by Elyshia Johnson | Aug 6, 2018 | News from the Land, Newsletters
I have just returned from a two-week visit to the US which included participation in the annual CUFI Washington DC Summit. Headed up by Pastor John Hagee, CUFI is an American organization that unites Christians to stand with Israel. The annual conference includes a...
by Elyshia Johnson | May 17, 2018 | Newsletters, Reflections from Israel
By Tessy Agassi This week we celebrated Shavuot, my personal favorite holiday of the Jewish year. While the Bible references this holiday as the Festival of First Fruits, on this holiday we also commemorate receiving the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. In fact, since...
by Elyshia Johnson | Jul 27, 2017 | Shabbat Shalom
Pikudei Exodus 38:21 – 40:38 God understands our need to feel His presence among us. And, like Moses who is reluctant to enter the Tabernacle, when we hesitate, God beckons to us....
by Kim Troup | Mar 19, 2012 | Reflections from Israel
July 2009 School is out and my house reflects the fact that there are now more kids at home full time. So does my kitchen. I came home yesterday to find watermelon rinds and empty sacks of flour splayed on the counter tops and both kitchen sinks overflowing with...
by Kim Troup | Feb 27, 2012 | Heartland Stories, Newsletters
Fall 2011Sussya, located on an isolated hilltop in the Hebron Hills, is a community characterized by incredible warmth and mutual aid. These people know what’s important: G-d, His land, and the future generations who will serve Him. While Israel has weathered the...