by Elyshia Johnson | Jun 17, 2019 | Newsletters, Reflections from Israel, Word to the Nations
by Kimberly TroupDirector, US OfficeEven though the Six Day War happened before I was born, it shaped much of my life. I grew up hearing stories of the miracles that took place during those short, yet brutal days of fighting. My father was gripped by the miracles...
by Elyshia Johnson | Apr 2, 2019 | News from the Land, Newsletters
Imagine being woken up at 5 in the morning by a wailing and threatening siren whose menacing tone rises and falls with the known signal of impending attack. It is the same sort of feeling that is experienced by families living near Gaza — those families have...
by Elyshia Johnson | Jan 25, 2019 | Newsletters, Uncategorized
Dear Friend, A few weeks ago, I personally visited some of the communities in Samaria, to get an update on their needs and to gain a first-hand perspective on how your support has helped them. It was a wonderful opportunity to drive through the mountains I love and...
by Elyshia Johnson | May 17, 2018 | Newsletters, Reflections from Israel
By Tessy Agassi This week we celebrated Shavuot, my personal favorite holiday of the Jewish year. While the Bible references this holiday as the Festival of First Fruits, on this holiday we also commemorate receiving the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. In fact, since...
by Kim Troup | May 9, 2017 | Reflections from Israel
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...
