by Elyshia Johnson | Nov 5, 2020 | News from the Land
November 2, 2020by Sondra BarasI am often asked about the origins of CFOIC Heartland. People are particularly intrigued at the thought of an Orthodox Jew heading up an organization called Christian Friends of Israeli Communities. I always respond that the idea was a...
by Kim Troup | Oct 19, 2020 | News from the Land
October 6, 2020by Sondra BarasMy father passed away three weeks ago. He was 94 years old and during his final months, he had sunk into the depths of dementia and no longer recognized me. It had been many months since I had been able to have even the most rudimentary...
by Kim Troup | Feb 2, 2012 | Reflections from Israel
December 2011 I spoke to Dina the other day. She was having a hard time dealing with the recent anniversary of her daughter’s death. She told me that before the actual day, things are always busy with planning the yearly memorial service, so emotions are held in...
