by Katie Eacrett | Nov 14, 2022 | Reflections from Israel
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Giving Thanks Thanksgiving is celebrated at the end of November in the United States. It is also celebrated in many other countries at various times of the year. The idea of giving thanks, to God, to our family and friends, to...
by Katie Eacrett | Sep 16, 2022 | Reflections from Israel
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur https://youtu.be/E-d778-wIK0Jews often refer to this time of year as the High Holy Days. It is a time that includes the Jewish New Year and the Day of Atonement. The Bible does not reference a New Year...
by Elyshia Johnson | Jun 27, 2022 | Reflections from Israel, Uncategorized
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Celebrating a Jewish Wedding Many tourists who have visited Israel and have never been exposed to Jewish customs before, find themselves “dropping in” on a Jewish wedding if there is a wedding taking place in their hotel. And they...
by Katie Eacrett | Mar 28, 2022 | Reflections from Israel
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print What is Modesty? https://youtu.be/vnTKzRIFfCsModesty is a loaded word. It has been used to describe appropriate behavior and appropriate dress. It has been confused with humility. It is often used to restrict women and rarely used...
by Katie Eacrett | Feb 3, 2022 | Reflections from Israel
Is there a Holiday of Love? The holiday of love – Valentine’s Day is widely celebrated all over the world. In the US, it has become another of many commercialized holidays when the greeting card, chocolate and flower industries make a killing. But is there...
