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Reflections from Israel

Plato and the Prophet Jeremiah: A Tisha B’Av Teaching

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.

Training Firefighters in Israel: An Interview with Timothy Wainwright

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.

Heartland Story: Protecting Samaria’s Residents after 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

A Visit With Shmuel: Yom Ha’aztmaut

In today’s video, I give you a glimpse of how some of the devout pioneers in the Biblical Heartland express their gratitude to God for the miraculous restoration, 76 years ago, of the People of Israel in the Land of Israel.

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.

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Shmuel hosts Adi Rabinowitz Bedein, a Holocaust educator from Tekoa, to discuss Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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 your donations and gives an introduction to the holiday … Read more

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.