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Shalom from Jerusalem, As November begins, Israel finds herself in a fragile calm, a quiet that feels both merciful and uneasy. The echoes of war still hang in the air with Hamas’s ongoing ceasefire violations. … Read More

Shalom from Jerusalem, As September begins, Israeli children are heading back to school, backpacks in hand, but the weight of war has not left their shoulders. The cycle of conflict continues, shaping their days, their … Read More

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May those who love you be secure.’” — Psalm 122:6 Shalom from Jerusalem, As August unfolds in Israel, the usual rhythms of summer feel distant. While the school year … Read More

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

Shalom from Jerusalem, As we marked the festival of Shavuot this year, the contrast could not have been sharper. A holiday meant for harvest songs and the giving of the Torah arrived in a time … Read More

Shalom from Jerusalem, As April ended, we paused as a nation to remember and to honor—marking Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day. We stood together to pay tribute to the brave men and women who gave … Read More

Shalom from Jerusalem, As we prepare for Passover, the festival of redemption, we are reminded of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt—a journey from slavery to freedom. This year, that story feels especially poignant. We are … Read More

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