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 …
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Classmates Father Honored as Righteous Among the Nations
What a week this has been! Not only have I been immersed with 26 others in our studies of antisemitism and the Holocaust, but one of our classmates has had a very special occurrence here in Israel. His father, Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds, was recognized as the first American soldier (and only the fifth American in …
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Greece, Syria, Russia in the News
Though time has not allowed me to stay as up-to-date with current events as normal, I am aware of international news concerning Israel. Here are a few happenings since I departed for Israel several days ago. Greek’s Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was in Israel just before I arrived, meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu …
Thanksgiving Wishes
Lord God in heaven, we give thanks to You today for the grace, mercy, love and blessings that You pour out on us. We give you thanks because You are good and Your love, indeed, endures forever! Please keep us mindful on this day that it is not about food and football, but about family and …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 