Israel has experienced very rainy winter and spring seasons which have caused the Sea of Galilee to approach capacity. (See Sea of Galilee Rises and Joy Overflows) Often when heavy rains occur, the wadis (dry washes/creek beds) fill quickly and flash flood. In fact, I've been in Israel at times when the highway to En …
Category: Israeli Life
In Israel, What Happens to a Wedding Celebration when Crowds are Limited to 10?
Weddings are a big deal in Israel! So what happens when the government limits crowds to no more than 10 people? Here is their solution: https://www.facebook.com/debrawalk/posts/10221650430515103 Very creative, no?!?!
Benny Gantz Given the Mandate to Form a Government in Israel
Rivlin gives Gantz the mandate to form a government In a blow to Benjamin Netanyahu, the left-center Blue and White party leader, Benny Gantz, was given first crack at forming a government in Israel. Including the 15-member anti-Zionist, anti-Israel Joint List of Arab MKs, Gantz managed 61 recommendations. While that does not mean all 61 …
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Update from Home of Jesus the King Church in Nazareth
During our trip to Israel last November, one of our greatest blessings was a visit to the Home of Jesus the King Church, pastored by a dear brother in Christ, Saleem Shalash. Pastor Saleem and his beautiful family are Arab believers whose congregation is reaching out to Arabs and Jews alike in Nazareth, Jesus' boyhood …
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