Shalom from Jerusalem, As September begins, Israeli children are heading back to school, backpacks in hand, but the weight of war has not left their shoulders. The cycle of conflict continues, shaping their days, their … Read More
Awake to Truth in Days of Confusion
Parashat Shoftim (Judges)D’varim (Deuteronomy) 16:18 -21:9Haftarah: Isaiah 51:12-52:12 In this week’s portion, we encounter one of the most striking promises God gave through Moses: The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet … Read More
See What God Has Chosen
Parashat Re’eh (See or Look…) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 11:26-16:19 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:11-55:5 “See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse.” (Deuteronomy 11:26) Life is full of choices, but not all choices are … Read More
Thank You Letter – August 2025
Shalom from Jerusalem, Sometimes the most beautiful victories happen quietly. They are not marked by headlines or grand events, but by the transformation of a single heart. In NerYah, we’ve had the privilege of witnessing … Read More
From Egypt to Today: The Unbreakable Promise of God
Parashat Ekev (Because of) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 7:12-11:25Haftarah: Isaiah 49:14-51:3 As I reflect on this week’s Torah portion, I’m struck by how timeless and relevant God’s Word is. A year ago, I wrote about this very passage, … Read More
Tu B’Av: When Love Refuses to Disappear
By HFI staff As part of our ongoing desire to bring you closer to the heart of Israel, we want to share glimpses into the moments and traditions that often go unnoticed, stories that reveal … Read More
Wrestling with Truth in Times of Deception
Parashat Va’etchanan (To Implore or Beg) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 3:23-7:11 Haftarah: Isaiah 40:1–26 We are living in extraordinary times. Times of shaking. Times of confusion. And perhaps, times where the early signs of ancient prophecy are … Read More
Apartheid? You Might Want to Rethink That
In recent weeks, we’ve dismantled some of the most dangerous lies aimed at Israel, accusations of genocide and ethnic cleansing. These aren’t just dramatic words; they’re legal terms rooted in the darkest chapters of human … Read More
Pray with Us! – August 2025
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May those who love you be secure.’” — Psalm 122:6 Shalom from Jerusalem, As August unfolds in Israel, the usual rhythms of summer feel distant. While the school year … Read More
Tisha B’Av: Mourning What Was, Hoping for What Will Be
By HFI staff There is a day on the Jewish calendar marked not by celebration, but by sorrow. A day set aside to grieve the loss of what once was: a sacred place, a divine … Read More