3000+ Years Old, 78 Years Young! Happy Birthday, Israel!

Based on the Gregorian calendar used in most of the world, Israel turns 78 today! If you know anything about the Hebrew calendar (a lunar one), you know that Israel celebrated Yom Ha'atzmaut (Independence Day) almost 3 weeks ago! Regardless of when it is celebrated, we know Israel's existence is a true miracle of God. …

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Fitting Worship Following Jewish Days of Remembrance

Over the past several days, Jews have commemorated Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day for those fallen in battle and to the ravages of terrorism) and Yom Ha'Atzmaut (Israel's Independence Day). Most of us do not live in a situation in which enemies 10X our size want us eliminated. We don't live …

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Yesterday, Yom HaZikaron. Today, Yom Ha’Aztmaut.

Yesterday, Israelis mourned the loss of soldiers lost in battle and citizens killed in terrorist attacks. Today, there is great joy and IAF flyovers as Israelis celebrate their Independence Day at the beaches and national forests! Take note of this tribute from ONE FOR ISRAEL: Before we celebrate the survival of Israel for another year, …

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Remembering Keren

Israelis love and cherish life! It seems impossible to keep them down once they have been knocked off their feet. This season of the year illustrates that. A week ago they commemorated Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), honoring the 6 million+ Jews murdered in the Holocaust. It was Hitler's attempt to eradicate the world's Jews. …

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