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...
by Katie Eacrett | Oct 10, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom! This week, we read Parshat Suukot, an exerpt from the book of Exodus. Due to the holiday of Sukkot we have opted to present you with a relevant teaching from our archives. Discover the meaning behind the lulav, or 4 species which is gathered and...
by Cindy Hurwitz | Oct 2, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom! This week, we read Parshat Ha’azinu, Moses’ final song to the people of Israel. In this prophetic poem, Moses calls upon the heavens and the earth as witnesses, proclaiming God’s faithfulness and Israel’s destiny. Why does he compare his words to rain...
by Cindy Hurwitz | Sep 25, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom! This week we read Parshat Vayelech, a brief yet powerful portion that records Moshe Rabbeinu’s final words to the people of Israel. Why does the Torah close Moshe’s life with the command of Hakhel and the reminder of the Shemitah year? What lesson lies...
by Cindy Hurwitz | Sep 18, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom! As the year draws to a close and Rosh Hashanah approaches, Parshat Nitzavim calls us to stand together before the Creator and renew our covenant. Moses gathers the entire nation—righteous, average, and even wayward—reminding us that we approach God not...
