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Happy 65th, Israel!

Today Israel celebrates is 65th Anniversary! After nearly 2,000 years in exile, Israel as a nation was re-birthed in 1948. Sixty-five years later we recall not only the miracle of her existence but the cost of her resurrection. Yesterday was Yom HaZikaron – … Continue reading

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Yom HaZikkaron

Today is Yom HaZikkaron, the day we remember Israel’s fallen soldiers and their families. In recent times, it has also become a day to remember those killed in terrorist attacks. Zichronam livrachah – May their memories be a blessing.

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Terror Attack in Bulgaria

Earlier today a female terrorist blew herself and two buses apart at a Bulgarian airport killing 7 Israeli tourists and wounding many others. For more on this breaking story vist HERE or HERE. Officials from around the world have condemned … Continue reading

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Messianic Jewish Movement Responds to Christ at the Checkpoint

Today the International Messianic Jewish Alliance (IMJA), the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations (UMJC), and the Messianic Jewish Alliance (MJAA), have released a joint press release raising concerns about the upcoming Christ at the Checkpoint conference to be held in … Continue reading

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Tongue of the Prophets

At the behest of my friend and colleague, Rabbi Dr. Stuart Dauermann, I finally read Tongue of the Prophets by Robert St. John. Let me tell you … I could not put it down, and even got Monique reading it. So … Continue reading

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Yad L’Achim Exposed – Parts II & III

Last Thursday I posted a link to the first part of a special investigative report aired on Israel’s Channel 1 News about the anti-missionary organization, Yad L’Achim. The group is responsible for regular acts of harassment and violence against religious … Continue reading

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Yad L’Achim Exposed

This last week Israel’s Channel 1 News aired a special investigative report on the anti-missionary organization, Yad L’Achim. The group is responsible for regular acts of harassment and violence against religious minorities in Israel, especially Messianic Jews. There is even … Continue reading

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Harassment in Arad

A couple of weeks ago I blogged about the hate-fest in Ashdod directed against Messianic Jews in the city. Recently, similar protests have been held in another Israeli city, Arad. Going back to 2006, Arad has been the location of … Continue reading

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Hate-Fest in Ashdod

Persecution against Messianic Jews has increased lately in Israel, and last Monday night, February 21st, nearly 1,000 protesters gathered outside a Messianic congregation in Ashdod to spew vicious hatred and lies. The event was organized by Yad L’Achim and was … Continue reading

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Egypt, Israel, and the Merneptah Stele

Egypt plays a central role throughout the Bible, and particularly in the foundational narratives of Joseph, the Israelite enslavement, and the Exodus of the Israelites. With the influence these narratives have on the shaping of not only of Judaism and … Continue reading

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