Despite Antisemitism, Israel Rises Up!

Yesterday focused on the rising antisemitism being perpetuated by accusations of Israeli apartheid and the BDS Movement.  Today, let's focus on what is going on in Israel, despite the antisemitic attacks. While some are encouraging boycotts of Israeli products, many of the world's most recognizable companies are clamoring to build research and development facilities and …

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Antisemitism: Accusations of Apartheid, and the BDS Movement

Hatred of Israel is rampant around the world and antisemitism is taking on forms of all kinds.  Two very specific ways in which hatred is spreading is via accusations of apartheid, and the BDS movement. In many corners of the world, and especially prevalent on US college campuses, accusations of apartheid are becoming more and …

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Hanukkah in Jerusalem

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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Meeting One of Schindler’s Jews

Greetings again from Jerusalem! What a glorious time in the land of Israel!  I wouldn't trade this week for anything, and am so blessed to be here!  This morning, we were met with rain, which altered our plans somewhat.  But this Phoenician will never complain about rain! As I reported yesterday, one of our classmates …

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