Community at a Glance: Migdalim
This is the series you have been waiting for – the chance to visit communities in Judea and Samaria, from the comfort of your home, and catch a glimpse of life in each and every community!
A Visit With Shmuel: Migdalim
I love visiting the community of Migdalim. Boasting 360° of breathtaking views of the Samarian Hills, green agricultural lands, and the Jordan Valley, Migdalim has always captured my heart. Join me in this episode, as I visit Migdalim, a vibrant, growing community in Samaria, tagged as Samaria’s Capital for Young People.
Monthly Israel Update via Zoom
Monthly Israel Update and Bible Teaching Hosted by Pam Culpitt, Australian Volunteer Representative Presented by Shmuel Junger, CFOIC Heartland Israel Director An Update Geared Especially for Australian and European time zones!The meeting will begin at 7 PM QLD time. Other time zones will be adjusted accordingly. Join us at 7:00 PM QLD time for a … Read more
Keeping Kosher
What is Kosher? The word kosher is used in many ways. It has become slang for “alright” or “approved.” It is part of the label on certain types of pickles. And it is usually associated with Jews. But so few people really know what kosher is and how it connects to Scripture. Sondra Oster Baras, … Read more
NEUIGKEITEN AUS DEM KERNLAND-November 2021
Ältere Menschen in Judäa und Samaria brauchen in diesem Winter Hilfe Liebe Freunde, Der Winter hat begonnen! Es ist zwar noch zu früh, um zu wissen, ob wir einen regnerischen Winter haben werden – etwas, das in Israel dringend benötigt wird –, aber wir wissen, dass der Winter immer kalt ist. Und das bedeutet, dass … Read more
Elul-The King is in the Field
The month of Elul is the 6th month of the Jewish year and the month that immediately precedes the month of Tishrei, when the Bible commands us to celebrate a variety of holidays: Rosh HaShana (the Jewish New Year), Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) and Succot (the Feast of Tabernacles). Yet, the month of … Read more
Nahala (Inheritance) – Summer 2021
Raising the Next generation of pioneers Shima is a small, relatively isolated community in the Hebron Hills, where core values of “love thy neighbor” and commitment to reviving the Jewish presence in Biblical Israel run deep. They have passed these values to the next generation, raising their children to be responsible and contributing members of … Read more
Community at a Glance: Alei Zahav & Leshem
I first visited Alei Zahav more than 20 years ago. It was a small, rather sleepy, community, populated almost entirely by secular Jews. They had a strong connection to the Land of Israel and were proud of their community. A few years later, I visited again and encountered residents who had grown older and were … Read more
Passover: Celebrating Freedom
On Passover, Jews celebrate the Exodus from Egypt, that defining moment in Jewish history when they went from a motley group of slaves to a nation of God. Freedom is an important theme of the holiday but what does freedom mean?