Only days removed from a joyous visit to Israel, I am keenly aware of a prevailing sense of impending chaos in America. Despite all that Israel faces, I felt such a sense of peace there. When I returned to the US, however, I was struck by just how chaotic things are becoming. For example, the front-running …
Category: Current Events
The Candidates Speak Out about Israel
While I was in Israel, American Republican candidates were invited to address the Republican Jewish Coalition in Washington DC. Each of the current 14 candidates was given 30 minutes to discuss US national security issues and foreign policy, particularly the Middle East and US-Israeli relations. It was the best opportunity to date to hear the …
When will We Say “Enough!”
Having arrived safely back home from almost 2 weeks in Israel, I am faced with the reality that terrorism takes no breaks. While in Israel we heard the horrifying news of the terrorist attack in San Bernardino CA. Because of the busyness of our schedule while there, we did little more than catch tidbits about the …
Hanukkah in Jerusalem
Happy Lord’s Day! Oh friends, what a day to rejoice in all the Lord has done for us! Here in Israel Jews are celebrating Hanukkah. The streets are adorned with menorahs and there is great joy in the city of Jerusalem. It is much like Christmas in terms of lights and God-given cheer, but Hanukkah …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 