Power Outages in Paris Raise Questions of Divine Retribution

Reports of power outages in several areas of the French capital emerged just as the world’s attention turned to the start of the 2024 Olympics raising suspicions of divine retribution coming in the wake of an irreverent opening ceremony that celebrated a golden calf and depicted a transgender Last Supper.

The splendor of God for Israel

When we see Hashem bringing the sons of Jacob back home, we are to see His glorious splendor on display.  Can you see the splendor when you look at Israel today? 

Part 3: Visiting the Jordan River

Today we are visiting one of my favorite sites: Qasr El Yehud on the Jordan River, by far the most mentioned body of water in the bible (181 times). According to tradition, this is the exact spot where Joshua and the Children of Israel entered the holy land.

Part 2: Experiencing Mount Nebo (from Israel!)

Jordan’s best Biblical sites can be experienced WITHOUT ever leaving Israel.  Today, we will explore a site so important that the Torah, the Five Books of Moses, ends with it and the Book of Joshua begins in that area.  Of course, I am talking about Mount Nebo!

A Special Farm in the Biblical Heartland

In a tale as old as time itself, the heart of a nation beats with unwavering resilience. This is the story of Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria – a land steeped in history, prophecy, and the unbreakable spirit of its people. For thousands of years, these ancient territories were lost to their rightful inheritors. The lifeblood […]

Thou Shall Display Thy Commandments

On a July 7th episode of “Eyes on Israel,” Rabbi Pesach Wolicki and special guest Rabbi Yaakov Menken of the Coalition for Jewish Values discussed Louisiana’s controversial new law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom.

Part 1: Biblical Gilead Mountains, Jabbok River, and Jordan Valley

Today, we will leave Jerusalem and head north along highway 90, on route to Tiberias.  On the way, we will stop at the IDF Jordan Valley war monument which is merely a few kilometers from the border.  This area offers a panoramic view of a large section of Jordan, specifically the Biblical Gilead mountains and Jabbok River.