Koolulam Sweeps across Israel bringing Joy and Hope

A new movement is sweeping across Israel.  The mass singing initiative is called Koolulam, and is immensely successful in gathering diverse crowds to join in unity and song.  The first event in Tel Aviv in 2017 was so successful that events now sell out in short order. The gist is this: participants register to attend …

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Virtual Visit to Northern Israel

When Israel is mentioned, most think of Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.  Others think of the barren deserts of the Negev.  Some may think of the Mediterranean coast.  But, remember, over 80% of Jesus' ministry happened in the Galilee area.  The northern part of Israel is very diverse in climate and landscape, and very different even …

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Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in 28 Minutes

In late March, the Israel Transportation Ministry is set to unveil the $2 billion high-speed train connecting Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.  Typically a 70-minute journey, the train (with a stop at Ben Gurion airport) will zip passengers back-and-forth between Israel's two largest cities in a blazing 28 minutes. Travel by train around Israel is nothing …

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American Christian Leaders Ask Trump to Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem

In 1995, Congress passed a bill mandating that the US Embassy in Israel be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the capital city of Israel.  But that bill carried a caveat.  Every 6 months, the President may sign a waiver, postponing the move of the embassy if circumstances are such that it might be detrimental …

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