News and Reflections
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.
A Letter from Shmuel, June 2026
From the moment we first recounted the story of the Exodus from Egypt, storytelling has always been one of our greatest strengths and an important mechanism in carrying our national memory from generation to generation.
They Tried to Silence Us – Which Means Our Work Matters More Than Ever
There are moments when an attack tells you more than a compliment ever could.
A Heartland Story: Saving Lives Well in Advance
Saving Lives – The falling shrapnel outside Roi on March 8th was a stark reminder of the major security gap that had been facing the community
How to Celebrate Shavuot in the Land of Israel
In Exodus 34:22, Shavuot is defined as the “Festival of Weeks,” marking “the first fruits of the wheat harvest.”
