Welcome back! As Israel heads toward celebration of Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day), we are taking a look at what that day represents. It is in celebration of victory in the Six Day War of 1967, and this year marks the Jubilee Year (50th anniversary of that all-important victory). Yesterday, we focused on Israel’s Greatest Hour …
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What is Jerusalem Day All About?
Yom Yerushaliyam...Jerusalem Day. It is one of Israel’s most celebratory days, as they commemorate the reunification of Jerusalem following the Six Day War. As a Christian, I have a yearning not only to understand this Israeli celebration, but to enter into it! It is an extraordinary milestone in Israel’s history and, for those of us …
Reciprocating Grace to Our Jewish Kinsmen
Lately I've been thinking about the debt we Christians owe, but cannot repay. I've taught on it, and posts have appeared on this blog about that debt. (See What a Debt We Owe and Repaying the Debt of Gratitude) But today, I want to get practical. Before that, though, let me challenge you in thought. …
Congratulate Jerusalem on Her Jubilee Year!
Ok gang, I'm going to share a way to tangibly show your support for Israel! You have a chance to send your personal congratulations to the people of Jerusalem in celebration of their Jubilee year! The Six Day War of 1967 resulted in the reunification of Jerusalem under Israeli control for the first time since …
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