Becoming a Proud Woman of Israel

Becoming a Proud Woman of Israel

Ofra High School By: Shira Schwartz 8/8/2017 When I asked Yaffa to tell me about the girls she helps in Ofra, she had so many stories to tell, she had a hard time choosing.  As the coordinator of the Immigrant Program at the Ofra High School for Girls, she speaks of...
JUST BECAUSE THEY LOVE US MOM!

JUST BECAUSE THEY LOVE US MOM!

An experience of a lifetime By: Kimberly Troup August 8, 2017 On my trip to Israel in March 2017, I was privileged to have two kindergarten teachers from my children’s public school go on the tour with me.  Since I knew their heart was for children, and I have...
Who “Owns” The Land of Israel? Part 5

Who “Owns” The Land of Israel? Part 5

by Kimberly Troup Jerusalem– How many names are there for Jerusalem?  I would like to focus on five that are mentioned In the bible: Salem, Moriah, Jebus, Zion, and Jerusalem.  The Biblical references for the purchase of this city take a lot more digging than the ones...

Who “Owns” the Land of Israel? Part 3

by Kimberly Troup Hebron, Shechem, Jerusalem…  What do these three cities in Israel have in common?  If you read most newspaper articles, they list them as being in the “Occupied West Bank” or “Palestine”.  However, if you read your Bible, you find...
Hometown Celebration

Hometown Celebration

Introduction:  Mazal Tov!  Avital Stern Buchnick, my trusted and wonderful assistant, has given birth to an adorable baby girl.  While she is on maternity leave, my neighbor and old friend Shira Schwartz will be writing some of our emails.  For those of you who have...