Jordan Receives First Israeli Export of Natural Gas

As reported in September 2016, a $10 billion deal was signed to allow the export of natural gas from Israel's offshore resources to Jordan.  That deal came to fruition in January when the first delivery was made.  (Read more about it here.) Jordan has few energy sources of its own, so depends upon imports for …

Continue reading Jordan Receives First Israeli Export of Natural Gas

For Zion’s Sake – March 2017

For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, And for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep quiet, Until her righteousness goes forth like brightness, And her salvation like a torch that is burning. ~Isaiah 62:1 The first Wednesday of every month is a designated day to pray for Zion's sake.  The Isaiah 62 Prayer Initiative …

Continue reading For Zion’s Sake – March 2017

Israeli Airstrikes in Syria Becoming Commonplace

As you have likely heard, Israel carried out yet another airstrike on a weapons convoy believed to be transporting chemical weapons out of Syria into Hezbollah's hands in Lebanon.  The early-morning Wednesday attack is the latest in what is becoming commonplace airstrikes by Israel in an attempt to keep significant weapons out of the hands …

Continue reading Israeli Airstrikes in Syria Becoming Commonplace

Antisemitism Rising in America, Trump Speaks Out

As we commemorated President's Day in America on Monday, 11 Jewish Community Centers around the country received bomb threats.  Since the beginning of the year, at least 69 incidents have been reported at 54 community centers in 27 states. In a St Louis suburb last weekend, over 170 Jewish tombstones were toppled.  Indeed, antisemitism is …

Continue reading Antisemitism Rising in America, Trump Speaks Out