NIEUWS UIT HET HEARTLAND – Januari 2023
En prachtig jaar met nieuwe dingen ligt voor ons! Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! Het is inderdaad een nieuw jaar en een jaar … Read more
Christmas and New Year’s Day
Those of different faiths have some awareness of Christmas. But what does this holiday mean to Jews, who have always been outsiders to the Christian experience even as they live comfortable lives in Europe or North America?
Miketz (The End) – Genesis 41:1 – 44:17
In this week’s Torah portion, we continue the story of Joseph in Egypt. The portion begins with Joseph’s rise to power, thanks to his interpretation of Pharaoh’s dream. He is given full responsibility for feeding the nation and, indeed surrounding nations, during the upcoming famine.
A Visit With Shmuel: Kiryat Arba
This month, I visited the community of Kiryat Arba, one of the original Jewish communities in Judea, established just after the Six Day War.
Vayeshev (And He (Jacob) Settled) – Genesis 37:1 – 40:23
This week’s portion begins the story of Joseph, beginning with Genesis chapter 37. We learn that Jacob favors Joseph and buys him a striped coat, which results in the brothers’ terrible jealousy of him.
The Meaning of Hanukkah
Hanukkah is a popular Jewish holiday, usually celebrated in December. Because of its proximity to Christmas, some people assume that it is a Jewish version of Christmas. But Hanukkah is a unique holiday that celebrates a special miracle of salvation to the Jewish people. And its messages can resonate deeply to Christians as well.
NEUIGKEITEN AUS DEM KERNLAND-Dezember 2022
Der Israel bewahrt, schläft nie Liebe Freunde, Wenn ich auf das Ende des Jahres 2022 und den Beginn von 2023 blicke, denke … Read more
Vayishlach (And He (Jacob) Sent) – Genesis 32:4 – 36:43
This week’s Torah portion begins with Jacob’s preparation for his confrontation with Esau. He has just returned from years in the home of his uncle Laban, he has four wives and 12 children, a great deal of sheep and other animals, but he remains concerned as to whether Esau is still intent on killing him.
NIEUWS UIT HET HEARTLAND – December 2022
De Bewaarder van Israël slaapt niet Als ik naar het einde van 2022 en het begin van 2023 kijk, denk ik aan de woorden uit Israëls volkslied, “Hatikva,” wat “De Hoop” betekent. “Onze ogen … Read more
The Ties That Hold Us Together
I arrived in Israel in September 1975 to spend the year studying Bible in Jerusalem. I had been an active member of the Bnei Akiva Zionist youth movement in high school and we were encouraged to spend the year following high school graduation in Israel, to perfect our knowledge of Hebrew, to absorb the culture and deepen our roots to our land. In this way, we would strengthen our resolve to move to Israel as adults.