by Katie Eacrett | Jul 16, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
Deuteronomy is the last book of the Torah and is one long farewell speech from Moshe. To kick off his speech, Moshe reminds the people of the sin of the spies. The day that the spies brought back the terrifying report is said to be Tisha B’Av, also called the...
by Katie Eacrett | Jul 10, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
The double portion of Matot-Masei summarizes the lessons of the book of Numbers before next week’s transition to Deuteronomy. Vows, personal priorities, and a surprising tribal connection between Reuben, Gad, and Moses are all in store! The tribes of Reuben and...
by Shannon Smith | Jul 6, 2026 | News from the Land
Gilgal: Where Israel Came Home at Last! For nearly 3,800 years, the ancient city of Shechem has served as one of the most pivotal settings in the history of the Children of Israel and the Land of Israel. Nestled between Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal, the famed...
by Katie Eacrett | Jul 3, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
Parashat Pinchas features three distinct sections that seemingly have nothing to do with one another. After his violent act ended the plague that struck the Children of Israel for their sin with the women of Moab, Pinchas received a covenant of peace from God. What?...
by Shannon Smith | Jun 29, 2026 | News from the Land, Newsletters
If you are following the news coming out of Israel, you probably know that the country is heading once again toward another election. And once again, one of the central issues dividing Israeli society is the question of military service and the drafting of men in...
