Vayakhel (Gathered) – Exodus 35:1 – 38:20
A simple structure constructed of volunteered items easily found in ordinary households, the Tabernacle represents the very essence of human freedom and equality.
Vayikra (And He [God] Called) – Leviticus 1:1 – 5:26
Leviticus is dedicated primarily to instructing us in the various sacrifices that are brought in the Tabernacle and, later on, in the Temple, as well as other instructions pertaining to the work of the priests and the Levites.
Tazria (Conceived Seed) – Leviticus 12:1 – 13:59
When seen from this perspective, the rules of purity and impurity contained in this portion enable us to deepen our understanding of the overwhelming power of life and the overarching value that the Bible ascribes to it. Life is from God. Life is pure.
Passover – The Exodus From Egypt
There is no way that the Children of Israel knew as they stood on the banks of the Red Sea, what effect this miracle would have on the surrounding nations. And, of course, in ancient times, news would not travel that fast in any case – it would be months before news reached Moab, Philistia, and Canaan.
NIEUWS UIT HET HEARTLAND – August 2022
Echte mensen kunnen waardevolle dingen bereiken ondanks politici Een paar weken geleden waren er verkiezingen en sindsdien staat het nieuws bol van de politiek. Normaal gesproken volg ik elke nuance in de politiek met grote belangstelling. Maar de politieke situatie in Israël is zo krankzinnig geworden dat zelfs … Read more
Yochanan in Eshkolot
Yohanan’s story is all about Zionism. He made Aliyah as a child to the newly born State of Israel, rose in the ranks of the IDF and then, after retirement, settled in the Judean Hills community of Eshkolot. While so many slow down in retirement, for Yohanan, retirement was an opportunity to create something new in his new-found home of Eshkolot. This is Yohanan’s story.
Matot (Tribes) Numbers 30:2 – 32:42
Moses then reminds them of the sin of the spies who had returned from the Land of Israel and spoke ill of the land, causing the people to doubt the success of their imminent entry. God’s response, of course, was to punish the people and delay the entry for an additional 38 years. Moses fears that if Reuben and Gad remain in the land east of the Jordan, the rest of the people will refuse to enter. After years of experience with the Children of Israel, Moses is quite aware that the littlest provocation can instill fear and lack of faith in the people.
A Virtual Tour to Sussya
Sussya Once again, CFOIC Heartland is excited to bring you another exclusive virtual tour! In this episode, join Sondra Oster Baras and Danny Ehrlich in the Biblical town and modern-day community of Sussya, where you’ll get to see the remains of an ancient synagogue, discover the meaning behind the “rolling stone,” and learn about Sussya’s extraordinary … Read more
A Visit With Shmuel: Salit
Salit is different from most of the communities we have visited together. The original pioneers came to Salit to create a new community in Samaria. They were true pioneers
