Israel is often accused of being an apartheid state, desiring to drive out minorities. However, that could not be further from the truth. Israel is the only country in the Middle East that actually extends the same personal and religious rights to other people groups as those extended to its Jewish citizens. Indeed, Israel's population …
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Sundown on Sunday marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish civil New Year. (The religious new year begins with Passover in the spring.) In Israel and around the world, Jewish people will welcome the new year by wishing one another Shana Tovah (Happy New Year) and sending one another greeting cards. (Hint: send a "Shana Tovah" …
Iran continues its nefarious activity in and around Syria and Iraq. On at least two occasions, it is believed an Iranian civilian aircraft has transported arms to Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iranian weapons factories. Routes taken by the aircraft followed unexpected routes not used by commercial airlines. The civilian airline ceased operations in 2013, but …
Continue reading What is Iran up to…and What is Israel Doing about It?
On the first Wednesday of every month, Christians from around the world join together in the Isaiah 62 Prayer Initiative. Igniting prayer warriors worldwide, the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem guides us through Isaiah 62, where we focus on one verse per month while praying for current prayer needs. So, let's gather in the throne room! …
