Scripture Reading for November 10, 2012
Torah: Genesis 23:1–25:18 “Chayei Sarah” (Life of Sarah …) Haftorah: I Kings 1:1–31 New Testament: I Corinthians 15:50–57 Gospel: Matthew 24:29–31, “Achari Zeraat” (After the tribulation …)
Gantz visits Golan Heights after border incident
By YOAV ZITUN, YNETNEWS— IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz visited the Golan Heights on Sunday a day after three Syrian tanks entered the demilitarized buffer zone. Gantz and his entourage were able to see battles between Syrian troops and rebel forces from the other side of the border. On Saturday, the IDF lodged a…
Netanyahu: Only direct talks can reveal Abbas' true position
By ISRAEL HAYOM— Following Channel 2 interview in which Abbas implies he would be willing to abandon the Palestinian demand for a “right of return,” Israeli leaders warn that the Palestinian Authority president is trying to influence the coming Israeli elections. It is only through direct peace negotiations that Israel would ever learn the true…
Jerusalem mayor: Let Jews pray on the Temple Mount
By RYAN JONES, ISRAEL TODAY— Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat last week said it was time for Israel to finally implement true religious freedom and allow Jews to pray atop the Temple Mount. “The government is ultimately responsible for whether or not Jews can pray on the Temple Mount, not the Jerusalem municipality,” Barkat told students…