Quote of the week
“I have sympathy with the deep and intense longing which finds such fine expression in the Jewish National Homeland in Palestine.”—Calvin Coolidge
Spot Report: “How God’s shepherds must respond to Paris.”
Think on this: “Be always on the watch, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.” (Luke 21:36) Pray like this: Father, give your shepherds the discipline to develop a coherent view of the…
Toronto Sun: Suing Facebook another step in fighting terrorism
By Don Peat— JERUSALEM – Facebook probably isn’t going to like Nitsana Darshan-Leitner anytime soon. The lawyer and director of Shurat HaDin — Israel Law Center has made headlines by taking terrorists to court along with any financial organizations that provide them assistance. But now the lawyer has the social network in her sights. Darshan-Leitner recently sued…
Scripture Reading for November 14, 2015
Torah: Genesis 25:19 – 28:9, “Toldot” (Generations … ) Haftorah: Malachi 1:1 – 2:7 New Testament: Romans 9:1 – 31 Gospel: Matthew 11:27 – 30, “Ha’col neemsa” (All things … )
Iran master negotiators practiced in the art of deception.
By Earl Cox, JPOST— On the day thousands of Iranians celebrated the 36th anniversary of the destruction of the US embassy by burning the American flag, chanting ‘Death to America’ and ‘Down with Israel,’ I decided to review the Iran deal as it’s been reported thus far. Most people around the world believe the Iranian…
‘There is a clash of civilisations’: An interview with Benny Morris
By Gabriel Noah Brahm, Fathom Journal— In this in-depth interview, Israeli historian Benny Morris speaks with Professor Gabriel Noah Brahm about his work, his critics and his regrets. He also charges Western academics with dishonesty about the Middle East, gives his prognosis for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and outlines his view of Israel’s place in the…
EU: Self-labeling, Kristallnacht style
By Dr Inna Rogatchi (C) The European leadership loves commemorations. They love themselves in those endless selfies en masse, after every next sit-down or stand-up; at the pompous cloned gatherings; during speeches and cocktails. When it comes to the grimmest dates connected with the Holocaust and the other terrible atrocities of the WWII, the commemorations…
The GOP and Israel
By David Rubin, Israel National News— Growing up in “progressive” New York City, I always believed that the Democrats were the only party in town. Republicans (otherwise known as the GOP, or Grand Old Party) were stereotyped as those “rednecks and hicks who live in the sticks” and no Jew in his right mind could…
Despite Tensions, Christians Keep Coming to Israel – And Giving Back
By Tuly Weisz, Breaking Israel News– 450 listeners of the Salem Radio Network gathered this week in Jerusalem for a historic “Stand with Israel” tour hosted by nationally syndicated radio personalities Mike Gallagher and Dennis Prager. Salem is a leading media company serving a Christian and conservative audience. Both Prager and Gallagher broadcasted live shows…