Like any nation, Israel has a significant population that lives in poverty, or is otherwise in need. Unlike many people groups, Jews generally have very high regard for life and will go to extraordinary measures to preserve it and enhance it. Such is the case with orphans in Israel. Organizations such as Colel Chabad work …
Category: Israeli Life
Last Chances to Catch Tzofim’s Friendship Caravan
A few days ago I was blessed to take in the Friendship Caravan, a presentation of Tzofim, a group of Israeli scouts (similar to Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in America). These are incredible 16-17 year-old Israelis, engaged in service projects and in training to become leaders. Three teams of 10 are criss-crossing America right now …
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Ethiopian Jews are Coming Home!
I am very excited about the news out of Israel that additional planeloads of Ethiopian Jews are coming home! After the Roman destruction of Jerusalem and the dispersion of Jews in 70 AD, God's promises to Abraham...namely, land and descendents...seemed empty and forever doomed. However, the Jewish people, despite being scattered literally all over the …
Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon’s Assessment of US Ambassador Nikki Haley
Several years ago, I had the privilege of hearing Danny Danon talk about the importance of the US-Israeli relationship. At the time, Danon was a Deputy Minister in Benjamin Netanyahu's administration. Since then, he has risen to become the Israeli Ambassador to the UN. BTW - during that meeting, Mr Danon expressed deep thanks for …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 