“…and with the other held a weapon.” Nehemiah 4:17

There are so many negatives in the media about Israel these days, I thought you would enjoy a few minutes about the educational and technical achievements of Israel. As you watch, remember, all this was accomplished as in the time of Nehemiah when: “Those who built on the wall, and those who carried burdens, loaded
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It’s not easy to be Jewish…

Not today, and certainly not during the United States Civil War. I think you will enjoy this wonderful article from the American Jewish Historical Society about the perseverance of soldiers to celebrate Passover during that war. Enjoy… Passover begins at Sundown on Monday, April 18 this year. http://www.myjewishlearning.com/history/Modern_History/1700-1914/America_at_the_Turn_of_the_Century/Acceptance_in_the_US/Civil_War/Passover_After_the_Civil_War/seders.shtml?HYJH
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Hava Nagila…

Hava Nagila is to music what the bagel is to food — a uniquely Jewish invention that has transcended its origins and become a worldwide hit. But, for many of us, simply reading the words Hava Nagila starts a melody in our heads; which quickly triggers memories of ‘life cycle” events in our lives. Perhaps
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“Get her the best, he said.”

Last Sunday I was at Star of David Cemetery to perform an unveiling. I stopped at  our Temple’s section and photographed our bench. We have come a long way since the congregation’s first funeral there when we were told not to mention “HIM,” or else. I am a strong advocate of “pre-need” planning since my
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“Surrender… or else!”

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday reiterated that the world body expects Israel to immediately surrender to internationally-backed Arab demands that it relinquish all claims to the Jews’ biblical heartland of Judea and Samaria and half of their ancient capital of Jerusalem. The Jewish presence in the so-called “West Bank,” which includes the eastern half
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Land for Peace, A Perspective

Every once in awhile, I read something that gets right to the point of a matter. I had wondered about Turkey’s sudden reversal of relations with Israel, and the piece below puts it into perspective. “The more Israel has traded land for peace, the more its staying power has diminished. There is no better place
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Gas Pump Blues

It seems that each time we fill our gas tank we are paying more than we did the last time. If you are like me, you are probably wondering; WHY?   My good friend Gunther Karger is an economic analyst whose opinions I highly respect. Below are some excerpts from an email I received from
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Mary was killed

Just received this update on the woman who was killed in this week’s bus bombing in Jerusalem. Dear Neil and Jamie, When I sent out the last news/prayer alert after the bus bombing in Jerusalem on March 23rd all that was known about  ‘Mary’ (the only person who was killed) was that she was a
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“My heart is in the wall.”

I was a young believer. I had only known Yeshua for a little over a year when I was led to invest in silver. I purchased two $1,000 bags of silver coins and hid them in a hole I cut out in the wall behind our washing machine. It was early in 1976 and the
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Being A God Magnet

I(Jamie) was a bit exhausted after the Esther Tea at our home, but I pushed myself yesterday to go to Curves to exercise anyway. I explained to her that it was Yeshua’s joy, the joy He said would be in His followers, the joy He said would be “full”. Then she said, “I see Him
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