News and Reflections
Rabbi Leo Dee
Bereaved of his wife and two daughters, all three of whom were killed in a terror attack during Passover last year, Rabbi Dee’s story is one of perseverance and resilience. Rabbi Dee provides all of us with much needed advice on how to make it through the most challenging stretches of life, particularly since October 7th.
An Eye on Zion: Migdal Oz
Tucked into the hills of Gush Etzion just southwest of Jerusalem, the beautiful kibbutz of Migdal Oz stands as a beacon of ongoing resilience. Literally translated into English as “Tower of Strength,” Migdal Oz has truly lived up to its name. Through the years, the kibbutz has endured repeated gunfire and arson attacks by hostile Arab neighbors.
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Shmuel hosts Adi Rabinowitz Bedein, a Holocaust educator from Tekoa, to discuss Holocaust Remembrance Day.
We Can Only Trust in God
As we approached Passover, the entire country debated as to how we would be celebrating this year. Still in the midst of a terrible war, with some 100 hostages still held captive by Hamas in dreadful conditions, we asked ourselves how we would celebrate the holiday of freedom.
An Introduction to Passover
Every year CFOIC Heartland raises funds to help needy families with their Passover purchases. This year, with your gifts we were able to bless 500 families! We couldn't have done it without help from you, our faithful donors!Join Shmuel as he shares the impact of...
Settling the “Settler Question” with Sondra Baras and First Century Foundations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FwFs1BkdDoCFOIC's founder and International President Sondra Baras gave an interview on First Century Foundations. Sondra and host Jeff discussed the terms "West Bank" and "Settler" and life in the Biblical Heartland.
An Eye on Zion: Ofra
Nestled in the hills of the Benjamin region in Samaria near the historic Mount Baal Hazor, Ofra is more than just a suburban area. It is a testament to the timeless bond between the people of Israel and the land God promised them.
A Visit With Shmuel: Adora and Telem
In this week’s video, I introduce you to Telem and Adora, two small but resilient communities located directly northwest of the ancient Biblical city of Hebron. The 1,000 brave pioneers of Telem and Adora live courageously amidst a sea of hundreds of thousands of hostile Arabs.
Purim in the Wake of War
At the conclusion of World War II, the world learned of the horrors that the Nazis had inflicted upon the Jewish people. For the first time in history, a nation had decided to fully exterminate another people, to eradicate the Jewish people from the face of the earth.
An Eye on Zion: Gilgal – Argaman
As the Children of Israel prepared to cross the Jordan River, two and a half tribes, Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh, sought permission to settle the lush, fertile soil on the eastern side of the Jordan.





