Palestinian Threats Regarding US Embassy Move to Jerusalem

Rhetoric is escalating from Palestinian officials in response to President Trump's campaign pledge to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.  Stating that moving the embassy would be a "declaration of war on Muslims," those officials vow to downgrade relations to the US, withdraw recognition of Israel, and are warning of a new …

Continue reading Palestinian Threats Regarding US Embassy Move to Jerusalem

Tel Aviv and Orlando: The Latest Scenes of Terrorism

As I'm sure you were, I was disgusted by news of two terrorist acts that took innocent human lives last week. On Wednesday June 8, two jihadists opened fire and killed four Jews in a Tel Aviv market.  The two were 21-year-old cousins from the Palestinian-controlled West Bank.  The cowardly terrorists disguised themselves as Hasidic …

Continue reading Tel Aviv and Orlando: The Latest Scenes of Terrorism

Israeli Friends Run to Bomb Shelters

I got word from friends in Israel this morning that they were forced to run for cover in a bomb shelter as red alert sirens went off in Jerusalem.  The cities and villages in southern Israel have been fired at over 200 times since July 1, but now rockets are being launched toward Jerusalem and …

Continue reading Israeli Friends Run to Bomb Shelters

“So, What Was Your Favorite Part?”

Ok, let's address the most frequently asked question, "What was your favorite part of the trip?"  That is a bit like asking a parent which child is their favorite!  It is impossible to choose a favorite, as each has unique, special meaning.  However, because of the limited time/opportunity to share details during the trip, I …

Continue reading “So, What Was Your Favorite Part?”