As Passover approaches, we return again to a story that is not only ancient, but when you take the time to read it, it becomes harder to see it as something that only belongs to the past.
Purim and the Question of Existence – By Moran
Monday evening, March 2nd, was meant to mark the beginning of Purim. The streets should have been filled with children in costumes and families preparing mishloach manot, “days of feasting and rejoicing, and sending portions of food to one another” (Esther 9:22).
Purim: Costumes, Courage, and Celebration
By late afternoon, the country seems to have stepped into another dimension. A princess with untied shoelaces darts past a man dressed as a Roman soldier. A toddler in a velvet crown refuses to take it off, even while clutching his father’s hand. Music spills from open apartment windows. Cellophane crinkles in every direction as children proudly carry brightly wrapped baskets given between friends and families.
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
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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