Thank You Letter – July 2025

I want to personally thank you for standing with the people of Israel through Hope for Israel during one of the most painful and trying times in our nation’s history. Your support has brought real hope, healing, … Read More

When Silence Fails

Parashat PinchasParashah: Bamidbar (Numbers) 25:10-30:1Haftarah: Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 With everything going on around us, in Israel and around the world, I believe we need to return to what anchors us. Not just tradition or ideas, but … Read More

What Genocide Really Means and Why Definitions Matter

By HFI staff The term “genocide” is not just a moral accusation. It is a legal classification with serious weight, rooted in some of history’s most horrific crimes. In recent years, especially in the context … Read More

God’s Permanent Blessing

Parashat BalakNumbers 22:2-25:9Haftarah: Micah 5:6-6:8 This week’s portion, Parashat Balak, tells a striking story that’s just as relevant today as it was then. Balak, the king of Moab, is terrified. He sees how Israel had … Read More

When Truth is Twisted

Parashat Chukat (Statute of) Bamidbar (Numbers) 19:1-22:1 Haftarah: Judges 11:1-33 Truth can be uncomfortable, especially when it challenges what we’ve heard, believed, or even taught. This week’s Parashah is not just about ancient Israel’s journey … Read More

Pray with Us! – July 2025

Shalom from Jerusalem, As summer break in Israel begins, the weight of war is still being carried by children, by parents, and by entire communities. For many families, there is no home to return to … Read More

Normal Isn’t Possible. Not Now. Not Yet.

They tell us, “The war is over. Go back to your normal lives.” What does that even mean? Yes, kids are back in school. Many are back at work. Restaurants are open again. The shelves … Read More

Advocating for the Kingdom

Parashat KorachBamidbar (Numbers) 16:1-18:32Haftarah: I Samuel 11:14-12:22 Over the past few weeks, I’ve been sharing my thoughts and updates about the situation in Israel. I see this as a vital part of Israel advocacy, bringing … Read More

The Walls That Speak Truth

Thursday morning, June 19th, 2025, here in Israel: the air-raid sirens blared again. We followed our well-practiced ritual, getting the kids out of bed quickly and into the mamad, our reinforced safe room, while praying … Read More

Thank You Letter – June 2025

Your Impact Is Being Felt—Right Now I want to thank you—deeply and personally—for the real and immediate impact your support is having on one of the communities hit hardest on October 7th. This community, located … Read More