A Success Story in Gitit
The small community of Gitit, located in the western part of the Jordan Valley and comprising just 110 families, was suddenly left with a gaping hole when 70 of its men were called up for reserve duty.
Naso (To Carry/Appoint) – Numbers 4:21-7:89
Shabbat shalom. This week we read the portion of Naso. There is something in this portion that is sure to be familiar: the priestly blessing!
An Eye on Zion: Kedumim
Almost 3,800 years ago, the great-great-grandchildren of Joseph, excitedly surveyed the lush hills of Samaria comprising the tribal territories allotted to them by Joshua. However, the tribesmen of Manasseh and Ephraim, the two sons of Joseph, faced an ostensible dilemma: How would their mountainous territories accommodate and provide for their large populations?
NEUIGKEITEN AUS DEM KERNLAND-Juni 2024
Liebe Freunde, In diesem Jahr hat Israels Gedenktag für die Gefallenen ein Gewicht, wie noch nie in der jüngeren Vergangenheit. Jedes Jahr haben Israelis aus allen Gesellschaftsschichten, selbst diejenigen, die das Glück hatten, nie einen nahen Verwandten oder Freund … Read more
The Feast of Weeks: An Introduction to Shavuot
In this video, Shmuel provides us with some significant insight about the holiday of Shavuot, also known as the Festival of Weeks.
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.