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Mourning Our Dead, Celebrating Our Miracle

Today is Israel’s Memorial Day for our fallen soldiers and terror victims.  It is a difficult day for all of us but particularly difficult for those who have lost loved ones.  Their loss permeates their lives each and every day, but one day each year, the entire nation mourns with them.

Shmini (Eighth) – Leviticus 9:1 – 11:47

One of the most tragic events in the Bible takes place in this week’s reading. Leviticus 10 begins with the story of the death of Nadav and Avihu, who brought a “strange fire” before G-d. It is not clear exactly what Nadav and Avihu did that angered G-d.

A Visit With Shmuel: Ofra

This month, I visited the community of Ofra, one of the original Jewish communities in Samaria. What began as a workers camp grew into the first modern Jewish community north of Jerusalem.

April 2023 Heartland Highlight: Ofra

The Heart of Benjamin program, in Ofra, caters to families residing in the Benjamin region, providing resources for severely disabled children and their families, and helping them navigate a myriad of educational and social challenges. During the week before Passover the program operates camps for the severely disabled children, providing structure, and a memorable camp experience.

NIEUWS UIT HET HEARTLAND – April 2023

                                       De worsteling om een meer traditioneel Israël                                     April is dit jaar een heel bijzondere maand. Aan het begin van … Read more

NEUIGKEITEN AUS DEM KERNLAND-April 2023

                                                                           Der Kampf für ein traditionelleres Israel   Liebe Freunde, Der April ist dieses Jahr ein ganz besonderer Monat. … Read more

 Israel in its Most Difficult Hour

After weeks of aggressive demonstrations in the streets of Israel against the Government’s proposed judicial reform, in the past few days, things reached a frenzy that was truly frightening.