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The Holy Spirit

The Jewish people are currently celebrating the feast of Shavuot, and in the coming days Christians will celebrate Pentecost. As the word ‘Pentecost’ suggests (Pentecost is Greek for ‘fiftieth’), the Jewish festival of Shavuot is celebrated on the fiftieth day after Passover. Shavuot is also …

Palestinian violence and Iran’s multi-front-war against Israel

Within one week at the beginning of May, Israel and the Palestinian terror groups in Gaza came close to war …

Officers and Gentlemen

Infuriated with the Jewish Bar Kochva uprising that took place between 132- 136 AD, the Roman Emperor Hadrian brought over …

We have to remember the past to understand the present

These are days of remembrance. Over the last week, the Jewish people have remembered those who have fallen in the …

Galilee – Coming Full Circle

The Galilee is both a region in northern Israel and the English name of the freshwater lake known in Hebrew …

Happy Birthday, Israel!

Today, Israel celebrates its 75th birthday. On this day, we acknowledge and celebrate that Israel is unique among the nations. …

Did Abraham Have Children After the Death Of Sarah?

Keturah Sometimes people ask: how is it possible that Abraham and Sarah could not have children because Abraham was 100 …

Life from the dead

A lot is happening in and around Israel at the moment. There are many reasons for concern. The political crisis …

The Miracle of the Valley

With just a little knowledge of geography, a glance at the infamous 1947 United Nation’s Partition Plan of the Land …

The Life of the Dead Sea

There are many English road signs in Israel that lead to the Dead Sea, but what is wrong with them …

This Easter, let’s remember that the Lord is again bringing His people from slavery into freedom

Yesterday, the Jewish people began their celebration of Passover (Pesach) with a Seder meal. This evening, Christians of Western traditions …

Prayer Calendar April – May 2023 – Available

On 26 April, the Jewish State of Israel celebrates 75 years of independence! Mazzel Tov! We have collected some prayer …

Music for Peace

Yair Dalal was born and raised in a suburb of Tel Aviv. Very much a city boy he studied violin …

The Most Popular President of All

The role of President of Israel has always and only been that of a figurehead. The president has no political …

Continuing unrest in and around Israel

The unrest in Israel continues. Massive demonstrations are being held. Last night, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a public speech. …

The Controversial Rabbi

In Jewish history there have been many controversial free-thinkers, teachers, philosophers, authors, and lawmakers who with their opinions had the …

Is China becoming the new superpower in the Middle East?

Last week, Iran and Saudi Arabia announced a joint agreement, brokered by China, to pursue the restoration of diplomatic relations. …

The Colonel Who is a Mother of Three

With tourism being one of Israel’s major industries, it is important that tour guides are up to date with societal …

Understanding the myriad threats facing Israel

Throughout history, the Jewish people and more recently the State of Israel have always faced existential threats. Today, they are …

A Judge of Righteousness

Miriam ben Porat was a woman who led in so many ways. When it came to her specialised field of …