by Tom Brennan,One of the most ignored realities of Israel’s existence in face of incredible odds is the absolute intent of Iran to destroy the nation. Recently a “Doomsday Clock” set for Israel’s obliteration was dedicated in the Islamic … [Read More...]
News from Jerusalem – Top Stories
Iran threatens to attack Israel if the US launches an assault on it with the aircraft carrier now in the region
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Iran has aimed fire at the deployment of US military forces in the Persian Gulf and threatened an attack on Israel if the aircraft carrier more »
A Unique Jerusalem Experience: The Sabbath
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A typical tour of Israel generally includes a visit to Jesus’ hometown of Nazareth, a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, an ascent to more »
Iran: the real devil in the details that the media is hiding
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By Tom Brennan, While the mainstream media fills the air with “news” about sports, celebrities tweets and comments, and “Russia-gate”, serious news is developing in the more »
Former enemies confront the Caliphate
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by Tom Brennan The Caliphate or Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has advanced across the Middle East. Capturing large areas of territory and arms more »
Remembering Antiochus Epiphanes and looking forward to Hanukkah 2015
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by Tom Brennan, The recent announcement of the excavation of the Acra fortress in Jerusalem reminds us that the events recorded in Scripture and those more »
Israel’s Defense Industry Sought After Genius
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By Tom Brennan When you find yourself surrounded by enemies sworn to your death and destruction, betrayed by weak and unworthy allies and vastly outnumbered, more »
Biblically Speaking
Israel and the new friends: a lesson from David and the Philistines
by Tom Brennan,Today’s mass media is filled with news of terrorist ISIS murders in Tehran, Manchester and London. It too busy “covering” the fake news of “Comrade” Trump’s involvement with Russia (while Putin laughs it all up). But the key … [Read More...]
President Trump in Jerusalem – “Will he or Won’t he?”
by Ian NortonAs President Trump's visit next week draws near, the question on everyone’s lips here is… “Will he or won’t he?”Referring to the same question in Israel following the rise to ‘power’ of many U.S Presidents as to whether … [Read More...]
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Israeli Life & Culture
What are You Getting for Hanukkah?
By Tom BrennanGifts to give to Christian friends who support Israel.Hanukkah has been included in Hebrew celebrations since the time of the Maccabees. Only in the past century or so has it acquired the traditions of gift giving and a … [Read More...]
History of the Kibbutz: Child-Rearing on Early Kibbutzim (Part 2)
By Nicole SivanChild-rearing on the kibbutz was a revolutionary departure from the traditional family unit left behind in Europe. For each member to sufficiently work and contribute to the greater good of the kibbutz, no member could be … [Read More...]
History of the Kibbutz: Early Kibbutzim (Part 1)
By Nicole SivanKibbutz: a communal farm or settlement in Israel on which a group of people live and work together [collectively]. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary-web)The first kibbutz was founded in 1909 on the shores of the Sea of … [Read More...]
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Biblical
Working the Land
By Lilly CohenI recently looked after a friend’s house in the lovely little town of Poriya in northern Israel. Wedged high up in the hills overlooking the Sea of Galilee, the view from Poriya is the stuff of postcards: rolling mango and … Read More...
Isaiah (740 – 681 BC) (Part 5)
By Barry RosenfeldPart 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4In part 4 we learned how Sennacherib claimed that the Lord God of Israel had sent him to destroy Jerusalem. Hezekiah placed the letter he had received from the Assyrian king on the Temple … Read More...
Isaiah (740 – 681 BC) (Part 4)
By Barry RosenfeldPart1 Part 2 Part 3Isaiah’s CharacterThe character of Isaiah ben Amoz is of a prophet who towered above his contemporaries, a giant among the biblical prophets, one who challenged the nation of Judah to follow … Read More...
Isaiah (740 – 681 BC) (Part 3)
By Barry RosenfeldPart 1 Part 2Readings from the HaftorahIn the synagogue service it is the tradition to read from the book of prophets following the Torah reading (the reading from the Five Books of Moses—the Torah scroll). … Read More...
The “Suffering Messiah” (Part 2)
By Barry RosenfeldIsaiah 52 and 53 describe a “suffering Messiah” who is beaten and disfigured. This is recorded in Mark 15:15-19—“Wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas for them, and after having Jesus scourged, he handed … Read More...
Isaiah (740 – 681 BC) (Part 1)
By Barry Rosenfeld“See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted. Just as there were many who were appalled at him—his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any human being and his form marred … Read More...