Got a bomb shelter?

By Anne Etra, Times of Israel— Not a question we hear much in the USA. But it’s life or death in Israel. Crucially, Operation Lifeshield is on it. April 2023: 1000s of rockets are raining down on Israel. Ping! Via WhatsApp my 100-year-old Aunt Erna lets me know “she’s in her safe place (read bomb…

Bible Fiber: Nehemiah 11

Follow Bible Fiber wherever you listen to your podcasts! Welcome to Bible Fiber. I am Shelley Neese, president of The Jerusalem Connection, a Christian organization devoted to sharing the story of the people of Israel, both ancient and modern. This week we are studying Nehemiah 11. The last three chapters of the book make up…

Bible Fiber: Nehemiah 10

Welcome to Bible Fiber. I am Shelley Neese, president of The Jerusalem Connection, a Christian organization devoted to sharing the story of the people of Israel, both ancient and modern. This week we are reading Nehemiah 10. After the community got reacquainted with the teachings of the Torah and repented of their sins and the…

Bible Fiber: Nehemiah 9

Welcome to Bible Fiber. I am Shelley Neese, president of The Jerusalem Connection, a Christian organization devoted to sharing the story of the people of Israel, both ancient and modern. This week we are studying Chapter 9 when the people stopped feasting and began fasting. Although Chapter 9 is a continuation of the previous chapter’s…

Bible Fiber: Nehemiah 8

Follow Bible Fiber wherever you get your podcasts! Welcome to Bible Fiber. I am Shelley Neese, president of The Jerusalem Connection, a Christian organization devoted to sharing the story of the people of Israel, both ancient and modern. This week we are studying Chapter 8 and believe it or not this is the section I…