What Does Israel do for the World?

Pull up a seat to the virtual study table, as we're in the midst of considering why we stand with Israel.  We're in week 2 of the study, Why Israel Matters, and if you are new to this site, please follow along with us! Yesterday, our focus was on why Christians should support Israel.  Today, …

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Israel at 70: A View from the Israeli Minister of Public Diplomacy and a Jewish Author

At the ICEJ/ACLI Conference in Washington DC, we were privileged to hear from Israeli Minister of Public Diplomacy, Yaron Gamburg, gave an exciting speech about the history of Israel.  In regard to Israel today, he mentioned three key things of which everyone should know: Land - As we know, God's covenant with Abraham promised Israel …

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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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Israel Sends Trauma Experts to Parkland FL

Following the recent school shooting in Parkland FL, Yotam Dagan had a particular concern: how would student at Stoneman Douglas High School react to the next fire drill?  The Israeli clinical psychologist and former Israeli special forces member realized the shooter had pulled the fire alarm to empty classrooms. According to CNN, Dagan said: "If it's just …

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