I'm departing from the norm today in order to commemorate those who lost their lives 17 years ago in the tragedy of 9/11. On that day, America faced some of its darkest hours when terrorists flew airplanes into the twin towers of NYC, the Pentagon in Washington DC and a field in Pennsylvania (targeting the …
Continue reading The Call that Never Came: A Pilot’s Story of 9/11
Happy New Year in September? Yes! In Israel and around the world, Jews are celebrating the civil new year (beginning at sundown tonight), the day Hebrew tradition says the world was created 5779 years ago! They call it Rosh HaShanah, and you will hear greetings of "Shana Tovah" (We wish you a happy and sweet …
At times we think only of European, Russian or even Ethiopian Jews when we think of aliyah (Jewish return to the homeland, Israel). But did you know Americans and Canadians are also making aliyah in significant numbers? Here is a report from CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network):
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 …
Continue reading How are Muslim Communities Treated in Israel?
Looking for the Blessed Hope 