Shemot (Names) – Exodus 1:1 – 6:1

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...
People of Faith in the Promised Land

People of Faith in the Promised Land

By: Sondra Baras Tuesday April 3, 2018 The CFOIC Heartland Annual Israel Tour has just gone home after spending at least a week and for some, 11 days, touring Israel.  (We structured our tour differently this year — a basic 7 day tour and a 4 day add-on which enabled...