To Move or Not to Move: Will the US Embassy Move to Jerusalem?

Throughout his presidential campaign, President Trump vowed to move the US Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.  The campaign promise was well-received by conservatives, particularly those who support Israel.  But there is controversy, and if you are a supporter of Israel, it is important to understand it.  Thus, we'll examine the current state …

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Nuremberg Prosecutor Appears on 60 Minutes

The fascinating story of Ben Ferencz, the Nuremberg prosecutor, was presented on 60 Minutes last night.  I watched with interest as this 97-year-old Jewish man told the story of the Nuremberg trials, where 22 Nazi SS commanders were tried for war crimes following the atrocities of the Holocaust. Mr Ferencz was a very young man prosecuting …

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Word from Jerusalem – May 2017

While chaos continues to rage in parts of the Middle East, Israel is poised to celebrate major milestones over the next couple years.  This year Israel will celebrate a jubilee marking 50 years since the 1967 Six-Day War that reunited the city of Jerusalem (after being under Jordanian control).  Next year, Israel will celebrate it's …

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UN Shenanigans and Possible Restoration of Ties with New Zealand

Shabbat Shalom, my friends! The UN seems to never turn down an opportunity to disparage Israel.  On Israel's Independence Day, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) voted to deny Israel’s historic and legal sovereignty in Jerusalem. Arab countries, on behalf of the Palestinians, claim “Any action taken by Israel, the occupying power, to impose its …

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