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...
by Katie Eacrett | Mar 7, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom! What is the spiritual significance of olive oil in the Bible? This week, Shmuel explores how oil is more than just a physical substance—it represents the connection between the earthly and the divine. From fueling the Menorah to symbolizing holiness in...
by Cindy Hurwitz | Feb 26, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom! The Tabernacle wasn’t just an ancient structure—it was a divine blueprint, rich with spiritual meaning and lessons that still resonate today. In this episode, we explore the deeper significance of the Tabernacle, the call for contributions, and the...