Summer 2014

Uniting in Faith in Talmon

The kidnapping and murder of Naftali Frankel, Gil-Ad Shaar, and Eyal Yifrach, was heart wrenching for the people of Israel. And yet, there was one spark of goodness that emerged from it all – it brought the nation together. While their families strengthened and united us, their disposition brought a dialogue of faith to the forefront of Israeli society. Israelis from all walks of life came together in prayer. At a time when Israel is mourning the loss of these boys, it is most fitting that Talmon, home of the Shaar family, has decided to launch a project to bring religious and secular teenagers together to talk about the role that faith plays in their lives. Appropriately, the project will be in memory of the boys. May their memories live on through your support of this project.

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Woman of Faith: Jena Taylor

…In August of 2007, Jena became the director of Faith City Ministries, a position she has held for the past seven years. Taylor insists that God has shed His love for the poor onto her heart work at Faith City way to combine it with one other love – a love for Israel! In fact, when Avital from CFOIC Heartland in an interview she exclaimed in sincere excitement: “I feel so honored to be talking to a Jew and from Israel no less!” Laying their hands on the map of Israel, Taylor and her colleagues at the ministry pray daily for Israel’s safety and well-being. And each month, the ministry takes ten percent of its total revenue, a tithe, and invests it in CFOIC Heartland, as well as other worthy organizations. Thanks to Jena, CFOIC Heartland receives monthly donations from Faith City toward projects for the needy in Judea and Samaria. “My favorite checks to sign are tithe checks. I love that job,” proclaims Jena enthusiastically…

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Anat Safrir: A Model of Giving

…Today, Anat works in the social services department of the Samaria Regional Council and is responsible for special humanitarian projects. She remembers back to 1997, when pregnant with her second child, she noticed an ad for a new job opportunity at the regional offices. The rest is history. Anat attributes her appointment to the position as nothing less than a sign from God. Over the past seventeen years she has been blessed to have been involved in so much charity work for so many families in need. This is due in part to the mayor of the Samaria Regional Council, Gershon Mesika, who strongly emphasizes this aspect of the council’s work…

Give Thanks!

…Christian Friends of Israeli Communities fills an unparalleled role in bringing the cause of the Jewish communities in the land of Israel to our Christian friends around the world. The bridges you have built between the settlements of Yehuda and Shomron and the Christians you support them continue to be a source of strength to those of us who have built our lives here.

We are honored and grateful that you continue to include us as one of your many worthy projects, and look forward to hosting any of the CFOIC groups that may be coming through in the future.

Once again, thank you,

An Eye on Zion: Kochav Yaakov

Just over a century later, a group of devout pioneers sharing the same love and passion for the Land of Israel, founded a new community just north of Jerusalem. Drawing their inspiration from Rabbi Yaakov Abuhatzeira, they named it “Abir Yaakov,” the same venerated title that was used to address the late Rabbi during his life. Subsequently renamed “Kochav Yaakov,” (“Star of Jacob”), the community has absorbed many Jews who, like Rabbi Abuhatzeira, left their respective countries of birth to live in the Land of Israel.

Mar 3, 2025

The Evil That Surrounds Us

As we watched the return of what we thought were the bodies of four beautiful Israelis, we wept with the families and with all of Israel. Shiri Bibas and her two gorgeous red-headed children, Kfir and Ariel — their story and their pictures traveled the world and became the symbol of the evil and cruelty of the Hamas terrorists.

Feb 25, 2025

An Eye on Zion: Kiryat Arba

On April 4, 1968, Rabbi Moshe and Miriam Levinger, a visionary couple, registered themselves and dozens of others to stay at Hebron’s Park Hotel. Just ten months after the People of Israel liberated Hebron and the rest of the Biblical Heartland during the Six Day War in 1967, this dedicated group excitedly planned to hold the city’s first Passover Seder in several decades.

Feb 17, 2025

The Price We Pay for Caring

What an emotional roller-coaster! Last Sunday and again this past Saturday, we waited with baited breath to see which hostages would be released and what they would look like. It had been more than a year since the last hostage release, and no one knew what their condition would be.

Jan 28, 2025

A Week in Washington D.C.

The experience of participating in what could be one of the most pivotal moments for Judea and Samaria left an indelible mark on me. I want to share with you, my friends, the highlights of this extraordinary journey.

Jan 23, 2025

An Eye on Zion: Yakir

The pioneers named the nascent community “Yakir,” meaning “precious,” the precise Hebrew word used by God to describe His “son,” Ephraim (Jeremiah 31:19).

Jan 13, 2025

Life in a Villa in a Jungle

It is hard to believe that another year has gone by—another year of seemingly unending war, tragedy, loss. There are still 100 hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza. While at least 36 have been murdered, it is not clear how many of the remaining 64 are still alive.

Dec 31, 2024

An Eye on Zion: Avigayil

Drawing their inspiration from the Biblical figure Avigayil (Abigail), Elisha and his friends decided to establish a new community in the southern Hebron Hills. They parked an old bus on a plot of land facing Maon, the ancient Biblical site where Avigayil lived.

Dec 9, 2024

Israel Welcomes Trump

What an astounding result in the US elections! While this regime change will have significant effect on many issues in the US, as an Israeli, I want to share with you my thoughts, which reflect the thoughts of so many in Israel, on how this change will affect Israel.

Nov 19, 2024

An Eye on Zion: Bet Hagai

On Friday evening of May 2, 1980, a group of students from Nir Yeshiva, located on the outskirts of the Biblical city of Hebron, excitedly headed to the Cave of Machpelah. There, they joyfully welcomed in the Sabbath with uplifting prayers.
That evening, however, terrorists threw grenades and fired bullets in the direction of the students, murdering three of them.

Nov 11, 2024