by Kim Troup | Jan 12, 2023 | Newsletters, Shabbat Shalom
The Wisdom of Miriam The first portion of the Book of Exodus is one of transformation – the children of Israel, the family of Jacob, become the “Hebrews” and the Children of Israel, with a national focus. The family of Amram and Yocheved become the first...
by Elyshia Johnson | Jun 27, 2022 | Reflections from Israel, Uncategorized
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Celebrating a Jewish Wedding Many tourists who have visited Israel and have never been exposed to Jewish customs before, find themselves “dropping in” on a Jewish wedding if there is a wedding taking place in their hotel. And they...
by Elyshia Johnson | Dec 14, 2020 | Newsletters, Reflections from Israel
Interfaith marriage is always a heartbreaker, for both families involved. Each family has raised their child in the faith that they believe to be the true one. Each family has immersed their child in the customs and culture that come with their faith. When their son...
by Kim Troup | Oct 19, 2020 | Reflections from Israel, Uncategorized
Death is a natural part of life – everyone will experience the loss of a loved one and will grieve in a personal and profound way. But every culture and faith has created their own ways to help deal with the grief and the loss. Judaism has a unique set of customs...
by Kim Troup | Oct 1, 2020 | Reflections from Israel, Uncategorized
The Feast of Tabernacles, or Sukkot, as it is known in Hebrew, has begun to resonate among Christians in recent years. Churches host Feast of Tabernacles celebrations and thousands of Christians celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem each year in fulfillment...
