What Happens the Day After?

Hi friends! As I write, the election is still a day away, though this will post the day following US elections. But it seems like a great time to consider what happens the day after! For months leading up to Israeli and American elections, we have focused on what's going on in our world, how …

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My Faith Votes when I Pray, Think, then Vote

Today is Election Day in America. What happens in America impacts the world. That is no more on display today than in the facts: two short years ago the world economy was much more stable, Russia was minding its own business, China was not threatening Taiwan, North Korea had stopped its missile tests, and Iran …

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The Finish Line is in Sight. Run Through the Tape!

For an athlete running a race, there is something that happens when the finish line comes into view. Pain and fatigue take a backseat to adrenaline and the desire to break the tape ahead of all competitors. It has been a long, hard electoral race and what was once a marathon is now a sprint …

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Breaking Down the Right-Wing Victory in Israel

After a year and a half of liberal leftist governance, Israeli voters decided enough was enough. Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party again won the majority of mandates and it appears Netanyahu has a coalition of other parties to form the next Israeli government. Assuming the Religious Zionism, Shas, and United Torah Judaism parties agree to sit …

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