Continuing unrest in and around Israel

The unrest in Israel continues. Massive demonstrations are being held. Last night, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a public speech. He made clear that – notwithstanding the opposition – the judicial reform law addressing the appointment of Supreme Court justices will pass in its current …

The Controversial Rabbi

In Jewish history there have been many controversial free-thinkers, teachers, philosophers, authors, and lawmakers who with their opinions had the …

The Farewell | The Book of RUTH with Johannes Gerloff #11

A turnaround always means having to say goodbye. That hurts. But it also means that someone is set free for …

Is China becoming the new superpower in the Middle East?

Last week, Iran and Saudi Arabia announced a joint agreement, brokered by China, to pursue the restoration of diplomatic relations. …

The Colonel Who is a Mother of Three

With tourism being one of Israel’s major industries, it is important that tour guides are up to date with societal …

The Book of RUTH with Johannes Gerloff #10 | Series

“To turn,” “to turn around” is the key word of the first chapter in the Book of Ruth. It means …

FH Update – From Kolkhoz to Kibbutz

The wonderful story shared this time was found and written by FH-participant Nikita Aronov. He made aliyah with his family …

A Judge of Righteousness

Miriam ben Porat was a woman who led in so many ways. When it came to her specialised field of …

The Book of RUTH with Johannes Gerloff #09 | Series

There are three hard blows that hit Naomi. What is indicated in very brief words is a decisive turning point …

The Punk Who Built Bridges

Coming from a family of celebrity Israelis, Aviv Geffen had big shoes to fill. His father Yonatan, is a popular …

The Jews’ Jew

Combining the ancient and modern, Jewish people from European and Arab lands, different cuisines, and even Jewish languages encompassing Ladino, …

The Book of RUTH with Johannes Gerloff #08 | Series

God has a plan for the life of every person. What is decisive, however, is what the individual makes of …

Megillat Esther – Signs of the Faith

In this series, ‘Signs of Faith’, objects, procedures and concepts that express Jewish faith are explained and discussed. Megillat Esther …

First Home Update – Tu Bishvat 2023

“How is the soil? Is it fertile or poor? Are there trees in it or not? Do your best to …

The Discovery That Changed the World Forever

When he arrived in Eretz Israel from Poland in the early 20th century, Eleazar Sukenik was determined to learn as …

FH Update – Olim from Kibbutz Zeelim

“But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread… ” (Exodus 1:12). Finally, they are here! We …

Prayer Calendar February – March 2023 – Available

“And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, ‘Grant me justice against …

The Poet Who Bridged the Gap

No matter what school an Israeli child attends, they will come out with a knowledge and an affection for the …

The Book of RUTH with Johannes Gerloff #07 | Series

Names have a meaning. Names describe not only the character and a gifting of a person, but sometimes also a …

Accessing the Treasure Within

One of the most influential and brightest media and biblical commentators, is the Israeli journalist Sivan Rahav-Meir. Her writings on …