Following the tradition established by President George W Bush in 2006, and sustained during each administration since, President Trump declared May "Jewish American Heritage Month." “Jewish Americans have helped guide the moral character of our Nation. They have maintained a strong commitment to engage deeply in American society while also preserving their historic values and …
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Though not yet an official embassy opening, the Guatemalan mission became the first to open and raise its flag in Jerusalem on Tuesday. Guatemala’s President Jimmy Morales, an avid supporter of Israel, made this announcement at the AIPAC Policy Conference in March: “In May of this year we will celebrate Israel’s 70th anniversary, and under my instructions …
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A new movement is sweeping across Israel. The mass singing initiative is called Koolulam, and is immensely successful in gathering diverse crowds to join in unity and song. The first event in Tel Aviv in 2017 was so successful that events now sell out in short order. The gist is this: participants register to attend …
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Earlier this week, Israel was hit with late-season rain, and it just rained...and rained...and rained...! The flood waters took the lives of 9 teenage hikers in southern Israel as they participated in a 25-person pre-army preparatory program. (A 10th death has since been reported.) Here is a brief look at the search and rescue area: …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 