Israel Prepares for Yom HaZikaron (Day of Remembrance)

In Israel, commemorative days often bunch closely together, partly because Israel commemorates lots of things, and partly because God has designed it that way! Consider the Biblical feasts of Israel. There are seven in all, but three (Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread and Feast of First Fruits) are bunched closely together in the spring and …

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Must See: Behind the Scenes Tour of the Pilgrimage Road in the City of David

One of my favorite places in Israel is the City of David. From there, King David ruled the kingdom. Did you know the City of David is actually the ancient Jerusalem? Indeed, until Solomon built the Temple (around 1,000 BC), Jerusalem was situated down the hill to the south. David built a glorious palace there, …

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Netanyahu-Gantz Form Unity Government, More Activity in Syria

It's only Tuesday, but it has already been a "newsy" week! Here are some headlines in case you missed them! After Impasse of Over a Year, Netanyahu and Gantz Agree to Form a GovernmentAnnexation as Early as July 1 Under Netanyahu-Gantz DealEpic Collapse in Oil Price is a Second Pandemic for the Middle EastSyria Reports …

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Look What’s Happening at the Sea of Galilee!

Top: January 2020, Bottom: January 2019 Something interesting is happening at the Sea of Galilee! As recently as December 2018, people were asking, "Is the Sea of Galilee Drying Up?" There was concern that further drought might do irreparable damage. Jews were praying, Christians began praying...and I believe God heard and honored those prayers! Take …

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