Israel Will Stand Alone…But How Close are We to Reality?

In several places and in several different ways, the Bible tells us that Israel will stand alone in the last days. For example, Zechariah 12:3 warns of a day when Jerusalem will become a heavy stone and those who lift it will be injured. On that day, ALL the nations of the earth will gather …

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Iran Barred from Judo Federation for Refusing to Face Israelis

Israeli World Champion, Sagi Muki Several weeks ago it was reported that a top-ranked Iranian judo athlete, under extreme pressure from the Iranian government and in fear his family would be harmed, mysteriously lost an elimination match just prior to squaring off against an Israeli athlete in a championship round of the World Championship. That …

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Israel Shuts Down for Yom Kippur

Empty highway during Yom Kippur Yom Kippur (which began at sundown Tuesday, October 8 this year) is the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. It follows the 10 Days of Awe in which Jews are particularly focused on repentance, prayer, fasting and acts of charity. According to Jewish tradition, it is believed the righteous (tzaddikim) …

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10 Days of Awe: What do They Mean?

I drive through a Jewish neighborhood each day on the way to and from work. This week, I see many Jewish families walking to a neighborhood synagogue. That is not an unusual scene, except that it is currently happening every single day. What's going on? Jews worldwide celebrated Rosh Hashanah (Feast of Trumpets) last Sunday …

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