Scripture Reading for December 3, 2016
Torah: Genesis 25:19 – 28:9, “Toldot” (Generations … ) Haftorah: Malachi 1:1 – 2:7 New Testament: Romans 9:1 – 31 Gospel: Mark 14:53 – 65, “Eheyeh” ( I am … )
UN General Assembly supports resolution ignoring Jewish ties to Temple Mount
By Danielle Ziri and Tovah Lazaraoff, JPost— The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to support a resolution that used solely Muslim language to describe the Temple Mount. Out of the United Nation’s 193 member states, 147 voted in favor, seven voted against and eight abstained. The Jerusalem resolution was one of six resolutions condemning Israel…
Truth Report: “Whose name will save you?”
Romans 10: 9-10 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
Fires on the hills of Jerusalem
By United with Israel— Firefighters entered the area and evacuated the entire community of Beit Meir, situated just off the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv Highway 1, working overnight to gain control of the situation. Several suspects reportedly fled the area as the fires began to spread. Police arrested one person and are searching for the others. There…
Quote of the week
“The Old is incomplete without the New, for in all its portions it is looking forward to its fulfillment, but the roofs and towers of a great cathedral in isolation and suggesting that the walls exist only that they may bear the roof.” H.L. Ellison, The Message of the Old Testament
Spot Report: “Will you pray for our leaders?”
Think on this: I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings (Presidents) and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved…
The trap of travesty: Shoah as a show subject
by Dr INNA ROGATCHI (C)– I thought initially that if one would have a nerve to watch the sick entertaining video from the Russian popular TV musical skating show, it might be unnecessary to write any comment on that disgust. But hearing on some reactions, both in Russia and outside, I decided to express myself…
Nationwide fires under control, firefighters say
By Daniel Eisenbud, JPost— Hundreds of local emergency personnel, aided by an international fleet of firefighting planes, worked throughout the weekend to contain fires that continued to spread in the country’s Center and North, displacing thousands and destroying hundreds of homes, businesses and public areas. According to officials, the fires were under control Saturday night,…
How to call an arson?
By Dr INNA ROGATCHI (C) From November 22nd, 2016, Israel is on fire, for several days straight on. Given the climate, the weather, the wind, the impact of what some world media call ‘a wildfire’ is disastrous. Our Land is burning, and much of it is in inhabited areas. The fires broke near hospitals, schools,…