Cultivating the Land of Biblical Israel
That first day, everything I had ever thought about farming went right out the window. I hauled heavy irrigation tubes and I hacked at spiny weeds between the neat rows of sprouting green-tipped onions.
Reflections from Israel
An Attitude of Gratitude – Heartfelt Thanks from Har Gilo
January 21, 2020by Meira Weber The last thing we were expecting to show up on the doorstep of the...
Hey, Brother
January 14, 2020By: Meira Weber In Israel, there is an endearing yet perplexing tradition...
How I celebrate Christmas
I know for many who love Israel and follow the Hebraic roots of our faith, whether or not to celebrate Christmas can be a real struggle. And I usually get some chastising notes and emails from well-meaning folks who are aghast that I allow a pagan Christmas tree in my home, when I should know better! So I will apologize in advance if talking about Christmas or saying “Merry Christmas” is offensive to you.
Chanukah Nights
My sisters and I returned home from school on that first night of Chanukah the year we moved,...
The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
For the Lord comforts Zion; he comforts all her waste places and makes her wilderness like Eden, her desert like the garden of the Lord; joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the voice of song. Isaiah 51:3
Blessings of Beauty
One of my friends once joked, “Jews have a blessing for everything!” We laughed at the time, but it’s true.
Is it Safe to go to Israel?
do know that I’ve never felt safer than when I am in Israel. Because it truly is the Holy Land and because I am right where God wants me to be, there is an incredible sense of peace as you walk the land.
Spread His Shelter of Peace Over Us!
There is something very innate about wanting to create a space or shelter for ourselves. This is why I’ve always liked the holiday of Sukkot. During this week-long festival we get to live in temporary huts topped with branches and often beautifully decorated with artwork, flowers, and foliage.
Looking Forward, Not Back.
The first month of the Jewish year is always an exciting one. Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, catapults us right into a festive celebration of this year’s potential – we say special prayers, we blow the shofar, and we eat special foods that symbolize the blessings we hope to benefit from and bring with us into the new year.
