Honoring an Auschwitz Survivor

One of the most moving experiences I've had in Israel is meeting Holocaust survivors and hearing their stories. There are many ways in which survivors of the horrific mass genocide at the hands of Nazi Germany are honored. In fact, I came across a moving picture of such an occasion: To celebrate her 104th birthday, …

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Israel Mourns a Loss

Just days from turning 19, a Yeshiva student, officially in the military, but not armed or in uniform at the time, was stabbed to death late Thursday night by Palestinian terrorists. He was the grandson of a Holocaust survivor. He didn't riot.He didn’t throw rocks or firebombs.He didn’t send incendiary kites and explosive balloons.He wasn't …

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For Zion’s Sake – August 2019

Hi friends! It's first Wednesday, and that means an international prayer experience as we join believers from around the globe in obedience to God's command for us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122). In fact, this prayer initiative is founded on Isaiah 62 which exhorts us to "...take no rest for yourselves …

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Jordanian Palestinian: “We will Thrive Only when Israel Does!”

Though thousands of Palestinians work quietly and peacefully in Israeli companies, it is rare to hear a Palestinian speak out boldly and authoritatively in favor of allowing Israel to thrive! The reality is that many Palestinians know they have a better life thanks to jobs in Israeli companies, yet social pressure typically keeps them quiet. …

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