Exciting Things Happen at One for Israel

Hi friends! If you follow, you know a huge part of the ministry of Looking for the Blessed Hope is not only this blog, but our trips to Israel! There is nothing like being in the land of the Bible to make your Bible come alive in ways simply impossible without being there. However, our …

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Israel Insights: Start-up Nation

Hi friends, welcome back to Israel Insights, where the goal is to share resources I use in preparation to lead upcoming tours. Not only is Israel filled with places of Biblical significance, but also of incredible innovation unique to Israel. Realizing Israel's value to the world helps us understand why God commands us to stand …

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Israel Insights: A New Journey

Hi friends! I can't help myself...learning about Israel is so fascinating and thought provoking that I just can't help but share it with you! Whether culturally or spiritually, the land of Israel has so much to offer. It is a beautiful land filled with magnificent historical and Biblical sites, but also crammed full of modern-day …

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Did You Know Arabs – Both Men and Women – Serve Voluntarily in the IDF?

In Israel, young men are required to serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for 3 years and young women for 2 years. There are exemptions for religious and/or medical reasons, and the requirement does not extend to Arabs or Palestinians. However, those exempt may serve voluntarily, and they do! For example, the IDF has …

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