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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Who Influenced President Truman’s Decision to Recognize Israel’s Statehood?

In a few days Israel will celebrate her 75th anniversary of statehood! Even in the midst of worldwide chaos and even that in Israel, rest assured the nation of Israel is celebrating! Though we recognize May 14, 1948 as Israel's birthday as a nation, Israelis prefer to celebrate the day based on the Hebrew (lunar) …

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Calm in the Midst of Chaos?

In recent weeks, tensions have risen in Israel, to the point that Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah issued a warning that Israel was about to be destroyed. Yet, nothing dramatic happened. Did everyone just take a chill pill, or perhaps was God at work bringing peace to the land, honoring the many prayers of Christians as …

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2 Minutes of Pure Joy!

Earlier this week, Israel celebrated her 74th birthday! Yes, it was Independence Day in Israel and, after the very somber days of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) and Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day), the Jewish people typically cut loose on Independence Day with picnics, parties and dancing! (Israelis love to dance!) But what happens when the …

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