Reading portion from Exodus 27:20-30:10 P. Tetzaveh This reading portion deals almost exclusively withpriests, their selection, their vestments and the inauguration service by means of which they and thier offspring would become confirmed for all time as the special ministers of God. “… And they shall be on Aaron’s heart when he comes before God”…
By Barry Rubin, GLORIA Center After more than 30 years of watching people write dumb things about the Middle East, I believe that in the last month I’ve seen more nonsense than at any previous time. The problem arises from ignorance, lack of understanding of the region by those presented as experts; plus arrogance, treating…
by Maayana Miskin (Israelnationalnews.com) Even as Muslim spokesmen try to deny Jewish claims to the Holy Land, archaeological discoveries have recently been coming in fast and furious proving the veracity of the Biblical account of history. Hebrew University archaeologists have revealed an ancient path in Jerusalem believed to date back to the time of King…
By Yoram Ettinger The February 2010 visit to Israel by Admiral Mullen, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff, sheds light on the larger context of US-Israel relations, which transcends the Arab-Israeli conflict, leverages Israel’s unique capabilities, and benefits both the US and Israel. The visit reaffirms that US policy toward Israel is based, primarily, on…
MK Zevulun Orlev (HaBayit HaYehudi) has adopted The Israeli Initiative’s solution to the Palestinian problem. Orlev participated in a series of interviews, in which Israel National News (Arutz 7) spoke to people involved in Israeli politics, seeking alternatives to a two-state solution. Orlev presented his vision for Israel, in which he recognizes that there is…
by Emanuel A. Winston, Middle East Analyst & Commentator I have been listening to main news channels eulogizing General Alexander Haig, who died today at age 85 and his considerable exploits throughout his life. For me there was something missing which should have been there. I did not hear from them about how and when…
by Malcolm Hedding Time and time again one hears the accusation that Christians view the restoration of Israel as a stepping stone to the final battle of Armageddon in which countless Jews will perish. Supposedly, this is what motivates Christian Zionists to side with Israel at present, while ultimately wanting to accelerate ‘the end’ and…