Remembering and Commemorating the Holocaust

Tomorrow is International Holocaust Remembrance Day.  It is a day to honor the more than 6 million Jews (many of them children) who lost their lives simply for being Jewish.  It is a day to join with Israel in declaring "Never again!" While focus on Israel has increased in recent years and more and more …

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Mike Pence’s Visit to Yad Vashem

For those of you who have visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum, you know what a powerfully moving place it is.  It stands as a monument to Israel's "Never Again" resolve. It is the policy of the Israeli government to include a visit to Yad Vashem on every state visit by foreign dignitaries...and it is …

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Pence Speech before the Knesset

Job well done! Just a couple hours ago, I had a chance to view VP Mike Pence's speech in the Knesset. Appearing very "presidential," he delivered a speech that moved US Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, to tears, and "rocked the Knesset" with Biblical references.  The speech was filled with friendly overtones toward Israel and …

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Innovation Nation: ReWalk, EyeControl and OrCam

  Israel continues to excel in the innovation and advancement of life-changing technology.  See what they are doing for those with spinal cord injuries, paralysis and loss of sight. Amazing! https://www.facebook.com/687388637980711/videos/1739366239449607/   See other cool Israeli medical innovations: AlphaOmega - medical equipment that helps pinpoint Parkinson's and other brain disorders. SoftWheel - a wheelchair that …

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