As you will see in this update things are very difficult in Israel right now. In Israel, even when as one gets angry at another, all do so as brothers. Although one must admit that some of the accusations being flung back and forth have lost their brotherly nature. But there are always enemies who … Read more
Israeli Settlements 101 – Part 1: The Biblical Foundation for Zionism and the Settlement Movement The best answer we have for today is turning to the Bible. We hope you enjoy this Bible teaching from Genesis 12 and Deuteronomy 30. Israeli Settlements 101 – Part 2: History of Modern Zionism and the Settlement Movement We … Read more
So much politics again but that is the nature of the news these days. Here is a perspective that is different from what you are hearing in your local media. It is hoped that this new government will take the final steps to legalize the small pioneering communities of Judea and Samaria. Thanks for being … Read more
When Joy Heylen and Sondra Baras first planned this update from Israel, they never dreamed that there would be so much to talk about. But, unfortunately, things are quite crazy in Israel today, on so many fronts, and we hope Sondra was able to convey the main highlights to you. We were thrilled with the … Read more
Every now and then, we get to witness something truly miraculous. Recently I was able to experience one such miracle, a miracle that you, and other donors of CFOIC Heartland, directly helped to bring about. It is a story that I can’t help but share. Your funds, donated just last year, literally saved lives a few … Read more
An Israel Update with Pastor Mark Biltz-May 5, 2021 Sondra Oster Baras, Director of CFOIC Heartland’s Israel office, interviews Pastor Mark Biltz, world-renowned pastor, Hebraic Roots Teacher and head of El Shaddai Ministries. A fascinating conversation between a Jew and a Christian, as they both explore the Biblical and personal significance of Judea and Samaria … Read more
Israel Update- March 17, 2021 Join Shmuel Junger as he discusses Passover and especially the Seder Night. The main concept of Seder Night is the asking of questions. The entire evening is a very child-oriented experience and it may well be the first significant memory Jewish children experience. In this update, Shmuel also shares his … Read more
Israel Update-January 21, 2021 Following the Inauguration of President Biden this is an invaluable insight from two Israeli experts on the impact of the change in the US Administration on Israel, focusing on Iran and Judea and Samaria. Sondra Oster Baras, Director of CFOIC Heartland’s Israel Office, and Shmuel Junger, Director of Development and an … Read more
On July 27th, 2020, CFOIC Heartland’s Israel Office held a zoom conference for mayors and representatives for all the communities in Judea and Samaria that are affiliated with CFOIC. The purpose of the conference was to discuss mutual security concerns and to explore ways that CFOIC donors have and can continue to support these needs. … Read more
Watch this recording of a live Zoom meeting, held on July 1, 2020, hosted by Hannele Pardain, CFI – USA, in which Sondra Oster Baras presents the history and Biblical Foundation of the Settlement Movement. Recorded on the day Netanyahu had promised to extend sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria, Sondra updates audiences on … Read more