by Cindy Hurwitz | Apr 2, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom! This week, we begin the Book of Vayikra, delving into the profound and often misunderstood concept of sacrifice. Why does the Torah dedicate so much space to korbanot? What was their true purpose, and what do they mean for us today? Maimonides and...
by Cindy Hurwitz | Mar 27, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom! This week’s Torah portion, Pekudei, reveals a powerful truth: real connection isn’t built in a moment of excitement—it grows over time, through commitment and reflection. Just as Moses’ relationship with the Tabernacle deepened after its completion, so...
by Katie Eacrett | Mar 25, 2025 | News from the Land
March 25, 2025 Sondra Oster Baras Every Sunday morning I teach Bible in a Women’s Bible School that I founded just after retiring as Director of CFOIC Heartland. It is one of the highlights of my week to teach women from my community the brilliant words of our...
by Cindy Hurwitz | Mar 19, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom! This week’s Torah portion, Vayakel, brings us a powerful message of unity, transformation, and redemption. After the Israelites’ grievous sin with the Golden Calf, Moses gathers the people once again, guiding them to rebuild and redirect their hearts...
by Cindy Hurwitz | Mar 12, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom! This week’s Torah portion, Ki Tisa, takes us from the heights of divine revelation to the depths of betrayal with the sin of the Golden Calf. How could a nation that just witnessed God’s miracles turn away so quickly? And what does this moment teach us...
