Israel is used to explosions...primarily from rockets fired by terrorists into their land. However, Israel is experiencing an explosion of a different type: tourism! Here are some interesting statistics: 349,000 tourists visited Israel in April 2017. That is a whopping 38% increase over April 2016. According to the Ministry of Tourism, April's 349,000 tourists is …
Category: Israeli Life
To Move or Not to Move: History Behind the US Embassy in Tel Aviv
As noted yesterday, President Trump makes an historic visit to Jerusalem later this month. There is speculation regarding whether or not he will make the "big announcement" to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. But wait...if Israel's seat of government is in Jerusalem, why is the embassy in Tel Aviv? Great question, …
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Word from Jerusalem – May 2017
While chaos continues to rage in parts of the Middle East, Israel is poised to celebrate major milestones over the next couple years. This year Israel will celebrate a jubilee marking 50 years since the 1967 Six-Day War that reunited the city of Jerusalem (after being under Jordanian control). Next year, Israel will celebrate it's …
UN Shenanigans and Possible Restoration of Ties with New Zealand
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 …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 