I feel truly privileged to be leading
such an important organization, and
especially when I consider the wonderful partners that we have been working with over the years, such as the two individuals featured in this newsletter.
Thanks to you, CFOIC was able to plant a grove of young trees in Gitit, just in time for Tu B’shvat! Tu B’Shvat is the new year for trees and is traditionally celebrated by planting trees and eating fruits and nuts native to Israel.
In Parsha Bo Moshe is faced with plagues and impending departure from Egypt. However, he is concerned about the story that will be told to subsequent generations of the Children of Israel. What legacy developed and why is it important? Join Shmuel for portion Bo, the Nobel Prize, and the exodus from Egypt!
CFOIC Heartland is proud to share this interview with Joshua Washington! Joshua is a musician, activist and the director of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel.
Did the staff of Aaron turn into an alligator? Why did the staff turn into a creature or an animal anyway? This event sent a message to Pharaoh that echoes today. Join Shmuel for the 10 plagues, the snake and the staff, and more Torah inspiration!
We start a new book this week! Shemot means “names” and the names of the people of Israel have as much significance as the names of the stars. The children of Israel were a nation of slaves, yet their names were still important to G-d who heard their cry. Join Shmuel for this week’s Torah portion!
De beroemde Israëlische componist Meir Ariel schreef de tekst voor een lied dat door veel van Israëls grootste muzikanten wordt gezongen, vergelijkbaar met “We Are the World” van Michael Jackson. In het lied “The Technicolor Dreamcoat” beschrijft Ariel metaforisch het diverse kledingspalet van Israël. Hoewel de natie Israël op het … Read more
Liebe Freunde, Der bekannte israelische Komponist Meir Ariel lieferte den Text … Read more
As we navigate this somber period, let us honor Amichai’s memory by continuing to stand together in the face of adversity.
Portion Vayechi is the last portion of the book of Genesis. It is also Shmuel’s 40th birthday this week! Shmuel digs into his bar mitzvah portion reflecting on the famed Zionist Max Nordau, the burial place of Rachel, and three important words from Jeremiah. Join Shmuel for portion Vayechi!