Scripture Reading for October 14, 2017
Torah: Genesis 1:1 – 6:8, “Beresheet” (In the beginning … ) Haftorah: Isaiah 42:5 – 43:11 New Testament: Colossians 1:15 – 17 Gospel: John 1:1 – 14, “Beresheet” (In the beginning … )
The Trump administration is withdrawing from Unesco, the U.N. cultural organization, citing unpaid dues and the group’s “anti-Israel bias”
By GARDINER HARRIS and STEVEN ERLANGER, NY Times— The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it would withdraw from Unesco, the United Nations cultural organization, after years of the United States distancing itself because of what it called the group’s “anti-Israel bias.” The administration also cited mounting arrears at the organization as a reason for the…
Senior WH Official says Trump decision to move embassy is a matter of “when not if”
By Michael Wilner, JPost— The Trump administration remains committed to moving the US Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, but its Mideast peace team stands united behind the president in his resolve to delay the move, a senior White House official told The Jerusalem Post on Tuesday. In a weekend interview with former…
Mr. President, Don’t Put America at Risk with Flawed Iran Deal
By John Bolton, Gatestone— President Trump will address U.S. policy toward Iran on Thursday, doubtless focusing on his decision regarding Barack Obama’s badly flawed nuclear deal. Key officials are now briefing Congress, the press and foreign governments about the speech, cautioning that the final product is, in fact, not yet final. The preponderant media speculation…
Truth Report: “The True Priestly Blessing!”
Numbers 6: 22-27 22 The Lord said to Moses, 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: 24 “‘“Yahweh bless you and keep you; 25 Yahweh make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26 Yahweh turn his face toward you and…
Weekly Scripture for October 7, 2017
Torah: Exodus: 33:12 – 34:26, “Ha’el et ha’am” (Bring my people …. ) Haftorah: Ezekiel 38:18 – 39:16 New Testament: I Thessalonians 5:1 – 11 Gospel: John 21:1 – 25, “Beresheet Hayah ha’devar” (In the beginning was the Word…)
Quote of the week
“The prophet is violated during his ministry, but he is vindicated by history. He is the villain of today and the hero of tomorrow. He is excommunicated while alive and exalted when dead! He is dishonored with epithets when breathing and honored with epitaphs when dead. He is friendless while living and famous when dead.…
Exclusive interview: ‘Son of Hamas,’ the speaker who shocked the UNHRC
By Dr. Manfred Gerstenfeld, Arutz 7— “Hamas, which I know well, is an ideological political organization that views extreme violence as a means to achieve its political ends. In the 21st century an individual or group that tries to achieve its goals by violent means should not be legitimized by anybody. In my definition, Hamas…
Feast of Tabernacles: Celebrating 37 Years of Christians’ Prophetic Gathering in Jerusalem
By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz, BIN— On Wednesday, the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem will begin its 37th annual Feast of Tabernacles, a spectacular week of devotion and learning that will bring together over 6,000 pilgrims from nearly 100 nations. Based on the gathering of nations in Solomon’s Temple for the holiday of Sukkot, the 2017 Feast…