Israel is passionate about its statehood and those who made it possible. As important as patriotism is in America, I'm not sure it reaches to the level of reverence it does in Israel. Less than a week ago, Israel commemorated Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) and today they commemorate Yom HaZikaron (day of remembrance for …
Category: Current Events
Holocaust Day in Israel
Hi Friends. I am breaking away from our Bible study to highlight a special event in Israel. Today (April 28) is Holocaust Remembrance Day in Israel. The entire nation literally stands still for 2 minutes of silence and remembrance as sirens wail at 10am. Ceremonies take place around the nation, particularly at Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum. Indeed, the …
Breaking News: Palestinians, Hamas Unite
Hi Friends! I'm putting up a second post today to share news of the day that relates to the focus of Looking for the Blessed Hope. Palestinians in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip have reached a "unity" agreement, likely putting a halt to the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. (More info here and here.) Often at …
Happy Palm Sunday!
I pray you are enjoying this beautiful Palm Sunday! Having just completed our virtual tour of Israel looking at the Week that Changed History, I am reminded of Jesus' purpose in coming to this earth: to provide salvation to Jews and Gentiles alike. I hope you will reflect on His life given in sacrifice for …
