The Jerusalem Connection’s mission is to inform, educate and activate support for Israel and the Jewish people. We invite you to participate in our calling during this holiday season through this unique fundraiser. Buy special bottles of wine for the loved ones in your life and ten percent of the proceeds go directly to Jerusalem…
Welcome to part 2 of our 2-part conversation with writer Dara Horn. Dara is an established novelist and recently published her first non-fiction book called People Love Dead Jews. Dara’s repertoire of work also includes essays and articles published in a variety of periodicals as she comments on various events that affects the Jewish…
By Ruthie Blum, Israel Hayom— Renewed negotiations over a return to or revision of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers from which former President Donald Trump withdrew in 2018 – kicked off in Vienna on Monday with feigned fanfare. The Islamic Republic has made…
On November 12, 2021, Dr. Jim Hutchens, Brigadier General, Chaplain, Pastor, Founder of The Jerusalem Connection, was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery on Chaplain’s Hill, joining his Beloved, Pat Mercer Hutchens, to reside in glory for eternity. The Jerusalem Connection is forever grateful to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for their work…
By Amy Zewe— You are invited to join me this week, Nov. 24, and next, for an exciting interview with writer and podcaster Dara Horn. Dara is an established novelist and recently published her first non-fiction book called People Love Dead Jews. Dara’s repertoire of work also includes essays and articles published in a variety…
By Arlene Bridges Samuels, CBN Israel— A week ago, I attended Israel’s Government Press Office (GPO) Christian Media Summit (CMS). Held virtually in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19, this year’s summit drew more than 100 media professionals and opinion leaders from across the world. According to the CMS website, the summit’s goal is to…
By Shira Hanau, JTA.ORG— Archaeologists excavating a 2,100-year-old fortress say it provides “tangible evidence” of the events from the Hanukkah story. The site, located west of Hebron in the Lachish Forest, includes remnants of a fortress made of stone and wood that the archaeologists working with the Israel Antiquities Authority believe was burned by the…
By Boaz Bismuth, Israel Hayom— On Oct. 21, the Turkish paper Sabah reported that an extensive operation by Turkish security forces had resulted in the arrest of 15 Mossad agents. The surprising report didn’t upset us especially, since it was clear that it wasn’t the most reliable article of the year. But the report should…
By Shelley Neese 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. So…
By Benjamin Kerstein, Algemeiner— A bill that would mandate an annual review of hate speech, incitement, and antisemitism in educational materials used by the Palestinian Authority and the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees was introduced in the United States Senate on Tuesday. The Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act (S.3209), introduced by Sen.…