As of sundown last night, Jews commemorate Tisha B'Av, perhaps the most tragic date on the Hebrew calendar. Many horrible events, including the destruction of both the First and Second Temples, happened on this calendar day in history. One for Israel explains this national day of fasting and mourning: Tisha B' Av, The Day Two …
Continue reading Closing Out Tisha B’Av: What is it, and Why?
If you follow, you know I'm a fan of the Abraham Accords and all it represents in relations between Israel and her moderate Arab neighbors, and its prophetic significance. Several architects and ground-layers of the Abraham Accords have written books sharing intriguing insights into the making of that historic agreement. Now, Jason Greenblatt, President Trump's …
Continue reading Jason Greenblatt Shares Insider Accounts of the Making of the Abraham Accords
Check out this photo, then take a guess at what is happening in this scene: From the Israel Defense Forces' FB page: When this small child's life was at risk, our soldiers were there to help. At 5:30am, a Palestinian family brought their daughter—unconscious and unable to breathe—to a nearby IDF base in search of …
In English, we call the name of the Lord, Jesus. But in Hebrew, His name is Yeshua. Which is correct? Should we abandon one name for the other? How did the name "Jesus" come about? Were there others in His day with the same name? These are interesting questions, and are addressed in a very …
