Reflections from Israel

Kedem Arava: Rebirth of a Community in the Desert

You've probably never heard of Kedem Arava, a small community on the northern tip of the Dead Sea. After the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, 90% of the men from Kedem Arava left their homes to defend their country!

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Kedem Arava Community

It Is Time to Say Thank You

After a challenging year, we, the staff at CFOIC want to thank you, our supporters. Your prayers, donations, and continuous support have strengthened us and allowed us to continue our work in the Biblical Heartland. We couldn't do it without you!

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Plato and the Prophet Jeremiah: A Tisha B’Av Teaching

Tisha B'av is the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, commemorating the destruction of both Temples and the suffering of the Jewish people. Delving into a conversation between the philosopher Plate and the prophet Jeremiah, Shmuel explores the question of what the Temple means and why people continue to mourn its loss.

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Training Firefighters in Israel: An Interview with Timothy Wainwright

Bereaved of his wife and two daughters, all three of whom were killed in a terror attack during Passover last year, Rabbi Dee’s story is one of perseverance and resilience. Rabbi Dee provides all of us with much needed advice on how to make it through the most challenging stretches of life, particularly since October 7th.

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A Visit With Shmuel: Yom Ha’aztmaut

In today’s video, I give you a glimpse of how some of the devout pioneers in the Biblical Heartland express their gratitude to God for the miraculous restoration, 76 years ago, of the People of Israel in the Land of Israel.

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