Wish I'd said that
“Restoring the Jews to their homeland is a noble dream shared by many Americans.”—Abraham Lincoln, 1863
Video: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Christmas Greeting 2012
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would like to share with you his best wishes for the Holiday Season.
What to expect of Secretary Kerry
By YAAKOV AHIMEIR, ISRAEL HAYOM— Democratic Senator John Kerry is not going to have any problems filling the shoes of his predecessors in his new capacity as secretary of state. As the chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, he has gained expert knowledge on the U.S.’s ties with other countries, making him a…
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Making Jerusalem truly indivisible
By MICHAEL FREUND, JPOST— The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, much like any clash of civilizations, has a history rife with significant dates and anniversaries, many of which in retrospect proved to be decisive. From the 1916 Sykes-Picot Agreement to the 1929 Arab riots on through the 1947 UN Partition Plan, the 1967 Six Day War and the…
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Abbas – masterful illusionist mesmerizes UN with Palestinian state mirage
By EARL COX, ISRAEL ALWAYS— As expected, the United Nations General Assembly recently voted, 138 to 9 with 41 abstentions, to grant the Palestinians in Israel what has been termed “non-member status,” and also “observer status” in the UN. Nobody is quite sure exactly what the new status means in relation to legitimate Palestinian statehood…
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'Jesus and Mary have become weapons in hands of Israel-haters'
By YOSSI ALONI, ISRAEL TODAY— Anti-Israel activists in Ireland have printed and distributed Christmas greeting cards that claim if Mary, the mother of Jesus, was alive today, she would be unable to give birth to Jesus as documented in the New Testament because Israeli soldier would hold her up at the Bethlehem checkpoint as they…
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Scripture Reading for December 29, 2012
Torah: Genesis 47:28–50:26 “Vayechi” (and he lived … ) Haftorah: Ezekiel 37:15–28 New Testament: I Peter 1:3–9 Gospel: John 3:31–36 “Habah meelmalah” (he who comes …)
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Haggling Over Hagel
By GARY BAUER — END-OF-DAY-REPORT— In recent days, conservative and pro-Israel groups have jumped into action on the growing rumors that President Obama plans to nominate former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel as the next Secretary of Defense. Jewish leaders spoke up right away due to Hagel’s anti-Israel record and comments that border on anti-Semitism. Christians…
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Wish I'd said that
Let us remember that the Christmas heart is a giving heart, a wide open heart that thinks of others first. The birth of the baby Jesus stands as the most significant event in all history, because it has meant the pouring into a sick world of the healing medicine of love which has transformed all…
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Palestinians aim to isolate Israel with new steps
By ASSOCIATED PRESS— Weeks ahead of Israeli elections, Palestinian officials are already plotting a series of tough steps against Israel to be taken if, as polls predict, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is re-elected and peace efforts remain stalled. Emboldened by their newly upgraded status at the United Nations, the Palestinians are talking of filing war…
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Sea of Galilee water level very encouraging
By ISRAEL TODAY— Israeli officials now believe that the region will receive more rain than expected this winter, bringing the Sea of Galilee back up to a level it has not been at in over 10 years. Speaking to Israel’s Ma’ariv newspaper, Israel Water Authority official Dr. Amir Givati noted that due to abundant rainfall…
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Bethlehem: A place of refuge and redemption
By DAVID SMITH, JPOST— The idea of Bethlehem touches every believer at a primal level. It stirs in us stories of David being called from the sheep flock to shepherd the people of Israel. It reminds us of Christmas carols and plays, nativity scenes and even the roots of our faith. Interestingly, Bethlehem’s first mention…
DetailsCeeLo Green: Mary did you know
“Mary Did You Know” Performed by CeeLo Green From the album “CeeLo’s Magic Moment” 2012 Atlantic Records
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Making Jerusalem truly indivisible
By MICHAEL FREUND, JPOST— The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, much like any clash of civilizations, has a history rife with significant dates and anniversaries, many of which in retrospect proved to be decisive. From the 1916 Sykes-Picot Agreement to the 1929 Arab riots on through the 1947 UN Partition Plan, the 1967 Six Day War and the…
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Spot Report: What the Messiah will bring!
Think of this: “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; the government shall be upon His shoulders. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government, there will be no end, upon the throne of David and…
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Democrats speak out against Hagel as Flournoy’s star rises
By JENNIFER RUBIN — WAPOST — Since the Anti-Defamation League this morning told Right Turn that potential defense secretary Chuck Hagel has made statements that “border on anti-Semitism,” Democratic lawmakers are speaking out and there is renewed interest in another contender, whose selection would also allay women’s groups complaining about the all-male lineup for second-term top…
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