The temperatures in Israel slowly begin to drop as an early autumn breeze sweeps across the country, where families and communities prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Biblically known as Yom HaTeruah … Read More
Operation Hessed: A Time for Compassion Amidst Crisis
Support Operation HessedShalom and blessings from Jerusalem, In a land where the sounds of war have echoed for nearly two years, the table is set for Rosh Hashanah but for too many, it will remain … 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
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
Shavuot in the Land of Milk and Honey
As the warm breeze sweeps across Israel in late spring, families and communities prepare to celebrate one of the most joyous and meaningful festivals on the Jewish calendar, Shavuot, the Feast of Weeks. This holiday … 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
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
A Light in the Darkness: Hanukkah in the Face of Adversity
By: HFI staff While Hanukkah has arrived, the war drags on here in Israel and our spirits are weighed down with worry—worry for our hostages, our soldiers, the displaced in the North and South of … Read More
Sukkot: A Prophetic Journey from the Desert to the Kingdom
As we are amid the celebration of Sukkot (the Feast of Booths or Tabernacles), we are reminded of its deep roots in history and its significance for the future. Sukkot is one of the most … Read More
Yom Kippur: Hope for Redemption
By: Moran Rosenblit We are in the midst of times of profound significance—appointed times set by God for the children of Israel. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, stands as the most solemn day on the … Read More