Red Alert: Why is New York Such a Disappointment?

Because this vibrant, sophisticated, diverse region preaches tolerance and acceptance…but it is accepting the oldest form of hate, and towards residents with the greatest longevity and contributions. For over a century, New York City and its surrounding areas have been the pinnacle of many young persons’ dreams and aspirations. How many movies, songs, and biographies…

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Red Alert: Yom HaShoah: Holocaust Remembrance Day—Why is this important?

Because Remembering is resistance. By Amy Zewe & Shelley Neese Two Days ago on April 17, we commemorated Yom HaShoah or Holocaust Remembrance Day. Holocaust education is one of the core outreaches we at the Jerusalem Connection have in our effort to inform, educate, and activate Christians to support and provide comfort to The Jews,…

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Red Alert: What are the Current Political Attitudes in America about Israel?

Former US Senator, Jew, and ardent supporter of Israel Joseph Lieberman attempted to answer this question just this week at an event in Jerusalem among American and Canadian Jews. According to an April 10 article in The Jerusalem Post by Greer Fay Cashman, Lieberman said, “Attitudes to Israel in American politics have changed. We all…

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Red Alert: Combating Antisemitism by Connecting Judaism and Christianity?

Today marks the first day of Passover. Passover is directly related to the events of Holy Week between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. However, the Jewish and Christian calendars usually don’t sync the two precisely. The Passover illustrated that the blood of the Passover lamb will protect against death before the escape from bondage from…

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Red Alert: What is Israel Apartheid Week on College Campuses, Why is it So Alarming, and What Can We do?

By Amy Zewe Join us today as writer, and Jerusalem Connection partner, Arlene Bridges Samuels shares her latest CBN feature article with us about Israeli Apartheid Week—happening this week on approximately 200 university campuses throughout the United States.  Arlene is a prolific writer and Weekly Feature Columnist at CBN Israel (The Christian Broadcasting Network). She…

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Bible Fiber #57: Cessation of Prophecy in Christian Understanding

Welcome to Bible Fiber. I am Shelley Neese, president of The Jerusalem Connection, a Christian organization devoted to sharing the story of the people of Israel, both ancient and modern. We have finished the Minor Prophets and we are gearing up for the reformers Ezra and Nehemiah before we tackle the Major Prophet Ezekiel. But…

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Bible Fiber #56: Cessation of Prophecy in the Jewish understanding

By Shelley Neese— Welcome to Bible Fiber. I am Shelley Neese, president of The Jerusalem Connection, a Christian organization devoted to sharing the story of the people of Israel, both ancient and modern. We have finished the Minor Prophets and we are gearing up for the reformers Ezra and Nehemiah before we tackle the Major…

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Red Alert: Would You Like to Join the Diamond Anniversary Celebration for Israel?

By Amy Zewe Yes, The Jerusalem Connection report is excited to share with you an event you are all invited to! Israel turns 75 years old this spring! What an amazing thing to consider. An ancient nation with a longstanding people was re-established as the Bible told us it would be! Not only that, think…

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