Mainstream Democrats Introduce Bill Endangering Israel

By Alan M. Dershowitz, Gatestone Institute— Just when Congress overwhelmingly defeated an effort by eight radical Democrats and one Republican to defund Israel’s Iron Dome defense system, several “mainstream” Democrats proposed legislation that is equally dangerous and filled with half-truths, omissions and outright fabrications. Congressman Andy Levin has introduced a bill that purports to further…

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The Squalid “Squad” Is Trying to Destroy Bipartisan Support for Israel

By Alan M. Dershowitz, Gatestone Institute— The “Squad” is a small group of radical members of the U.S. House of Representatives who run for Congress under the banner of the Democratic Party but do not reflect its mainstream policies. They represent niche districts that are not typical of the Democratic base. They could not be…

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The Palestinian assault on Jewish history and heritage

By Michael Freund, JPost— If anyone still has doubts about the Palestinian Authority’s determination to erase all traces of Israel’s ancient Jewish heritage, an important new report should lay to rest any such uncertainties. The 65-page document, entitled “National Heritage Survey” and published by the Shilo Forum and the Shomrim al HaNetzach (“Preserving the Eternal”)…

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Why Are ‘Progressive’ Democrats Giving Iran What It Wants?

By Shoshana Bryen, inSight— Editor’s Note: The money for Iron Dome’s resupply has been restored. But the politics that led to its removal from the spending bill remain – and will haunt friends of Israel. House Democratic leadership, under pressure from its “progressive” wing, removed the appropriation earmarked for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system…

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Bible Fiber #4: Hosea 10–14

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, 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. This week, we are…

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RA: When Might Fighting Antisemitism Seem Antisemitic?

By Amy Zewe— Maybe when we remove the Jewishness of the Jews we remember…. Zechariah 8:23 (New Revised Standard Version) says: Thus says the Lord of hosts: In those days ten men from nations of every language shall take hold of a Jew, grasping his garment and saying, “Let us go with you, for we…

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A Sukkot Field Guide

By Aaron Eby, First Fruits of Zion— Looking at a Jewish calendar at this time of year can be overwhelming. There are so many festival days! Where do they all come from, and what do they mean? Here is a simple rundown of each of the significant days connected with the Festival of Sukkot, sometimes…

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‘No target is un-hackable. Period’

By Yoav Limor, Israel Hayom— Anyone who deals with technology, or is familiar with it, can’t remain indifferent to what is happening in the IDF’s Unit 8200. The technological breakthroughs, the intelligence superiority, the advances – these all position the unit, and Israel, as a world leader that is at the same level as the…

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Biden should be looking for a Plan B when it comes to the Iranian nuclear deal, Middle East expert tells

By Joel C. Rosenberg, All Israel News— Why is Tehran seemingly not willing to take up Washington on its generous offer and simply reenter the nuclear deal? Are the Iranians learning to live with sanctions instead? These are some of the questions perplexing the Washington establishment. I spoke with Robert Satloff, executive director of The…

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Ushpitzim In Art: Modern Look

By Inna Rogatchi, Times of Israel— Michael Rogatchi Art & Aesthetic of a Modern-Day Spirituality Michael Rogatchi’s now widely known Forefathers works have originated as his Uzhpitzim series, personalised images of Jewish patriarchs and the formatting leaders of the nation. Each of those modern classic images has its own history, and they were not created…

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Bible Fiber #3: Hosea 6–9

Hosea’s Message: Hosea 6, 7, 8, & 9 Shabbat Shalom and 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…

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Why Oslo Still Rules

By Caroline Glick— In an interview shortly before his death in the summer of 2001, Faisal Husseini, who held the Palestinian Authority’s Jerusalem portfolio, gave an interview where he exposed the fraud at the heart of the Oslo process. Speaking with Al Araby newspaper, Husseini said that Yassir Arafat, his deputies and henchmen never saw…

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In the Light of the Giants: Yom Kippur Perspective

By Inna Rogatchi, Times of Israel— As it happened, the Yom Kippur 5780, in October 2019, was the last normal pre-covid service that we, and so many others, attended. We were very lucky at the time, and the meaning of that luck, and that light originated at the moment, has become seen by us in…

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‘A great honor’: Bahrain’s first-ever envoy to Israel presents credentials

By Lazar Berman, Times of Israel— Bahrain’s first-ever ambassador to Israel Khaled Yousif Al-Jalahma presented his credentials to President Isaac Herzog on Tuesday at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem. Jalahma gave his letter of credence to Herzog in a formal ceremony, a day before the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords at…

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Terror in Jerusalem: 2 injured in stabbing attack at Central Bus Station

By Tzvi Joffre, JPost— Two Israeli men were moderately injured in a stabbing attack at a store next to the Jerusalem Central Bus Station in Jerusalem on Monday. Two female Border Police patrol officers at the scene shot and wounded the terrorist. The attacker was identified as 17-year-old Basil Shawamra from the village of Deir…

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Official: Bennett-Sissi summit paves way to bolstered bilateral ties

By Ariel Kahana , Daniel Siryoti , Reuters and ILH Staff— Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett arrived in Egypt on Monday in order to meet Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi for talks. The meeting was expected to cover Israeli-Palestinian relations and bilateral issues, Egypt’s presidency said, in the first official trip by an Israeli head of…

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Bible Fiber #2: Hosea 4-5

By Shelley Neese— Shabbat Shalom and 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…

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Between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur

By D. Thomas Lancaster, First Fruits of Zion— An entertaining drama has a lot of nail-biting suspense and uncertainty. What’s going to happen to your favorite characters? They’ve gotten themselves into quite a pickle this time! The last chapter of the book you are reading (or the last episode of the drama you have been…

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