Scripture Readings for August 15, 2015
Torah: Deuteronomy 11:26 – 16:17, “Re’eh”, (See … ) Haftorah: Isaiah 54:11 – 55:5 New Testament: Hebrews 4:1 – 7 Gospel: John 7:37 – 52, “Be’yom Ha’acharon” (The last day … )
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Netanyahu emulates Churchill in trying to influence US policy to protect Israel
By Alan Dershowitz, JPost— Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is acting properly in lobbying against the Iran deal. And President Obama is acting improperly in accusing him of interfering in American foreign policy and suggesting that no other foreign leader has ever tried to do so: “I do not recall a similar example.” President Obama…
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Peace and hatred cannot coexist
By Earl Cox, JPost— There is nothing more emotionally devastating than to lose one’s child regardless of age. The heart break is palpable whether they are very young and dependent or in their 60’s and independent. The hurt is still the same. The sorrow is similar even when a young child is not your own…
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State Department Interferes in Favor of PLO Terrorists
By Tova Dvorin, Arutz Sheva— The Obama administration has asked a judge Monday to “carefully consider” the size of the bond demanded from the Palestinian Authority (PA) for its role orchestrating years of terror attacks against Israelis and Jews – directly interfering in a US court case. In February, the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) –…
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War Actually Is an Alternative to Iran Deal
By Philip Gordon, Politico— Of all the arguments President Barack Obama made last week in his defense of the Iran nuclear deal, the one that has provoked the most vigorous—and curious—reaction from his critics was the suggestion that the alternative to the deal could be war with Iran. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Obama’s…
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Palestinians and Iran agree to disarm Israel’s alleged nukes
By JNS.org— The Palestinian Authority (PA) and Iran have agreed to work together in holding an international conference on the nuclear disarmament of Israel, a senior Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) official said. PLO Executive Committee member Ahmed Majdalani recently visited Iran, where he met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohamed Zarif and agreed to hold a…
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Iran Deal: American Christians Warn ‘Annihilation Looms’ for US
By Arutz Sheva— A huge interfaith campaign is uniting the efforts of millions of Christians throughout the US to press Congress to defeat the Iran nuclear deal, warning that the leading state sponsor of terror intends to destroy the US and Israel. Behind the campaign is the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ), which…
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Christian enlistment in IDF expected to break record next year
By JNS.org— Israeli Christian enlistment in the Israel Defense Forces is expected to set a new record next year as many Christian youths seek greater integration into Israeli society. Last year, Christian enlistment in the IDF rose to more than 100 soldiers as part of a recruitment effort by Christian leaders such as Greek Orthodox…
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Why Iran’s Anti-Semitism Matters
By Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic— A few days ago, I spoke with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry about the politics of the Iran deal, and at one point in our conversation I put to Kerry what I thought was—to be honest—something of a gimme question: “Do you believe that Iranian leaders sincerely seek the…
DetailsTruth Report: “Will you obey Yahweh and call on his name?”
Isaiah 12:4-5 4 In that day you will say: “Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted. 5 Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world.
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The mindset of progressive Jews and the ‘Israeli problem’
By Abraham H. Miller/JNS.org In the sweltering heat of a Chicago summer, my friend marched outside the South African consulate, protesting apartheid. Years earlier, she had protested Jim Crow in front of a Woolworths store in Chicago, failing to comprehend that her beloved big government—not Woolworths—prevented blacks from sitting at lunch counters on the other…
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Charles Schumer’s Iran deal statement is a game changer
By Breitbart— A furious White House reportedly told the Huffington Post, which broke the story in the midst of the Republican presidential debate, when it would receive the least attention. It is easy to be skeptical about Schumer’s motives. He has been very reluctant to lead on the issue, and certainly delayed his decision long…
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Quote of the week
Richard Nixon said, “Americans admire a people who can scratch a desert and produce a garden. The Israelis have shown qualities that Americans identify with: guts, patriotism, idealism, a passion for freedom.”
Kerry’s dangerous fantasy
By Yoram Ettinger– Irrespective of Western attempts to portray Saudi Arabia, the Gulf States, Jordan and Egypt as supporters of the Iran nuclear deal, leaders of these countries, and especially the House of Saud, consider the accord a colossal, lethal threat. They see it as a reckless, short-sighted and self-destructive policy, which will initially plague…
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By Sarah Berger, International Business Times— The number of young Israeli Christians enlisted in the Israel Defense Forces is expected to set a new record next year, jns.org, a nonprofit wire service that covers Jewish and Israel news, reported Thursday. Last year, Christian enlistment in the Israel Defense Forces rose to more than 100 soldiers due…
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Spot Report: “How Believers are to respond to the Iran nuclear deal”
Think on this: “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” (I Timothy 2:1-2) Pray like this: Father, we pray and beseech you to move, by…
DetailsChuck Schumer Opposes Iran Nuclear Deal, Shaking Democratic Firewall
By Jennifer Steinhauer and Jonathan Weisman, NYTimes— Senator Chuck Schumer, the most influential Jewish voice in Congress, said Thursday night that he would oppose President Obama’s deal to limit Iran’s nuclear program. “Advocates on both sides have strong cases for their point of view that cannot simply be dismissed,” Mr. Schumer, Democrat of New York,…
DetailsConfrontation With Iran Is Inevitable
By José María Aznar, WSJ— There is only one thing the ayatollahs in Tehran want more than a nuclear bomb: that is for their regime to survive. Thanks to the agreement announced on July 14, they will get both. The deal will strengthen their tyrannical, revolutionary and fundamentalist regime, and they will have the bomb within…
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