On the 7th of October, everything changed. The shock of such a brutal attack against innocent civilians, the savagery of the attack, the sheer numbers…
The Heroes of Israel
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Sondra Oster Baras
Sondra Oster Baras was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio in an Orthodox Jewish home. She was educated at the Hebrew Academy of Cleveland, a religious all-day school sponsored by the Cleveland Jewish community. Today, Sondra is the director of Christian Friends of Israeli Communities at the Israel office, coordinating much of CFOIC Heartland’s community support programs world-wide.
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We Draw Our Strength from God’s Word
When I retired from my position as Director of CFOIC Heartland last September, I looked forward to a whole new life. I was particularly excited about one project—something that had been my dream for years—to create a Bible School for women in my community. I have...
Thank God We Made Aliyah
Anti-Semitism rises on US campuses, targeting Jewish students. Israeli author urges aliyah for safety and active defense in Israel amidst growing hostility.
War Diaries: The Death of a Brave Soldier
Everything changed on 7 October. As news started to trickle in regarding the Hamas attack and massacre on that terrible day, we stood awe-struck, horrified.
War Diaries: The View from Karnei Shomron
The war has been going on for weeks, and there is no end in sight. While the focus of most of the country and most of the world has been on the war in Gaza, there is another front where Hamas is a real and viable threat against Israel
Batsheva and the Story of Bet Hagai
Batsheva Nigri, a resident of Bet Hagai, was tragically murdered by a terrorist. Her Hebron community, stands strong in settling the Biblical Heartland.