A Day in the Life…in Israel!

Hi everyone!  I'm enjoying the sites and sounds of Jerusalem, beyond the typical "tourist" experience.  I'm staying with a friend of mine and here is the view of the front patio, just outside my bedroom window.  Not many of us Phoenicians enjoy yards like that!  While a bit warmer than normal, it is absolutely beautiful …

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Exploring the Sites and Sounds

Slalom from Jerusalem!  I have arrived in Israel and am spending my first day recovering from the 17-hour trip and getting out to enjoy the sites and sounds apart from the typical tourist spots. It is my sixth trip to Israel and this time I'm staying with a friend to get a sense of what …

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On My Way to the Holy City!

Hi friends!  By the time you read this, I will be well on my way to Jerusalem, the eternal capital of the Jewish people!  Visiting the land is always such a blessed experience, and one I never take for granted. Today, people groups fight over Jerusalem, but one day soon, Jerusalem will prove to be …

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Is the New UN Secretary General a Friend of Israel?

For many, many years the United Nations has unfairly condemned Israel while turning a blind eye on some of the world's biggest human rights violators.  Former Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon, seemed disinterested in efforts to curb anti-Israel bias.  So, when current Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, took office January 1, 2017, there was hope that the new S-G …

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