by Cindy Hurwitz | Nov 7, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom! This week in Parshat Vayera, we uncover the deep and ancient roots of one of history’s most enduring conflicts — the struggle between Ishmael and Isaac. What began as an act of faith and generosity from Sarah and Abraham set in motion a story that...
by Cindy Hurwitz | Oct 30, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom! This week in Parashat Lech Lecha, we begin the remarkable journey of Abraham—the first to truly answer God’s call. “Go forth from your land… to the place I will show you.” With these few words, a covenant begins and faith is born. What gave Abraham the...
by Cindy Hurwitz | Oct 24, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom! This week, we revisit one of the most iconic stories in the Torah — the story of Noach and the ark. What gave Noach the strength to stand firm in a world filled with corruption? How did his faith, integrity, and righteousness set him apart in a...
by Katie Eacrett | Oct 17, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom! This week’s Torah portion recounts the story of the first death: Abel’s murder by his brother Cain. The Midrash states that Adam and Eve sat by Abel’s body, lost and devastated. How could they move forward in such a dark world? After...
by Katie Eacrett | Oct 14, 2025 | News from the Land
by Shmuel Junger Dear Friends, It has been a true rollercoaster over the past two years. The darkest moment in modern-day Israel- the 7th of October- left a deep and unerasable mark on every soul in Israel, and on every Israel lover around the world. We have spoken...
