Parashat Ki Tisa (When You Lift Up) Shemot (Exodus) 30:11-34:35 Haftarah: 1 Kings 18:1-39 This week, we read of what could have been one of the most amazing moments in the history of the children … Read More
Purim and The Divine Reversal of God
By: HFI staff God intervenes in human affairs to turn tragedy into triumph, despair into destiny, failure into fulfillment, and rejection into redirection. Don’t believe me? Let’s look at the Book of Esther and discover … Read More
Operation Hessed: A Passover of Provision and Hope
Support Operation HessedShalom and blessings from Jerusalem! As we enter the Passover season, we are reminded that this biblical festival commemorates God’s miraculous deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt, a powerful testament to His … Read More
The Sin of Half-Obedience
Parashat Tetzaveh (You Shall Command)Shemot (Exodus) 27:20-30:10Special reading for Shabbat “Zachor” (Remembrance) Deuteronomy 25:17-19Haftarah: 1 Samuel 15:1-35 This week’s Torah portion, Tetzaveh, aligns with the special reading for Shabbat Zachor, the Sabbath of Remembrance, which precedes the … Read More
Pray with Us! – March 2025
Shalom from Jerusalem, As Purim approaches, we are reminded of Esther—a story of courage, deliverance, and divine intervention. The Jewish people have faced existential threats throughout history, yet we continue to prevail against all odds. … Read More
Giving: An Act of Worship
Parashat Terumah (Donation) Shemot (Exodus) 25:1-27:19Haftarah: I Kings 5:26-6:13 This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Terumah (Offering), recounts God’s instructions to Moses and the Israelites to collect contributions for the construction of a sacred dwelling place for Him: … Read More
Thank You Letter – February 2025
Shalom from Jerusalem, We are so grateful for all your support during these difficult times. Your faithfulness helps us provide the services and ministry that are so needed and important for our people during this … Read More
The Wisdom of God’s Ordinances
Parashat Mishpatim (Ordinances or Statutes) Shemot (Exodus) 21:1-24:18 Haftarah: Jeremiah 34:8-22, 33:25-26 The laws given to Israel in the Torah are often viewed as a rigid legal code, yet they are far more than that. … Read More
Tu Bishvat: A Season of Hope in God’s Creation
By: HFI staff In a world often defined by rapid change and uncertainty, Tu Bishvat offers a moment to pause and reflect on what is truly enduring: the faithfulness of God and the beauty of … Read More
Awe-Inspired Service
Parashat Yitro (Jethro) Shemot (Exodus) 18:1-20:23 Haftarah: Isaiah 6:1-7:6, 9:5-6 (6-7) As I reflected on this week’s Torah portion, I noticed a profound connection between the Parashah and Haftarah regarding God’s call, His holiness, and … Read More