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 author and poet. His sister is a famous actress and […]
Israel
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 …
The Discovery That Changed the World Forever
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 …
Interview with Rev. Saleem Shalash
Interview with Rev. Saleem Shalash
Rev. Saleem shares his journey of becoming a Christian Arab pastor with love for Israel. He now serves the Home …
Progressive Westerners dehumanize both Israelis and Palestinians
Progressive Westerners dehumanize both Israelis and Palestinians
Underneath the positions of pro-Palestinian progressive Westerners lies a conglomerate of presuppositions and assumptions that are rarely openly discussed or …
FH Update – Olim from Kibbutz Zeelim
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 …
The Poet Who Bridged the Gap
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 …
Accessing the Treasure Within
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 …
Bring the Jews Home (Aliyah) – Ethiopia
Bring the Jews Home (Aliyah) – Ethiopia
“Lift up your eyes and look about you: All assemble and come to you, your sons come from afar, and …
The Greatest Builder Since Herod
The Greatest Builder Since Herod
Not everyone has a football stadium named after them, but Teddy Kollek does, and deservedly so. Kollek goes down in …
First Home Update – Hanukkah 2022
First Home Update – Hanukkah 2022
“And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light” (Genesis 1:3). The final candle was lit Yesterday (December, …
The quest for justice
The quest for justice
Prof. Aharon Barak, the former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Israel, began his life in pre-war Lithuania. Like …
Isaiah 45 and the Security Council
Isaiah 45 and the Security Council
World News: the UN Security Council meets at the intercession of China and – supposedly Israel’s great friend – the …
Challenge or encouragement?
Challenge or encouragement
You may experience some news items as a challenge to your faith. Like the many reports of horrific wars, injustice …
Israel welcomed 70,000 new immigrants in 2022
Israel welcomed 70,000 new immigrants in 2022
This year, as many as 70,000 Jews from around the world settled in Israel. That is the highest number since …
Saving an Entire World
Saving an Entire World
In the Jewish world, Takele Mekonen is a living legend. Growing up in Ethiopia, Takele was very influenced by his …
FH Update – Flowers for Peace
FH Update – Flowers for Peace
Then God said, “Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed …
The Woman Who Won’t Give Up
The Woman Who Won’t Give Up
In February 2019, Karen Pozaylov was competing in the preliminary qualifiers for the Israeli Equestrian Championship. For years she had …
Restoring Faith in Humanity
Restoring Faith in Humanity
Hanging in Yad Vashem is a huge painting of a man taking an emaciated young boy by the hand and …
