She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy. —Proverbs 31:20
We continue with devotional thoughts from the Book of Proverbs every Friday. One of the 11 books in the Torah known as the Ketuvim, Hebrew for “writings,” Proverbs is part of the “wisdom tradition,” which also includes Job and Ecclesiastes.
People always ask me what motivated my father, Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, of blessed memory, to start The Fellowship. There are so many reasons I could give you, but as his daughter, I’ll say this: My father did not believe in waiting for the needy to come to him.
Hanukkah, also known as “The Festival of Lights”, is one of the most joyous holidays on the Jewish calendar. This month, you will learn words and phrases related to Hanukkah when you visit our Fellowship library.
Hanukkah is one of the most joyous festivals of the Jewish calendar. Learn more about this celebration of God’s wondrous miracles and the many important lessons Hanukkah has for both Christians and Jews.
Since 1983, various stories of destitute Jewish people, whose names and photos may have been changed for privacy and security have been used to bless Israel and her people. Through these retellings, generous friends like you have helped feed, clothe, and shelter as well as provide medical care and heating for tens of thousands of those who struggle greatly.
