I have always wanted to "immerse in the culture" of Israel, and I've certainly had that opportunity here in Jerusalem for a few days. With only brief explanations, I'll allow pictures to tell the story! In Israel, most road signs are in Hebrew, Arabic and English. Like this: Got the picture? I bet you don't! …
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For Zion’s Sake – September 2017
Shalom from Jerusalem! Today is the first Wednesday of the month, which means Isaiah 62 Prayer day! This prayer effort is an initiative of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, in an attempt to bring Christians from around the world together in prayer for Israel, the region, and for ICEJ. If you love and support Israel, …
Israel: One of First to Provide Humanitarian Aid to Houston following Hurricane Harvey
Tikkun Olam is an important value in Israeli society. Taken from passages of Scripture such as Isaiah 1:16-17 (remove evil, do good, seek justice, etc), tikkun olam in Hebrew means "to repair the world." Israelis take that idea seriously and are, thus, often one of the first on scene when disaster strikes. The tiny nation (the size …
“ISIS out, Iran in” – a Very Serious Problem along Israel’s Borders
Just yesterday, in a 3-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Russian resort city of Sochi, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed concern regarding Iran's presence in Syria, particularly on Israel's borders. Iranian troops are filling the void left in areas where ISIS is being driven out. "With joint efforts we are defeating …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 