Biblical Significance of the Six Day War

The 50th anniversary of one of Israel’s most significant historical events is just around the corner!  Tuesday at sundown begins the 28th day of Iyyar on the Hebrew calendar and Jews everywhere will celebrate Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day).  This Jubilee Year is very significant, and commemorates Israel’s victory in the 1967 Six Day War and …

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Six Days of Miracles: God’s Victorious Hand in the Six Day War

Jerusalem Day is approaching.  But what is the celebration about?  Why is it such a big deal in Israel?  We are examining those questions and more.  In fact, we’re in the middle of a series of posts featuring: Israel’s Greatest Hour of Danger – what led up to the Six Day War Six Days that …

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Six Days that Changed Israel’s Future

Welcome back!  As Israel heads toward celebration of Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day), we are taking a look at what that day represents.  It is in celebration of victory in the Six Day War of 1967, and this year marks the Jubilee Year (50th anniversary of that all-important victory). Yesterday, we focused on Israel’s Greatest Hour …

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Israel: Saving the Lives of Those Who Hate Them

Chaos reigns in Syria.  While government forces, rebel groups, ISIS, Russia and others wrestle for control of Syria (and its stockpiles of WMD), innocent (and some not-so-innocent) people find themselves in harm's way.  When medical attention is needed, more and more are either fleeing or being taken to Israel for medical care. Why?  Because they …

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