Operation Good Neighbor

For many consecutive years, Israel has received more sanctions via the UN Human Rights Council than all other nations on earth combined.  They are persistently targeted, while atrocious human rights violations take place routinely in places such as North Korea, Iran, Syria, and around the globe. In reality, Israel is one of the most humanitarian-minded …

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200 French Jews Made Aliyah on Monday

France has been the scene of numerous anti-Semitic terrorist attacks over the past few years.  Is it any wonder that Jews would seek safer pastures?  For many, it only makes sense to consider aliyah...return to the homeland of Israel. Recently, I reported on a plane-load of Ethiopians making aliyah, and now we celebrate with a …

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What are Messianic Services Like in Israel?

Hi friends...and Happy Lord's Day! Sometimes people ask me what it is like to attend Messianic services both here in the US and in Israel.  I can tell you that Messianic services vary as widely in Israel as in the US, and that no two congregations function the same.  There are varying degrees of Judaic …

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Israeli Life: Caring for Orphans

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 …

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