Prior to the Syrian civil war, the border with Israel was relatively quiet, with a small UN peacekeeping unit nestled in a buffer zone between the two. It was one of Israel's most peaceful borders. After war broke out, rebels fled many parts of Syria and gathered in areas near the Israeli border. Gradually, Assad's …
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The Call that Never Came: A Pilot’s Story of 9/11
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 …
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Shana Tovah…Happy New Year!
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 …
North Americans Make Aliyah
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):
Looking for the Blessed Hope 