Michael Oren Provides Insight into Ramifications of the Six Day War

Hi friends!  Earlier today I participated in a conference call with Michael Oren (Deputy Minister of Diplomacy in the Prime Minister's Office and former Israeli Ambassador to the US).  It was one of five calls that will take place with various Israeli experts this week, discussing not only the Six Day War, but Israel's standing …

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Israel’s Jubilee Years

We recently celebrated Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim) and referenced this as a year of jubilee for Israel.  But what exactly is a Jubilee Year?  Let's go to Leviticus 25:8-11 for insight: “You shall count seven weeks of years, seven times seven years, so that the time of the seven weeks of years shall give you …

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A Review – In Our Hands: The Battle for Jerusalem

Less than 20 years after declaring statehood, Israel was faced with extinction.  The Six Day War was a crossroad...Israel would either find a way to survive, or they would be wiped off the face of the earth. A new film, In Our Hands: The Battle for Jerusalem, tells the story through the eyes of those who …

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Aftermath of the Six Day War – And Celebrating with Israel!

Today is it!  Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) begins this evening at sundown in Jerusalem, and because they are 10 hours ahead of us here in Phoenix AZ, the celebration may have already begun (depending upon where you live and when you read this!)  We have spent several days gaining understanding as to why Jerusalem Day, …

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