Shavuot (Pentecost) is one of the seven major Biblical feasts commemorated by Jews since their days of enslavement in Egypt. It actually commenced at sundown last Saturday (June 8), but rather than interrupt our series on the Six Day War, I chose to delay this post. We have discussed the Biblical roots, yet differences, of …
Why Does Israel Matter?
The most important reason Israel matters is found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f-2ti3sXeY
The Six Day War: Navigating the Road to Peace
We are wrapping up our series commemorating Israel's Six Day War, one of the most critical victories in Israel's miraculous war history. We have recounted the 6 days, plus the aftermath, and are now finishing off our series by looking at the long, difficult road to peace. (Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, …
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The Six Day War: Aftermath
Over the past 6 days, we have commemorated the miraculous victory of the IDF in the Six Day War. Facing Arab plans to annihilate the Jewish state, Israel launched a preemptive strike in order to stave off a much bigger and better equipped Egyptian military. Syria and Jordan stood ready to pound the Israelis as …
