Shabbat Shalom, my friends! The UN seems to never turn down an opportunity to disparage Israel. On Israel's Independence Day, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) voted to deny Israel’s historic and legal sovereignty in Jerusalem. Arab countries, on behalf of the Palestinians, claim “Any action taken by Israel, the occupying power, to impose its …
Continue reading UN Shenanigans and Possible Restoration of Ties with New Zealand
Israel's Independence Day has come and gone, but before we get too far beyond the celebration, I want to share two interesting articles that provide some insight into Israel's 69th year. 69 Years of Independence: Israel by the Numbers is a good review of how Israel has grown since declaring independence in May 1948. Check …
Chaos reigns in Syria. While government forces, rebel groups, ISIS, Russia and others wrestle for control of Syria (and its stockpiles of WMD), innocent (and some not-so-innocent) people find themselves in harm's way. When medical attention is needed, more and more are either fleeing or being taken to Israel for medical care. Why? Because they …
Continue reading Israel: Saving the Lives of Those Who Hate Them
Roughly 1.5 - 2 million (depending upon various statistics) Arabs live in Israel. Collectively, they are primarily known as Palestinians, as few will identify themselves as Israeli. Israel grants the same freedoms and privileges to Arabs as it does Jews. Arabs are represented in the Knesset (parliament), hold important government and civil positions (such as …
Continue reading Arab Israeli: “Israel holds hope for the entire Middle East”
Looking for the Blessed Hope 