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The Colonel Who is a Mother of Three

With tourism being one of Israel’s major industries, it is important that tour guides are up to date with societal changes and new discoveries. To keep informed about recent uncovered archaeological treasures, cultural innovations and shifts in the regional conflict, tour guides are required to …

FH Update – From Kolkhoz to Kibbutz

The wonderful story shared this time was found and written by FH-participant Nikita Aronov. He made aliyah with his family …

A Judge of Righteousness

Miriam ben Porat was a woman who led in so many ways. When it came to her specialised field of …

The Punk Who Built Bridges

Coming from a family of celebrity Israelis, Aviv Geffen had big shoes to fill. His father Yonatan, is a popular …

The Jews’ Jew

Combining the ancient and modern, Jewish people from European and Arab lands, different cuisines, and even Jewish languages encompassing Ladino, …

First Home Update – Tu Bishvat 2023

“How is the soil? Is it fertile or poor? Are there trees in it or not? Do your best to …

The Discovery That Changed the World Forever

When he arrived in Eretz Israel from Poland in the early 20th century, Eleazar Sukenik was determined to learn as …

Interview with Rev. Saleem Shalash

Rev. Saleem shares his journey of becoming a Christian Arab pastor with love for Israel. He now serves the Home …

Progressive Westerners dehumanize both Israelis and Palestinians

Underneath the positions of pro-Palestinian progressive Westerners lies a conglomerate of presuppositions and assumptions that are rarely openly discussed or …

FH Update – Olim from Kibbutz Zeelim

“But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread… ” (Exodus 1:12). Finally, they are here! We …

The Poet Who Bridged the Gap

No matter what school an Israeli child attends, they will come out with a knowledge and an affection for the …

Accessing the Treasure Within

One of the most influential and brightest media and biblical commentators, is the Israeli journalist Sivan Rahav-Meir. Her writings on …

Bring the Jews Home (Aliyah) – Ethiopia

“Lift up your eyes and look about you: All assemble and come to you, your sons come from afar, and …

The Greatest Builder Since Herod

Not everyone has a football stadium named after them, but Teddy Kollek does, and deservedly so. Kollek goes down in …

First Home Update – Hanukkah 2022

“And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light” (Genesis 1:3). The final candle was lit Yesterday (December, …

The quest for justice

Prof. Aharon Barak, the former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Israel, began his life in pre-war Lithuania. Like …

Isaiah 45 and the Security Council

World News: the UN Security Council meets at the intercession of China and – supposedly Israel’s great friend – the …

Challenge or encouragement?

Challenge or encouragement

You may experience some news items as a challenge to your faith. Like the many reports of horrific wars, injustice …

Israel welcomed 70,000 new immigrants in 2022

This year, as many as 70,000 Jews from around the world settled in Israel. That is the highest number since …

Saving an Entire World

In the Jewish world, Takele Mekonen is a living legend. Growing up in Ethiopia, Takele was very influenced by his …