By Micah Neese Sports have been a beacon for equality and human rights for hundreds of years. While so many other forces work to suppress human rights, sports lift these rights up unfailingly. In 1938, African American fighter Joe Louis faced off against German fighter Max Schmeling in a match that carried significance beyond the…
DetailsMid-term elections in the U.S. are next week. Folks have congressional seats, senate seats, governorships, and various state and local elections including some school board seats on their ballots. I encourage you all to be alert to who and what is on your ballot and carefully consider the positions of the folks you want to…
DetailsWelcome 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. 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. This week we are…
DetailsOver the past few years, I have shared with you the IRHA definition of Antisemitism and met and worked with great people and organizations who are working hard to have this definition be adopted by governments, schools, institutions, organizations, businesses, legislatures—everyone!! (Lengthy, but not overwhelming you can read it here.) But does it need some…
DetailsWelcome 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. 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. This week we are…
DetailsBy Amy Zewe Fall is the season for the high holy days of the Jewish calendar. It is a busy time of celebration and reflection for the Jewish people. Many Christians cheer on the celebration, even participating, including the recent Feast of Tabernacles, or Sukkot. I was lucky enough to be in Israel in 2008…
DetailsBy Amy Zewe with Special Guest Dr. Anthony Harper of Intermountain Christian News. Dr. Harper is one of the only White House News correspondents representing a Christian Publication. He recently returned from a trip to Israel wherein his continued research and mission to combat antisemitism reveals more evidence to debunk the myth that Israel is…
DetailsListen to the B’nai B’rith Int’l Podcast here. Since its founding in 2005, AJIRI – the American-Jewish International Relations Institute – has been forward-thinking about combating anti-Israel bias at the United Nations. Now an affiliate of B’nai B’rith, AJIRI-BBI works directly with B’nai B’rith’s long-standing Office of U.N. Affairs to overcome anti-Israel efforts engrained at…
DetailsWelcome 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. 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. This week we are…
DetailsFollow Bible Fiber wherever you listen to your podcasts! Click Here for Apple Podcasts or Spotify 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. I am Shelley Neese, president of The Jerusalem Connection, a Christian organization devoted to…
DetailsBy Amy Zewe— Ten days ago on Sunday, September 25, at sundown, Rosh Hashanah commenced. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. The birthday of the universe some would say. It is the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve. Last night at sundown, on Tuesday Oct. 4, Yom Kippur began. Yom Kippur is…
DetailsDonate to Makom today! On September 25, the holiday of Rosh Hashanah marked the anniversary of all of God’s creation, the Earth’s 5783rd birthday according to Jewish tradition. Soon after the shofar blasts of Rosh Hashanah settled down, Jewish people commenced the fast of Yom Kippur. And a few days after the fast was broken,…
DetailsWelcome 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. 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. This week we are…
DetailsBy Inna Rogatchi— BEREISHIT ILLUSTRATED Part I of II with Highlights Part II of the Introduction to the Bereishit Illustrated project can be read here. Inna Rogatchi © Light Solo. Watercolor, wax pastel, oil pastel, encre l’alcool, Luminance Caran d’Ache, pigment of bronze, pigment of pale gold on authored original pigment print on cotton paper…
DetailsShould We be Issuing Report Cards? Sometimes a snapshot of someone’s performance is helpful to have. Anyone with children can appreciate those report cards teachers issue so we understand how our children are doing in school. (Well, at least most of the time we appreciate it.) But can report cards be helpful in other aspects…
DetailsWelcome 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. 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. This week we are…
DetailsBy Amy Zewe– Can Fighting Antisemitism be Unanimous? I sure hope so! And am pleasantly surprised to see some evidence of it! You may remember that last fall The Jerusalem Connection participated in a protest organized by #EndJewHatred outside the UN’s DC office, the UNWRA office space. The protest was in regards to the use…
DetailsWelcome 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. 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. This week we are…
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