Scripture Reading for November 10, 2012
Torah: Genesis 23:1–25:18 “Chayei Sarah” (Life of Sarah …) Haftorah: I Kings 1:1–31 New Testament: I Corinthians 15:50–57 Gospel: Matthew 24:29–31, “Achari Zeraat” (After the tribulation …)
Gantz visits Golan Heights after border incident
By YOAV ZITUN, YNETNEWS— IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz visited the Golan Heights on Sunday a day after three Syrian tanks entered the demilitarized buffer zone. Gantz and his entourage were able to see battles between Syrian troops and rebel forces from the other side of the border. On Saturday, the IDF lodged a…
Netanyahu: Only direct talks can reveal Abbas' true position
By ISRAEL HAYOM— Following Channel 2 interview in which Abbas implies he would be willing to abandon the Palestinian demand for a “right of return,” Israeli leaders warn that the Palestinian Authority president is trying to influence the coming Israeli elections. It is only through direct peace negotiations that Israel would ever learn the true…
Jerusalem mayor: Let Jews pray on the Temple Mount
By RYAN JONES, ISRAEL TODAY— Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat last week said it was time for Israel to finally implement true religious freedom and allow Jews to pray atop the Temple Mount. “The government is ultimately responsible for whether or not Jews can pray on the Temple Mount, not the Jerusalem municipality,” Barkat told students…
Iran Media: U.S. Admiral Fired for 'Republican-Israeli' Plot
By GIL RONEN, ARUTZ 7— State-owned Iranian news outlet Press TV claims that U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Charles M. Gaouette, head of the John C. Stennis carrier group, who has been recalled for “inappropriate leadership judgment,” was part of a plot to overthrow the U.S. government if Barack Obama should be re-elected as president. “The decision was…
Candidly Speaking: An election of great import for Israel
By ISI LEIBLER, JPOST— Next week’s US presidential election will have major implications for the entire western world, but in particular for Israel. It is also noteworthy that Israel and the Jews have never featured so prominently in a presidential campaign. In last week’s debate on foreign policy between President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt…
Happy Balfour Day!
By MICHAEL FREUND, JPOST— Recent years have seen an intensified effort by Israel’s foes to demonize and delegitimize the Jewish state. From organizing flotillas to Gaza to pushing for boycotts and sanctions, these misguided militants have sought to rebrand Israel as a bellicose and aggressive nation. Consisting of an increasingly strident chorus of Islamist radicals,…
Barak: At last minute, Iran avoided crossing nuclear threshold
By ISRAEL HAYOM— Defense Minister Ehud Barak said on Tuesday that Iran almost crossed the nuclear weapons threshold during the past summer, but at the last moment decided to divert its enriched uranium for civilian use instead. In an interview with British daily The Telegraph published on Wednesday, Barak said that had Iran decided to…
Why I’m switching to Romney this election
By BRYNA FRANKLIN, JPOST— I am a former chairperson of Democrats Abroad Israel, and was an official delegate to the 1992 National Democratic Convention. In all of my 80 years, I have never before voted for a Republican for president. But this time around, I am not only proudly voting for Mitt Romney, but feel…