Scripture reading for April 19, 2014
Torah: Exodus 33:12 – 34:26, “Pasach” (Passover…) Haftorah: Song of Songs New Testament: I Corinthians 15:20 -23 Gospel: Luke 22:1 – 22, “Pesach” (Passover …)
Passover is for freedom
By CAROLINE GLICK— Passover, which begins on Monday night, is the festival of freedom. The holiday reminds us of the brutal enslavement of the Jews by Pharaoh and the Egyptians. We recall their midnight flight from Egypt, pursued by the mighty Egyptian army, and God’s miraculous rescue of the Jews at the shores of the…
Who is responsible for the suffering of the Palestinians?
By MICHAEL BROWN— There is no doubt that there is real suffering among the Palestinians living in Gaza and the West Bank (which is actually ancient Judea and Samaria). The question is who, precisely, is most responsible for their suffering? Certainly, Israel is far from blameless in its treatment of the Palestinians, and it helps…