Hometown Celebration
In Karnei Shomron everyone gathered outside the Community Center, dressed festively in blue and white, the colors of our dear flag. Standing under the night stars, the ceremony began.
Reflections from Israel
Arise and Walk the Land
Standing there it was obvious to us just how vital this place is strategically, biblically and historically. We learned that Hemdat was originally established as a “Nahal” military outpost by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in 1979.
Reflections on Passover
Passover starts long before the night of the fifteenth day of the Hebrew month of Nissan. As the...
Our Emotional Visit to the Bet Hagai Youth Village
The Bet Hagai Youth Village is an extraordinary project that was undertaken by its pioneering founders as a way of strengthening Israeli society. The village provides loving group homes and house parents for teenage boys, many of whom come broken in spirit and from broken homes. Bet Hagai enables them to enter adulthood with hope and a healing of their souls.
Who Will Go?
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 This last trip to Israel was amazing. It was short, fast-moving, and...
Reflections on Chanukah
The Hebrew month of Kislev is called the Month of Glory and Heroism. Long before the 25th day of...
Reflections on Rain
The first sweet rainfall came down a few weeks ago. It was no more than a drizzle. The sun was...
Reflections on the Hebrew Language
To me, part of the thrill of living in Israel is the language. Until I moved here, Hebrew was...
Reflections on Prayer: U’Netaneh Tokef Kedushat Hayo
It’s hard to believe that it’s been only three days since the High Holy Days passed... Rosh...
Reflections on Rosh Hashanah
I hosted a crowd at my home for the Rosh Hashanah holidays. Add that to me, my husband, kids and...