NIEUWS UIT HET HEARTLAND – Juni 2023
De betekening van Shavuot/Pinksteren We hebben zojuist ´Sjavoeot´ gevierd, Pinksteren, waarmee de Openbaring bij Sinaï wordt gemarkeerd, precies zeven weken na … Read more
NEUIGKEITEN AUS DEM KERNLAND-Juni 2023
Die Bedeutung von Schawuot / Pfingsten Liebe Freunde, Wir haben gerade das Fest Schawuot, Pfingsten, … Read more
Israel is an Independent Country!
I am getting tired of foreign interference in internal Israeli politics. I realize that there is a long history of foreign interference in Israel, particularly from the US and Europe. These countries can be counted among Israel’s strongest allies and for that reason, their interference is often the most potent. But what we are seeing today has crossed all lines.
Naso (To Carry/Appoint) – Numbers 4:21-7:89
Thus shall you bless the children of Israel, it is to be said to them: May G-d bless you and keep you, May G-d shine His face upon you and be gracious to you, May G-d turn His face to you and grant you peace.
What is Pentecost?
Pentecost is a little-known holiday in many Christian denominations. Its connection to the founding of the church from the Book of Acts is well-known but in fact, Pentecost is rooted in the Hebrew Scriptures.
Bamidbar (In The Desert) – Numbers 1:1 – 4:20
To this day, all first-born sons to a Jewish mother are ‘redeemed’ in a special ceremony which represents the divine statement that the Nation of Israel is holy.
A Visit With Shmuel: Netafim
Just before Israel celebrated its 75th Independence Day, I had the pleasure of visiting the community of Kiryat Netafim in Samaria. As we drove through the neighborhoods, I encountered a heartwarming display of the residents’ pride and love for their homeland, as every balcony was adorned with Israeli flags and blue and white garlands.
Behar/Behukotai (At the Mountain/My Statutes) – Leviticus 25:1-27:34
This week’s portion opens with the laws of the Sabbatical year and the Jubilee. The first section describes the Sabbatical year – for six years the farmers will tend and cultivate the land and on the seventh year, they will rest.
Meet Sagi from Karnei Shomron
Meet Sagi from Karnei Shomron! CFOIC Heartland is proud to introduce the latest episode of A Modern Pioneer in Biblical Israel. Join Maya Berretta as she interviews a Jewish pioneer, living in a community somewhere in Judea and Samaria.
Emor (Say) – Leviticus 21:1 – 24:23
The child of a mixed marriage between a Jew and a non-Jew will always be confused, will lack a clear identity and will have trouble relating to God.