The Middle East is experiencing upheaval, much of which is concentrated in the countries along the borders with Israel. Syria and Egypt have become embroiled in conflicts that began as the “Arab Spring” but have … Read More
In Whom Do We Trust?
Whenever elections are held, it begs the question: In whom do we put our trust? Israel just held elections for its municipalities, which can have major impact on the local level. The local governments affect … Read More
Israel Taking Center Stage…Alone
Scripture foretells of a time when all nations will gather against Jerusalem to engage her in battle (Zechariah 14:2). Although we do not know the exact order of events that will unfold leading up to … Read More
A Believer’s Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
By Margie Harding Ever since I was a young adult I have wanted to visit the Holy Land; not because I wanted to check it off my “bucket list” as just somewhere to visit, but because … Read More
Israeli Arab People: More Than Victims and Terrorists
Recently, while going through customs in the United States, I ended up in a conversation about Israel with a very liberal minded, trendy exchange student studying in Paris. Somehow, I mentioned the fact that Israel … Read More
Jerusalem Day
On May 8th, Israelis will be celebrating Jerusalem Day, or “Yom Yerushalayim” in Hebrew. This is an exciting holiday that not only commemorates an important event in Israel’s history, but also plays a pivotal role … Read More
Poverty in Israel
Israel is an incredible nation that has exported ideas and technology around the world. Furthermore, many who take tours to Israel are impressed by the high standard of living and safety that they see, unlike … Read More
Israel: A Land Flowing with Milk and Honey
When people read where Moses described the land of Israel as a “land flowing with milk and honey,” (Deuteronomy 6:3) many have no idea how very real a description this is for Israel today. Israel … Read More
Israel: A Light to the Nations
Among both secular and believing circles, when Israel is discussed it is usually in relation to the conflict here with many questions raised about whether Israel is truly just or not. Many believe, from afar, … Read More
The New US Administration and Israel
The past few months have brought about a great number of changes to the governments of both Israel and the US. In the US, President Obama was sworn in for a second term and the … Read More