By Arlene Bridges Samuels, CBN Israel— On Sunday, November 28, Jewish families worldwide began celebrating Hanukkah—lighting up their homes each day with candles in their Hanukkiahs, their menorah candelabras. By December 6, when the festival ends, all the candles will be glowing. Children are enjoying eight days of gifts and playing dreidel games, and families…
DetailsBy Shoshana Bryen, American Thinker—- “Iran is prepared to reach a ‘good agreement’ quickly, with the goal of protecting the Iranian people’s rights and interests,” the Iranian foreign minister announced as Ali Bagheri Kani, the country’s chief negotiator, was arriving in Vienna for another round of nuclear negotiations. Israel’s Ha’aretz newspaper posits that the Islamic…
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, 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 far, in our…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsWelcome 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…
DetailsBy 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…
DetailsOn 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…
DetailsBy 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…
DetailsBy 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…
DetailsBy 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…
DetailsBy 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…
DetailsBy 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…
DetailsBy 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.…
DetailsBy David Israel, Jewish Press— Responding to aggressive lobbying by the Beyadenu movement (Dani Dayan’s Daughter Sings Hatikvah Quietly on Temple Mount), the Knesset Education Committee on Tuesday debated the place of the Temple Mount in the country’s education system. Coalition and opposition MKs alike agreed that the Israeli education system is failing to convey…
DetailsBy Arutz Sheva—- A high-level delegation from the United Arab Emirates will soon visit the Iranian capital of Tehran, Reuters reports. The delegation is expected to seek to de-escalate tensions between the UAE and Iran as the Islamic Republic resumes negotiations with western powers in Vienna over its nuclear weapons program. On Monday, Anwar Gargash,…
DetailsBy Khaled Abu Toameh, JPost— Charges that the Palestinian Authority was not doing enough to enforce law and order, amid increased scenes of anarchy and violence in some parts of the West Bank, emerged Wednesday. Palestinian civilians warned that the violence could lead to “civil war,” especially between large clans and armed gangs in Hebron…
DetailsProverbs 4:13: “Take hold of instruction, do not let go. Guard her, for she is your life.” Proverbs 4:6-7: “Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, though it cost all you have, get understanding.” Proverbs 3:13: “Blessed…
DetailsBy Shoshana Bryen, Jewish News Syndicate— In a meeting in May with then-Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Joe Biden’s Secretary of State Antony Blinken outlined the Biden administration priority “to continue to rebuild our relationship with the Palestinian people and the Palestinian Authority.” Now, after announcing it wants to open a U.S. consulate in…
Details