Positive First Impressions on Trump’s Visits to Saudi Arabia and Israel

Hi friends, I am following the news, as you probably are, regarding President Trump's Middle East tour ahead of a trip to the Vatican, Brussels and the G7 Summit. I haven't analyzed as much news as I will eventually, but my initial impressions are positive.  I have seen much of Trump's speech given in Saudi …

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Reflections on Yom Yerushalayim

If you have followed the past few days, you have been a trooper in seeking to understand why this 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem is such a big deal!  Thanks for hanging in there! Today, we'll simply reflect, from a Jewish perspective, on the importance of Jerusalem Day.  Enjoy the 6-minute video, then …

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US, Israel Wrap up “Juniper Falcon” Joint Training

We've been discussing the Israeli victory in the Six Day War.  But how do the Israelis prepare for war today?  In many ways, such as the just-concluded "Juniper Falcon" joint exercises with the US military. Juniper Falcon included joint aerial exercises between Israeli and American Air Forces, as well as Water Jump Training and Maritime …

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Biblical Significance of the Six Day War

The 50th anniversary of one of Israel’s most significant historical events is just around the corner!  Tuesday at sundown begins the 28th day of Iyyar on the Hebrew calendar and Jews everywhere will celebrate Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day).  This Jubilee Year is very significant, and commemorates Israel’s victory in the 1967 Six Day War and …

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