The Jewish News Syndicate published an interesting article by American Jew, Abraham Miller. In it, he advocates for a "special blessing" by Jewish minyanim (congregations) upon Vice President Mike Pence for his acknowledgement of Jerusalem's Jewishness during his speech to the Knesset earlier this week. In addition to praise of Pence, the article also provides …
Continue reading A Thankful Jew’s Perspective of Pence’s Visit to the Middle East
Tomorrow is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It is a day to honor the more than 6 million Jews (many of them children) who lost their lives simply for being Jewish. It is a day to join with Israel in declaring "Never again!" While focus on Israel has increased in recent years and more and more …
Continue reading Remembering and Commemorating the Holocaust
The jury is still out on the degree of success of Vice President Pence's visit to the Middle East, but perhaps we are getting a glimpse in statements made by Jordan's King Abdullah at the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland. Pence met with King Abdullah a few days ago and that meeting was thought …
Continue reading Jordan’s King Abdullah Speaks Positively about US as Peace Mediator
For those of you who have visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum, you know what a powerfully moving place it is. It stands as a monument to Israel's "Never Again" resolve. It is the policy of the Israeli government to include a visit to Yad Vashem on every state visit by foreign dignitaries...and it is …
