Bible Fiber #48: Malachi 1:6-2:9

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 sharing the story of the people of Israel, both ancient and modern. This week we are…

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Red Alert: Why Monitor the UN?

By Amy Zewe Join us this week for a discussion on the UN’s various committees that malign Israel, and the progress being made to defund and debunk these decades-old initiatives of bias and antisemitism. Gil Kapen of AJIRI, an affiliate of B’nai B’rith International, is The American Jewish International Relations Institute that works to reverse…

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Bible Fiber #47: Malachi 1:1-5

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 sharing the story of the people of Israel, both ancient and modern. This week we are…

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UN peddling of false narrative on Israel does not promote Mideast peace

By Dan Burton, Washington Times— The State of Israel is a modern miracle —a successful world leader in science and technology and a force for good in the world that rose from the ashes of World War 2. This month marks seventy-five years since the United Nations voted to partition Palestine into Jewish and Arab…

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Red Alert: Why Give Universities an F in Combatting Antisemitism?

Watch Video Why Give Universities an F in Combatting Antisemitism? We are coming to the close of the fall semester at most colleges and universities in the Western world. We pray for all students who must travel to have safety; and for those who have no families to return to, that they may find comfort…

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Bible Fiber #46: Zechariah 14

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 sharing the story of the people of Israel, both ancient and modern. This week we are…

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Time for the United Nations to Stop Funding Hate Groups | Opinion

By ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN AND ELIOT ENGEL— The world has long had a keen interest in and focus on the Arab-Israeli conflict. Part of this focus, for so many years, has been an unfair, microscopic attention to Israel’s actions and relationship with the Palestinians. Israel has been subjected to a standard that no other country in…

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Bible Fiber #45: Zechariah 13

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 sharing the story of the people of Israel, both ancient and modern. This week we are…

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Red Alert: Can Anyone Explain Israeli Politics (and how it relates to global antisemitism and anti-Zionism)?

The View from Israel’s very own Barry Shaw joins us Nov. 9 and Nov. 16 for a two-part discussion explaining to Jerusalem Connection viewers and listeners what the conditions are in Israel that led to the latest election results, including Benjamin Netanyahu’s return to the role of Prime Minister. Barry is not only the host…

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Bible Fiber #44: Zechariah 12

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 sharing the story of the people of Israel, both ancient and modern. This week we are…

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Sportswashing in Qatar

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…

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Red Alert: How Can You Help Combat Antisemitism?

Mid-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…

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Bible Fiber #43: Zechariah 11

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 sharing the story of the people of Israel, both ancient and modern. This week we are…

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Red Alert: How to Define Antisemitism?

Over 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…

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Bible Fiber #42: Zechariah 10

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 sharing the story of the people of Israel, both ancient and modern. This week we are…

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Red Alert: Antisemites getting triggered?

By 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…

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Red Alert: Debunking the Apartheid Myth

By 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…

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