In response to Palestinian fire kites from the Gaza Strip, the children of Kibbutz Nir-am had a response! They floated balloons filled with candy into the Gaza Strip. The Hamas-backed Palestinian threat of launching 5,000 fire kites into Israel on the final day of Ramadan failed to match the expectation, though 11 fires set by …
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The End of a “Peaceful” Holy Month?
That was one of yesterday's headlines in The Jerusalem Post. But let's examine some facts. Today is the final day of Ramadan, a month in which Muslims pray and fast in commemoration of the revelation of the Qur'an. Some insist that Islam is a religion of peace, that Muhammad was a leader of peace and …
The Calm Before the Storm
So good to see you back, my friends! We're studying Why Israel Matters and are finishing up week 1. This is simply a summary of the live class being taught at CalvayPHX in Phoenix AZ. We gather together at Central campus, Room 209 each Sunday morning at 11:00 am and you are welcome to join us! …
Two Distinctly Different Tales of Gaza
Wow...I was struck by two very interesting, but polar opposite perspectives of Gaza recently. Let's start with the Hamas-directed, Iranian-supported rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel earlier this week. You have undoubtedly heard the news of the multiple barrages, totaling about 100 rockets fired in a 36-hour period. But take a look at the graphic …
