Disturbing news of violent outbreaks by Israelis is sobering, and a reminder that, regardless of mistreatment from others and even our stand on moral issues, it is critical that we respond appropriately. We are used to hearing about conflict on Temple Mount, as Muslim shrines and mosques stand on the place considered most sacred by Jews. …
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Israel is Alive!
Hi friends...and welcome back! Today we're taking a look at prophecies concerning Israel's re-birth, so it is important to understand historical context. As we noted in Tishah B'Av and the Destruction of Jerusalem, Jerusalem was totally destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD, and Jews were scattered throughout the world. Israel ceased to exist as a …
Tishah B’Av and the Destruction of Jerusalem
We focused on Tishah B'Av a couple days ago, but I want to shed a bit more light on the remembrance of that infamous day. Tishah B'Av is the ninth day of the Hebrew month, Av, and is a day of tragedy in Jewish history. (See Tishah B'Av: Remembering the Loss of Zion) In 135 …
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Tishah B’Av: Remembering the Loss of Zion
Beginning at sunset today (Saturday, July 25, 2015) Jews around the world will commemorate Tishah B'Av, the saddest day on the Hebrew calendar. This annual day of mourning recalls the tragedies experienced by the Jewish people over the centuries, many of them on this very day. Here are some examples of tragedy on Tishah B'Av: …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 