Sundown this evening will mark the beginning of the most solemn day on the Hebrew calendar: Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). Ten days of awe follow the recently celebrated Rosh Hashanah (Jewish civil new year) and lead into Yom Kippur. These have been days in which the Jewish people have prayed, fasted and examined their …
Category: Israeli Life
UPDATE: Israeli Air Strikes on Latakia
Following up an earlier report today about an attack on Latakia, Syria, reports are confirming major airstrikes on advanced Iranian weapon systems there. Syrian and Russian defense systems were activated against what is believed to be an Israeli airstrike. There are also reports of other warships (perhaps France) participating in the strike. Russia is said …
Israeli Pride…Check This Out!
I recognize the train (Jerusalem light rail) and I recognize the stop...oh, how I long for the land when I see and hear this! The song being sung is Hatikva, Israel's national anthem. (Imagine hopping on board a train and hearing someone breakout in The Star Spangled Banner!) What a pleasant surprise and a blessing for …
Shana Tovah…Happy New Year!
Happy New Year in September? Yes! In Israel and around the world, Jews are celebrating the civil new year (beginning at sundown tonight), the day Hebrew tradition says the world was created 5779 years ago! They call it Rosh HaShanah, and you will hear greetings of "Shana Tovah" (We wish you a happy and sweet …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 