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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Podcast: Fighting Anti-Israel Bias at the U.N.

Listen 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…

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Bible Fiber #41: Zechariah 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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Bible Fiber #41: Zechariah 9

Follow 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…

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Red Alert: Antisemitism on the High Holy Days?

By 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…

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Help all Jews (regardless of abilities) connect with the Jewish homeland

Donate 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,…

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