Hi friends. It is an incredibly sad day in America. A purely politically-motivated raid by the FBI is underway at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. I have said many times, and will say again: I am not a fan of Donald Trump, the person, but no president in recent history (particularly since Ronald Reagan) stood more …
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After three days of intense rocket exchange, a ceasefire has brought an end to the battle between Palestinians and Israelis. News outlets have covered it, and Amir Tsarfati posted multiple updates each day on Telegram, so we won't rehash the details. But here are some basics, and a thought or two about the skirmish. The …
We're diving into a new week of virtual tour with a visit to Qumran, where, in 1947, a Bedouin shepherd tossed a rock into a cave to scare a lamb out of the cave. Instead, he heard the crash of a large pottery jar. It contained an ancient scroll which became the first of many …
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As of sundown last night, Jews commemorate Tisha B'Av, perhaps the most tragic date on the Hebrew calendar. Many horrible events, including the destruction of both the First and Second Temples, happened on this calendar day in history. One for Israel explains this national day of fasting and mourning: Tisha B' Av, The Day Two …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 