Wish I’d said that
“I will place no value on anything I have or may possess except in relation to the kingdom of Christ.” —David Livingstone, Explorer and Medical Missionary in the 19th century
Shurat Hadin charges US Presbyterian Church with having ties to Hezbollah
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL— Shurat Hadin, (the Israel Law Center) has filed a legal complaint against the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA), alleging violations of the US tax code for unlawful political lobbying and contact with Hezbollah, a US-designated terrorist organization. The Tel Aviv-based organization publicized the submission of its 38-page complaint with the US Internal Revenue…
Video: Official music video by Shwekey
Many tears have fallen, many years we’re calling, Please no more Many broken-hearted, friends lost and departed, Please no more Now the time has come, everyone must stand together, and be strong forever more. Young and helpless children, illness and confusion, Please no more Old and lonely people, hunger, war and evil, Please no more…
Increasing numbers of Jewish Democrats disillusioned with Obama
By ISI LEIBLER— It has been reported that American Jews still voted overwhelmingly for the Democratic Party in the recent midterm congressional elections. At the same time, there is mounting evidence that increasing numbers of American Jews at the grassroots level have become disillusioned and in many cases outraged by the shabby manner in which…
Iran’s not-so-hidden agenda
By MICHAEL RUBIN, DALLAS MORNING NEWS— While the United States and Europe may lament the failure to reach a final agreement with Iran on its nuclear program, for Iranian officials, all is going according to plan. After all, while the West may engage in diplomacy to resolve conflict, for Tehran, the process has always been…
US Congress passes Israel strategic partnership bill
By ASSOCIATED PRESS– US lawmakers voted unanimously Wednesday to pass legislation making Israel a “major strategic partner” of the United States, deepening a bilateral bond that has recently shown signs of strain. In a voice vote, the House approved the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014, which expands cooperation in defense and security, energy,…
Why is it happening? Where is it going?
By DAVID RUBIN— After the latest clash between Prime Minister Netanyahu (Likud) and Finance Minister Yair Lapid (Yesh Atid), it has become clear that Israel is heading to early elections, with only half of the current term having been concluded. The main questions: 1. Why couldn’t this coalition last? 2. What can we expect in…
Likud counters center-left bid to unseat Netanyahu
By ISRAEL HAYOM— Over the last two days, since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Finance Minister Yair Lapid and Justice Minister Tzipi Livni from the coalition, the center-left parties have been talking about joining forces in efforts to unseat the incumbent prime minister in the upcoming early elections, set for March 17, 2015. In response,…
Scripture Reading for December 6, 2014
Torah: Genesis 32:3 – 36:43, “Vayishlach” (and he sent …) Haftorah: Obadiah 1:1 – 21 New Testament: Hebrews 11:11 – 20 Gospel: Matthew 26:36 – 46, “Ba etam Yeshua” (Jesus came with them …)