by Shannon Smith | Oct 12, 2026 | News from the Land, Newsletters
Most recently, I came across an article in an Israeli newspaper that struck a chord with me. It was written by an Israeli journalist who had made the most unfortunate decision to leave Israel and move to Germany. In many ways, his perspective was painfully realistic....
by Shannon Smith | Sep 28, 2026 | News from the Land, Newsletters
Something significant is happening in Europe, and it deserves a serious conversation. On September 22, the Netherlands is scheduled to begin prohibiting the import, purchase, and sale of goods originating from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria. The Dutch...
by Shannon Smith | Sep 8, 2026 | News from the Land, Newsletters
There’s a famous saying that “you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” As human beings, we often appreciate someone or something only after we lose them, such as a loved one, a relationship, a job we once complained about, or even a chapter of life we took for...
by Shannon Smith | Aug 17, 2026 | News from the Land, Newsletters
Are we still at war? I have been writing this column “War Diaries” for over two years now and for the most part have documented the feelings, motivations and realities that we are facing in Israel since that terrible day on 7 October 2023. For most of that time,...
by Shannon Smith | Aug 11, 2026 | News from the Land, Newsletters
When we at CFOIC Heartland speak about the people of Judea and Samaria, we often use the word “resilience.” It is the resilience to build a home in a place that is not always easy, driven by faith, conviction, and a deep love for the Land of Israel. It is the...
