Yom Yerushalayim: Celebration of an Israeli Miracle

Yom Yerushalayim celebration Though this would be the typical scene at the Western Wall on Yom Yerushalayim, it may be a little less crowded this year. If you haven't noticed, springtime is filled with various "Yom" holidays in Israel. For example, Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day) and Yom Ha'Atzmaut (Independence Day) …

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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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Israel’s Jubilee Years

We recently celebrated Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim) and referenced this as a year of jubilee for Israel.  But what exactly is a Jubilee Year?  Let's go to Leviticus 25:8-11 for insight: “You shall count seven weeks of years, seven times seven years, so that the time of the seven weeks of years shall give you …

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How Did Jerusalem Celebrate?

Hi friends!  I have made my way to the Leadership Briefing and Summer Conference, hosted by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem - US Branch, and hope to find time to provide updates. Meanwhile, Israel celebrated Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim) a couple days ago in grand Israeli style!  Reports are that 100,000 Israelis marched from Jerusalem's …

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