Welcome back! As Israel heads toward celebration of Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day), we are taking a look at what that day represents. It is in celebration of victory in the Six Day War of 1967, and this year marks the Jubilee Year (50th anniversary of that all-important victory). Yesterday, we focused on Israel’s Greatest Hour …
Category: Israeli Life
What is Jerusalem Day All About?
Yom Yerushaliyam...Jerusalem Day. It is one of Israel’s most celebratory days, as they commemorate the reunification of Jerusalem following the Six Day War. As a Christian, I have a yearning not only to understand this Israeli celebration, but to enter into it! It is an extraordinary milestone in Israel’s history and, for those of us …
Congratulate Jerusalem on Her Jubilee Year!
Ok gang, I'm going to share a way to tangibly show your support for Israel! You have a chance to send your personal congratulations to the people of Jerusalem in celebration of their Jubilee year! The Six Day War of 1967 resulted in the reunification of Jerusalem under Israeli control for the first time since …
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To Move or Not to Move: Final Thoughts about Moving the Embassy
In an exclusive interview with Reuters on April 28, 2017, President Trump was asked if he would use his trip to Israel as an opportunity to declare that the US recognizes Jerusalem as the eternal capital of Israel. Trump's response: "Ask me in a month on that." Many are reading into the statement and Trump's …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 