You’ve probably never heard of Kedem Arava, a small community on the northern tip of the Dead Sea. After the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, 90% of the men from Kedem Arava left their homes to defend their country!
After a challenging year, we, the staff at CFOIC want to thank you, our supporters. Your prayers, donations, and continuous support have strengthened us and allowed us to continue our work in the Biblical Heartland. We couldn’t do it without you!
On the morning of March 28, schoolchildren from the small community of Na’ama located just north of ancient Jericho in the Jordan Valley, boarded their school bus ready to start another typical school day. They had no idea that they would soon encounter a most terrifying and harrowing experience. As the school bus passed the … Read more
After an overwhelming year, we find ourselves again at Rosh Hashanah. As Iran is launching missiles and our soldiers fight in Lebanon, it is vital to call on the King. Please join me as I explain the traditions and intricacies of Rosh Hashana.
Join CFOIC director Shmuel Junger for an interview with Anat Safrir, the head of Samaria Family Assitance. This organization is dedicated to helping Samaria residents in need.
Perched on the hills of Samaria just west of the Jordan Valley, the small community of Migdalim has persevered in the face of enormous challenge. Relatively isolated, surrounded by Arab towns and quite distant from Israel’s main population centers, Migdalim was founded in 1984 by a hardy group of pioneers focused on securing the People … Read more
Tisha B’av is the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, commemorating the destruction of both Temples and the suffering of the Jewish people. Delving into a conversation between the philosopher Plate and the prophet Jeremiah, Shmuel explores the question of what the Temple means and why people continue to mourn its loss.
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.
As the sun sets of Fridays and the hustle and bustle of the week fades into the background, families in Judea and Samaria nestle into the sacred embrace of the sabbath. But one Friday evening, tranquility shattered as a sinister plot unfolded in Shaked, located in Northern Samaria. As parents tenderly tucked their children into … Read more
