar (In The Desert) – Numbers 1:1 – 4:20
Why did the children of Israel receive the Torah in the desert of all places? The desert is often a lawless place, a wild west with untamed residents.
Behukotai (My Statutes) – Leviticus 26:3 – 27:34
Shmuel shares a story about the Sanz Rebbe, a famous rabbi whose family perished in the Holocaust. The Sanz Rebbe had experience with curses and darkness, but he had great insight into blessings and the coming redemption of the Land of Israel.
The World is Upside Down
On Sunday afternoon, Hamas fired 8 missiles at central Israel. Sirens were heard in Petach Tikvah, Herzliya, Tel-Aviv and many other cities.
Behar (At the Mountain) -Leviticus 25:1 – 26:2
This week Shmuel shares from portion Behar while wrapping up his trip to Franklin, Tennessee where he attended the Israel Summit.
A Visit With Shmuel: Yom Ha’aztmaut
In today’s video, I give you a glimpse of how some of the devout pioneers in the Biblical Heartland express their gratitude to God for the miraculous restoration, 76 years ago, of the People of Israel in the Land of Israel.
Emor (Say) – Leviticus 21:1 – 24:23
Death plays an important role, as this week’s Torah portion coincides with Israel’s Memorial Day, Independence Day, and the memorial for Shmuel’s late father.
Rabbi Leo Dee
Bereaved of his wife and two daughters, all three of whom were killed in a terror attack during Passover last year, Rabbi Dee’s story is one of perseverance and resilience. Rabbi Dee provides all of us with much needed advice on how to make it through the most challenging stretches of life, particularly since October 7th.
Kedoshim (Holy) – Leviticus 16:1 – 20:27
Shabbat Shalom! This week’s Torah portion Kedoshim opens with a powerful statement: Be holy as I am holy. But what is holiness?
An Eye on Zion: Migdal Oz
Tucked into the hills of Gush Etzion just southwest of Jerusalem, the beautiful kibbutz of Migdal Oz stands as a beacon of ongoing resilience. Literally translated into English as “Tower of Strength,” Migdal Oz has truly lived up to its name. Through the years, the kibbutz has endured repeated gunfire and arson attacks by hostile Arab neighbors.