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Israel Update – May 18, 2021
Hosted by Joy Heylen

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

Saving Lives in Rechalim

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

Why Judea & Samaria?

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

Passover and Israeli Elections

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

Following the Inauguration of President Biden

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

Highlights-Israel Community Conference, July 2020

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

The Annexation Debate in Israel- June 16, 2020 Zoom Meeting

Israel is preparing to extend its sovereignty to Judea and Samaria in the coming weeks, an event that has created a huge buzz in Israel and around the world. Sondra Oster Baras, Director of CFOIC Heartland’s Israel Office explains the facts everyone should know to better understand the issues at hand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=962hlscYEAk

Sovereignty with Sondra Baras on i24 News

CFOIC Heartland’s Director Sondra Oster Baras was interviewed on i24 News with regard to the extension of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. Sondra articulates a strong defense of this move and urges the Israeli government to act swiftly and decisively.

The festival of Shavuot and a prayer for Israel

This is a recording of a live Zoom meeting with Sondra Baras on June 9, 2020. Co-hosted by Pastor Corrine Cardoza of The Lord’s Church in Sacramento CA. Sondra did a short teaching on the festival of Shavuot or Pentecost, followed by Q&A, an update from Israel and finally a prayer for Israel session led … Read more