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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Classmates Father Honored as Righteous Among the Nations

What a week this has been!  Not only have I been immersed with 26 others in our studies of antisemitism and the Holocaust, but one of our classmates has had a very special occurrence here in Israel.  His father, Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds, was recognized as the first American soldier (and only the fifth American in …

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