By VICTOR SHARPE, ARUTZ 7— “Then said Satan: This besieged one, how shall I overcome him? He has courage and ability, he has weapons and imagination. “So he said: I shall not take his strength, nor muzzle nor bridle him. Nor soften nor weaken his hands, only one thing I shall do; “I shall dull…
DetailsBY JIM HUTCHENS— Shavuot is what the Bible refers to as “Feast of Weeks.” Most non-Jews don’t have the foggiest idea what it means. The Greeks called it “Pentecost,” from a Greek word meaning 50. It is called “Pentecost” in the New Testament. Today, Christians acknowledge Pentecost fifty days after Resurrection Sunday or Easter. It’s…
DetailsBy RON JAGER— In recent weeks the abrupt disappearance of the latest cycle of “Price Tag” incidents as quickly as it began making the timing of this recent “Price Tag” cycle just prior to the visit of Pope Francis irresistibly suspicious, and creating fertile ground for the implementation of Mandatory period emergency regulations to clear…
DetailsBy MICHAEL FREUND— With the collapse of American-led efforts to revive negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, the peace process has largely faded from view, as the prospect of a deal seems more remote than ever. Even the key players appear to have moved on, as US Secretary of State John Kerry is now busy…
DetailsBy EARL COX, ISRAEL ALWAYS— The Evangelical Christians of the world are the most ardent supporters of Israel. They are puzzled to say the very least as to how a member of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s coalition, namely Tzipi Livni, could take independent actions with brazen disregard of the Israeli government’s position concerning the Hamas allied…
DetailsBy CAROLINE GLICK, JPOST— On June 10, the Knesset will elect President Shimon Peres’s successor. As he departs the President’s Residence at the end of June, the media will provide saturation coverage of his final days and tell us over and over that Peres is the greatest statesman in Jewish history. His personal gravitas is…
Detailsby Itamar Marcus and Nan Jacques Zilberdik, PMWATCH— For Pope Francis’ visit to Israel and the Palestinian Authority next week, the PA has commissioned an art exhibit that includes works of art portraying Palestinians as Jesus. The exhibit consists of visual displays merging classical paintings of biblical scenes with photos of Palestinians and have been…
DetailsBy ISRAEL HAYOM— “We are protecting the heart of the nation — we will never divide our heart,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday, marking the eve of the 47th Jerusalem Day — the day that celebrates the anniversary of the reunification of the capital — at the Mercaz Harav yeshiva in Jerusalem. “Because we…
DetailsBy INNA ROGATCHI— “ The energy of these stones has provided the nourishment for many generations of the Jewish people, for all those who are keeping Jerusalem in their hearts as the nucleus of their universe. There is no other sensation in the world as the one when one’s hand is touching those warm, wise…
DetailsRomans 9:19-21 One of you will say to me: “Then why does God still blame us? For who is able to resist his will?” But who are you, a human being, to talk back to God? “Shall what is formed say to the one who formed it, ‘Why did you make me like this?’” Does…
DetailsBy RAPHAEL POCH, BIN— On Sunday, May 25th, during a rather busy visit by Pope Francis to Jerusalem, a group of Jews and Christians from around the world gathered together to honor the city of Jerusalem and express their unending connection with the holy city. In culmination of the tireless effort by the Israel365 organization,…
DetailsBy LEA SPEYER, BREAKING ISRAEL NEWS— Pope Francis made his way to Tel Aviv yesterday after meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and holding mass in Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Sunday. During his visit with Abbas, the pope called for unity between Israel and the “State of Palestine” and said the failure of peace…
DetailsBy ISRAEL HAYOM— Israeli officials harshly condemned the deadly shooting attack in Brussels on Saturday, linking the incident to the anti-Jewish climate prevalent in many countries. Addressing his cabinet on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “There are certain figures in Europe who are quick to condemn the construction of every apartment in Jerusalem, but…
DetailsThink on this: “If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its skill. May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you, if I do not consider Jerusalem my highest joy….”For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet,…
DetailsMusical video-essay by Inna Rogatchi on the collection of her original works in fine art photography and art collages. The video-esssay has been created for commemoration of the Day of Jerusalem in 2014. The inaugural public presentation of the short film had been the part of the Special Event in Tallinn, Estonia, commemorating the Day…
DetailsTorah: Numbers 4:21 – 89, “Naso” (Lift up …) Haftorah: Judges 13:2 – 25 New Testament: Acts 21: 17 – 26 Gospel: Mark 1: 4 – 17. ” Ychanon Ha matbil” (John came baptizing …)
DetailsBy LARS ENARSON, ICZC— On May 25, Pope Francis will begin his two-day visit to the Holy Land. It will begin in Bethlehem with a large mass together with PA leader Mahmoud Abbas. Palestinians are already celebrating the visit, saying his choice to begin the trip directly in PA-held Bethlehem is meant to “recognize Palestine,”…
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