Fun Facts: Israel, the Tiny Innovative Giant

Though only the 98th largest country in the world (by population), the tiny nation of Israel has become an innovative giant.  Despite a relatively small population of roughly 7.8 million, Israel has birthed over 4800 startups, mostly in the technology, medical and agricultural sectors.  For example, did you know flash drives were invented by an Israeli, …

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Analysis of the Iran Nuclear Deal…and the Propaganda War

Welcome back friends!  We've spent the past few days, with the help of a 7-part video project, considering the impact of the Iran nuclear deal.  Today, I want to recommend some resources to help us better understand the deal and tomorrow I want to get much more personal regarding what we know about the deal. …

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Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Publishes Book Detailing Plans to Wipe Out Israel

According to the New York Post, the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has published Palestine, a book in which he lays out his case for why Israel should be wiped out.  His theory: "The solution is a one-state formula," bringing Israel under Muslim rule and advocating apartheid for the Jewish state. In the book, Khamenei is described as "the flagbearer …

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Recent Outbreaks of Israeli Violence

Disturbing news of violent outbreaks by Israelis is sobering, and a reminder that, regardless of mistreatment from others and even our stand on moral issues, it is critical that we respond appropriately. We are used to hearing about conflict on Temple Mount, as Muslim shrines and mosques stand on the place considered most sacred by Jews. …

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