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.
Blessings From Heaven: Kinneret Rises Six Centimeters in 24 Hours
As God continues to answer Israel’s prayers for rain, the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) rose by an astounding six centimeters (2.36 inches) over the last 24 hours and almost five feet so far this winter.
Five Thoughts on the Passing of Amos Oz
His prose, along with the poetry of Yehuda Amichai and the music of Yehuda Poliker, underlay the mental climate in which I chose to make my home in Israel.
The New Inquisition
The Left’s identity politics are becoming curiouser and curiouser for Jews.
A Fool’s Errand
Israelis, Arabs and others are impatiently waiting to see the “peace plan” devised by the Trump administration for Palestinian Arabs in the land beyond the 1949 Armistice Line, which was occupied by Jordan for 19 years.
Jordan Cancels Annexes of Peace Treaty With Israel
Israel’s nearly 25-year peace treaty with Jordan has been a remarkable oasis of stability in a region otherwise riven with conflict and bloodshed. However, following a mass demonstration in Jordan’s capital Amman on Friday, King Abdullah announced that he has decided not to extend a part in the 1994 Jordanian-Israeli peace treaty, which annexes regions of the Arava desert and Naharayim to Israel.
Ezekiel’s End-of-Days Vision Revealed: Dead Sea Coming to Life
For those who have visited the lowest point on the face of the planet, Ezekiel’s end-of-days prophecy of the Dead Sea coming to life seems impossible, yet recently, scientists have been shocked to discover that the sinkholes appearing around the sea are quickly filling up with fish and other forms of life previously unseen in the inhospitable region.
Demographic Bogeyman
There’s a bogeyman out there: the impending inundation of Arabs into Israel. “Dateline Jerusalem: A demographic study released Tuesday predicts that in Israel and the Palestinian territories, Arabs will outnumber Jews by the year 2020.”
March of Return Nothing More Than Terrorists’ Plaything
The recent actions of Hamas, which could step in for the Palestinian Authority at any moment, should provide a wakeup call to everyone.
Time to End Demographic Fear-Mongering
Even with the best of intentions, without credible demographic data, the government cannot make long-term plans.
