News and Reflections
The Challenges and Tensions that Face Israel
Are we still at war? I have been writing this column “War Diaries” for over two years now and for the most part have documented the feelings, motivations and realities that we are facing in Israel since that terrible day on 7 October 2023.
A Letter from Shmuel, August 2026
When we at CFOIC Heartland speak about the people of Judea and Samaria, we often use the word “resilience.”
The Lessons of 1979 and the Warning for America
America, learn from our history. Refuse the leftist utopia promises. Guard your freedom. Stand with Israel. Stand with the Iranian church ― because the same God who is emptying the mosques of Iran is able to awaken America’s church.
Beit-El: Where Jacob the Patriarch ‘Encountered’ God!
For over 3,700 years, Beit-El has stood as one of the most revered locations in the history of the Children of Israel and the Land of Israel.
A Land Being Rebuilt
When we speak about the miracle of Israel, we often think of dramatic moments – wars won against impossible odds, hostages rescued, or immigrants arriving home after centuries of exile.
A Heartland Story: ‘Embracing’ and Healing Traumatized Families
“By helping to give many families in the Hebron Hills such peace of mind, our friends at CFOIC Heartland have played a role in strengthening the resilience of our communities at large!,”
A Letter from Shmuel, July 2026
There is a famous Jewish fable of a poor man, in despair, approaching his rabbi for much needed advice. “Rabbi,” he says, “my house is tiny, but my family is large.
Shechem: A Pivotal Gateway to the Promised Land!
Over 3,700 years ago, Abraham took his first steps on a path that would shape the destiny of his descendants.
The Weight of War Is Falling on Israel’s Reservists – and on Those Waiting at Home
If you are following the news coming out of Israel, you probably know that the country is heading once again toward another election.
Hebron: Where the Unbreakable Bond to the Land was Forged!
Over 3,700 years ago, Abraham took his first steps on a path that would shape the destiny of his descendants.