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 …

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“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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Reunited in Love of Israel

What a blessing to reunite with dozens of like-minded friends who love Israel! I'm in Washington DC, joining a couple hundred fellow graduates of the Christian Friends of Yad Vashem Leadership Conference.  Those Leadership Conferences, held at the Holocaust Museum and Research Center in Jerusalem, seek to bring together Christian leaders from around the world …

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For Zion’s Sake – August 2017

Ok gang...how many of you love Israel?  How many of you long for God's blessings that are promised when we bless Israel?  (Genesis 12:3) Well, you have the perfect opportunity to show your love for Israel by joining millions around the world who bless her in prayer today!  The first Wednesday of every month is …

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