Bread Of Days Gone By
Bread Of Days Gone By
There are not too many surprises with the seasons in Israel. The long summers are predictably hot, the winters in the mountains drop to near freezing, and the autumn and […]
Israel
A Story of an Anthem
A Story of an Anthem
I am convinced that HaTikvah, our Israeli national anthem is the most beautiful in the world. I confess I am …
Gideon of the 20th Century
Gideon of the 20th Century
There are some people who have made such extraordinary contributions to Israeli society that they are awarded a unique Hebrew …
If the Biblical Foundation Falls Away, So Will the Support for Israel
If the Biblical Foundation Falls Away, So Will the Support for Israel
Belief in the Bible as a reliable source of information has been under attack for centuries. So has belief in …
Time to say Goodbye and Welcome!
Time to say Goodbye and Welcome!
Dear friends, sorry for the long pause without any news or articles. Summer is a very busy time for the …
Planting for Tomorrow
Planting for Tomorrow
In these days when humanity seems bent on destroying nature, Israel is a country which not only has very strict …
Interview with Tal Hartuv
Interview with Tal Hartuv
In 2010, Tal Hartuv survived a horrific attack in Israel in which her friend, Christine Luken, was killed. In this …
The Importance of a Name
The Importance of a Name
There are several ways of trying to ascertain if an ancient site in Israel is the actual place which appears …
The Miracle of the Valley
The Miracle of the Valley
With just a little knowledge of geography, a glance at the infamous 1947 United Nation’s Partition Plan of the Land …
The Life of the Dead Sea
The Life of the Dead Sea
There are many English road signs in Israel that lead to the Dead Sea, but what is wrong with them …
Music for Peace
Music for Peace
Yair Dalal was born and raised in a suburb of Tel Aviv. Very much a city boy he studied violin …
A Day Of Rest For The People Of God
A Day Of Rest For The People Of God
“Consequently, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God.” (Hebrews 4:9 NASB) It is clear from scripture that …
The Most Popular President of All
The Most Popular President of All
The role of President of Israel has always and only been that of a figurehead. The president has no political …
The Controversial Rabbi
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 Colonel Who is a Mother of Three
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 …
FH Update – From Kolkhoz to Kibbutz
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
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 Punk Who Built Bridges
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
The Jews’ Jew
Combining the ancient and modern, Jewish people from European and Arab lands, different cuisines, and even Jewish languages encompassing Ladino, …
First Home Update – Tu Bishvat 2023
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 …
