Rejoicing in the Living Torah

Across Israel, the sound of hammers building sukkot fills the air, and the markets overflow with palm branches, myrtle, willows, and fragrant etrogim. Families prepare to celebrate Sukkot, the weeklong festival of joy, light, and remembrance of God’s provision in the wilderness.

Dwelling in Hope this Sukkot

Across Israel, the sound of hammers building sukkot fills the air, and the markets overflow with palm branches, myrtle, willows, and fragrant etrogim. Families prepare to celebrate Sukkot, the weeklong festival of joy, light, and remembrance of God’s provision in the wilderness.

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

Hope for a Sweet New Year for Israel Amid Uncertainty

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