Happy 75th Birthday, Israel!

Following Israel's commemoration of their fallen, the mood will shift at sundown today, marking the celebration of Israel's 75th birthday! "But wait," you say, "I thought Israel was reborn on May 14." You are correct. Israel indeed gained her independence on May 14, 1948...of the Gregorian calendar. But Israel chooses to use the lunar calendar …

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Week 2, Lesson 4: Israel’s Miraculous War History

Week 2, Lesson 4: Israel's Miraculous War History 89 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever;With my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations.2 For I have said, “Mercy shall be built up forever;Your faithfulness You shall establish in the very heavens.” 5 And the heavens will praise Your …

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The Iran Deal is Nixed, but What Other News Can We Expect over the Next Few Days?

Welcome back friends!  As you know, President Trump has pulled the US out of the Iranian nuclear deal.  However, that's only one of the many newsworthy events expected in the next few days. Certainly, there is fall-out from Trump's announcement yesterday.  Netanyahu, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, European leaders, as well as some Arab states have …

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Increasing Number of Jews Visiting Temple Mount

Temple Mount in Jerusalem is perhaps one of the most hotly-contested pieces of real estate in the entire world.    It is where Solomon built the first Temple, and Herod built the second.  Before the temples stood there, though, the place was known as Mount Moriah...the location Abraham took his son, Isaac, to sacrifice him …

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