The Shia-Sunni War Reaches Lebanon

Hezbollah is under pressure as the consequences of its ongoing intervention in Syria have come back to bite the terrorist organization.
Israel’s Lifeline: Blood, Water, Oil and Wine

Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, ended in Israel this week. Living in Israel, celebrating the biblically ordained festivals, ties us deeply to the Land in a way that’s unique and special.
Jews, Christians Unite in Celebration of Joy During Sukkot

When was the last time that you felt joy? True unadulterated, uninhibited joy?
Kerry Blames Rise of ISIS on Peace Talk Failures

US Secretary of State John Kerry called for the resumption of peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians on Thursday.
National Library of Israel Digitizes Rare Manuscript Page

In the spirit of the High Holy Day season, the National Library of Israel has digitized the last known remnant of one of the world’s oldest Jewish prayer books.
The Gaza Rehab: Lessons Not Learned

Half of the pledges will go for Gaza reconstruction and the rest as unspecified aid to the Palestinians, he said.
Ex-Presidents and the Jews: Carter vs. Hoover

Ex-presidents seldom take an interest in Jewish affairs, with two notable exceptions.
Because I Love You Back

I have been troubled recently by Israelis who have advocated avoidance of Jewish participation in this week’s Feast of Tabernacles events, under the auspices of the ICEJ.
Ancient Ritual Bath with WWII Graffiti Uncovered by Archaeologists

Two interesting discoveries were made recently at Ha-Ela Junction near Beit Shemesh.
Is Rebuilding Gaza More Important than Halting Ebola?

The number of Ebola cases is reportedly doubling every three to four weeks, but billions of dollars will be lavished on Gaza rather than on the jeopardized populations of Liberia and Sierra Leone.