Therefore justice is far from us, And righteousness does not overtake us; We hope for light, but behold, darkness, For brightness, but we walk in gloom.... Justice is turned back, And righteousness stands far away; For truth has stumbled in the street, And uprightness cannot enter. Yes, truth is lacking; And he who turns aside from evil makes himself …
Category: Current Events
French Jews are Coming Home!
Anti-semitism in Europe is growing at an alarming rate, and we all remember the horrific hostage-taking and murder of four Jewish people in a supermarket in France just a few months ago. These Jews were killed simply for being Jewish. In response, Benjamin Netanyahu (Prime Minister of Israel) and other government officials exhorted Jews from …
Considering Israel’s Options
While more and more Congressional Democrats pledge support for the Iran nuclear deal, Israel is pressed even further to consider difficult choices regarding her security. While the deal is almost certain to be voted down in Congress, President Obama has pledged to veto the decision. Despite efforts to garner enough votes to override the Obama …
Skirmishes Heating up on Israel’s Borders
This past week brought threats and actual military action on at least two of Israel's borders. Early in the week, Israel deployed the Iron Dome in the southern region, near the Gaza border, following threats from the Al-Quds Brigade (Hamas's military wing) that they would "respond forcefully" if a Palestinian prisoner dies from his hunger …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 