Promised Land Stories: The Father’s House

Welcome back friends! In last week's Promised Land Story, we explored the Geographical Location of Zion. There, we learned about the City of David and its location in relation to the Old City of Jerusalem we see today. Today's Promised Land Story picks up where that one left off, and is entitled The Father's House. …

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Religious Freedom Firmly Entrenched in American Foreign Policy

In many ways, President Donald Trump has said to the world: "If you want to do business with America, you must acknowledge and abide by the righteous ideals we hold dear." The man just knows how to use a great economy as a weapon! (Meanwhile, he is the first president in many years not to …

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Promised Land Stories: The Geographic Location of Zion

I'm really excited about today's Promised Land Story because it refers to one of my favorite places in Israel: The City of David. Excavations at the City of David have unearthed some of the most significant findings relative to the time of King David and ancient Jerusalem. When we think of Jerusalem, we almost always …

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The Story of the Kibbutz

Hi friends! One of the things I love to do when I take groups to Israel is provide opportunities to engage the people and the culture of Israel. Never have I seen such a diverse place in terms of nationalities, belief systems, lifestyles and more. There are ultra-modern places such as Tel Aviv and Haifa …

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