Time to Shut Down the Palestinian Hanukkah and Christmas Scams
An effort to appropriate the holidays in order to delegitimize Israel denies Jewish history and ignores the truth about the fate of the Christian minority in Arab lands.
The Hanukkah Challenge for Young Jews
Competition with Christmas isn’t a problem. It’s whether this generation has the will to stand up to the idols of popular culture when it comes to Israel and Jewish peoplehood.
Hijacking Jesus – The New Christmas Tradtion
Just as sure as millions decorate trees, buy (and return) presents, and track Santa’s every move by GPS, get ready for what’s become a new vulgar Christmas tradition
Upcoming Documentary Explores Pagan Roots of Christmas
The goal of the film is, “to let the audience decide whether Christmas passes the test of worshiping our Creator in both spirit and truth.”
Silent Night, Holy Night
Sometimes I write a “Christmas letter” to readers of “Israel Watch” and this year is one of those letters. I just feel it in my bones.
5 Pro-Christmas Articles by Jews
A few years ago, I went out on a limb and wrote an article in favor of Christmas. At the time, it was a big deal. Very few rabbis had gone on the record on behalf of the holiday that epitomized Christianity. I wrote a column in 2014, “Je-Wish You a Merry Christmas” encouraging my fellow Jews to wish their Christian friends a Merry Christmas, a phrase that was often taboo in Jewish circles.
Strasbourg Attack Fits Previous Model of Criminal-Terror Nexus in Europe
The problem appears to be the gap between surveillance of members of the criminal-terrorist extremist Nexus, and prosecuting perpetrators for crimes such as acquiring illegal firearms.
Islamist Gunman From Christmas Market Massacre Still at Large
On Tuesday evening, a gunman sprayed gunfire and attacked people with a knife in the crowded Christmas Market in Strasbourg, France, killing three and wounding 13. French authorities arrested five people in connection with the shooting but the gunman is still at large.
Pilate Rings True
As we head into the Christmas season, it is especially cool that a new archaeological discovery in Israel confirms yet again the accuracy of the Bible.
Record Number of Christian Pilgrims to Visit Israel for Christmas
The Israeli Tourism Ministry announced on Wednesday that a record number of Christian pilgrims are expected to give a welcome boost to the economy by visiting the Holy Land for Christmas, finishing up a record-breaking year of tourism for Israel.
