News and Reflections
Watchmen on the Walls: Praying for Israel’s Elections
“I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night” (Isaiah 62:6).
A Holy and Joyous Time of Year
As you read this article, we will have just completed our month-long autumn holiday season. The season begins with Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, which is first mandated in the Bible. biblical
This Is Our Land! Letter from Shmuel, October 2026
Most recently, I came across an article in an Israeli newspaper that struck a chord with me.
Dothan: An Eternal Reminder of God’s Protection!
Almost 3,000 years ago, the ancient city of Dothan was the setting for a most miraculous demonstration of God’s protection for His people and specifically, His prophets.
Is the Netherlands Banning Biblical Products?
In this special conversation from the sukkah, Shmuel sits down with Frank van Oordt , director of Christians for Israel (C4I) in the Netherlands, to discuss the dramatic new developments surrounding Israel and the Netherlands.
With Boycotts Against the Biblical Heartland, Who Ultimately Pays the Price?
Something significant is happening in Europe, and it deserves a serious conversation.
What is Kapparot?
What do you think about the famous Jewish custom of Kapparot?
Rosh Hashanah with Sondra Oster Baras
The weekly Torah portion is suspended this week as we celebrate Rosh Hashanah.
The High Holy Days – Biblical Feasts with Extra Meaning
Jews often refer to this time of year as the High Holy Days. It is a time that includes the Jewish New Year and the Day of Atonement.
Letter from Shmuel, September 2026
There’s a famous saying that “you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.”