By Michael Freund, Jerusalem Post— It is a tale as old as terrorism itself, a mantra repeated down through the years in an attempt to make sense of the Palestinian violence directed against Israel. Poverty breeds terrorism, we are told in authoritative tones, and hence there is no choice but to ease up on restrictions…
Welcome to Bible Fiber where we are encountering the textures and shades of the prophetic tapestry in a year-long study of the twelve minor prophets, one prophet each month. 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.…
By Efraim Inbar, Jewish Policy Center— Ukraine behaved somewhat recklessly toward its large and ruthless Russian neighbor, and it was left alone to deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin. For Israel, this is evidence that its self-reliance doctrine must be nourished with no illusions about foreign support in times of crisis. Despite its public support…
By Jordyn Haime, Times of Israel— Two months ago, shortly after the Olympics began in Beijing, the US Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) took a shot at China for its treatment of the Uighur minority group. “At the #Olympics you’ll see a well-known tradition — the torch relay — which the Nazis used at the 1936…
For centuries, particularly in Europe, Jewish communities and Jewish people were discriminated against and often told to “go back where you came from.” Finally in the 20th century there exists a place for Jews to actually go home to. Their ancestral homeland the land in the Middle East now known at Israel. Beginning in the…
By Mike Wagenheim, JNS— Colleyville. Pittsburgh. Poway. Too many Jewish institutions are wondering if they’ll be next. Too many in Brooklyn, N.Y., and elsewhere already deal with the reality of anti-Semitic attacks that keep on coming. The federal government says it stands ready to help ahead of the holiday season. Marcus Coleman, director of the…
By Ilan Berman, Al Hurra Digital— For more than a year, reversing the “maximum pressure” policy of its predecessor and hammering out some sort of nuclear compromise with Iran has been the centerpiece of the Biden administration’s Mideast policy. The resulting negotiations have been watched intently by regional governments, and their scrutiny has intensified in…
By Arlene Bridges Samuels, CBN Israel— Palm Sunday and Resurrection Day are fast approaching. For Christians, our Holy Week is the most momentous time of the year and the Holy Land is the most sacred place—because it is the land of our Jewish Savior’s birth, where He taught, healed, died, and was gloriously resurrected. The…
By TOBIAS SIEGAL and TOI STAFF Families and friends of the two Border Police officers killed in Sunday’s Hadera terror attack on Monday mourned the loss of the two 19-year-olds at the hands of terrorist gunmen. Shirel Aboukrat’s family immigrated to Israel from France in 2006. “We escaped France in pursuit of security and this is where she…
By Amy Zewe– Over the past several weeks we have provided reports on Ukraine issues including Aliyah efforts and relief for Jews who remain in Ukraine, specifically in Dnipro. Please refer to our website for more information on this continued need and avenue by which we are supporting and aiding the Jewish people. We also…