Israel is celebrating Purim today! It is a celebration of the delivery of the Jewish people from annihilation by Haman, an official in the Persian empire, and is recorded in the book of Esther. There, we find an orphaned girl (Esther), raised by a relative (Mordecai) while in exile. "Upside down drama" definitely plays out …
Category: Israeli Life
Inside the IDF – January 2018
Hi friends! Occasionally I find interesting stories about the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). In many ways, the IDF is not so much different than the American military. However, there are elements that are different, such as young Israelis being given positions of responsibility not often seen in the American military. Israeli "Lt Col Jonathan" provides …
Virtual Visit to Northern Israel
When Israel is mentioned, most think of Jerusalem or Tel Aviv. Others think of the barren deserts of the Negev. Some may think of the Mediterranean coast. But, remember, over 80% of Jesus' ministry happened in the Galilee area. The northern part of Israel is very diverse in climate and landscape, and very different even …
Joel Rosenberg’s Analysis of VP Pence’s Jerusalem Speech
Thought you might enjoy Joel Rosenberg's analysis of the recent speech given by Vice President Pence in the Israeli Knesset. Here it is: https://www.facebook.com/cbnnews/videos/10160280050450393/
Looking for the Blessed Hope 