Politics in Israel – May 8, 2012
What a topsy-turvy week this has been for Israeli politics. Just a few days ago,...
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Blessed is He Who Keeps His Promise – April 15, 2012
Today is the day after Passover and everything goes back to normal. Last night we were up late...
Israel and Iran ~ March 7, 2012
Prime Minister Netanyahu just completed a very important visit to the US. He addressed AIPAC,...
UNESCO, Gilad Shalit, Iran – November 8, 2011
These past few weeks have included a number of significant events, seemingly unrelated, and yet...
Am Yisrael Chai – Israel lives – December 5, 201
Today the four women who make up CFOIC Heartland’s Israel office went on an outing, to recharge...
Thoughts on Yom Kippur – October 10, 2011
Just two days ago, on Saturday, Jews all over the world marked the holiest day of the year, Yom...
Planting Trees – February 7, 2012
Tomorrow is Tu B’Shvat, the annual holiday of trees. Although this day was well known in...
Elections in Israel and America – January 10, 2012
Israeli politics are known for their volatility and unexpectedness. There have only been 6...
The Joy of Sharing Shabbat – February 12, 2013
As I write this newsletter, I am in Australia on what has become an annual February trip. This...
Exciting Israeli Election – January 8, 2012
We are just two weeks away from national elections in Israel and it is, indeed, a unique...