Celebration of Light

חנוכה שמח Hanukkah began Sunday at sundown and Jews around the world repeat the Jewish phrase seen above, meaning "Happy Hanukkah!"  (Pronounced: Cha-nu-ka Sa-maech, with gutturals on the 'ch' sounds!)  Yesterday we talked about the meaning and significance of Hanukkah and today we'll discover the focus of Hanukkah. 7-branched Menorah near the Knesset Focus is upon …

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Rockets Rain Down on Israel

Since Sunday night's IDF special ops raid into the Gaza Strip, activity has ramped up in and around Gaza.  A top Hamas commander and several other terrorists were killed as a result of that mission, though it came at a cost.  Israeli sources have now confirmed that an IDF special ops officer was killed in …

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…and the Shofar Blows!

https://www.facebook.com/hnaftali/videos/293884618092101/   This evening at sundown the shofar will blow, signaling the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish civil New Year.  Jewish people around the world will celebrate one of the most joyful days of the year. Biblically speaking, though, it is the Feast of Trumpets...also a most joyful time!  If you follow this blog, …

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God’s Word: True Before the News Takes Place!

Hi friends!  Are you amazed at the Bible's accuracy?  One one hand, we shouldn't be surprised by it, if we believe the God who scripted it is all-knowing.  On the other hand, we should be amazed and inspired that everything in life (history, geology, anthropology, archaeology, etc) continually confirms the Bible's veracity.  I just love …

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