The Illegal Trials of Jesus

Yesterday, some commemorated Maundy Thursday, in remembrance of Jesus's last supper with his disciples prior to His crucifixion.  They met in that upper room in order for Jesus to give His final command: love one another.  He demonstrated that in several different ways that night, not the least of which was washing the disciples' feet...including …

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Israel Seeing Record Numbers of Tourists

"Is it safe to go to Israel?" That is the question most often asked by friends and loved ones when one plans to travel to Israel.  This Passover season, thousands have flocked to Israel from all over the world.  Apparently, many are convinced that Israel is safe! So, just how many are visiting Israel these …

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Jewish Feasts: Celebrations, not Obligations

Friends, we have entered the season of Jewish spring feasts, as Passover week (including the Feast of Unleavened Bread and the Feast of First Fruits) began Monday evening.  (See a 2017 calendar of Jewish holy days.)   In all, there are 7 major feasts that the Lord commanded in Leviticus and elsewhere: 3 in the …

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A Shout Out to Followers in Finland!

Hi Finland...I see you!  Blog statistics lately have shown Finland to be the second most represented country (after only the United States) in viewers to this blog.  Thus, I want to say hello, and I want to share with others around the world that Israel has a very good friend in Finland! I am so …

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