Category Archives: Soldiers

If I Forget Thee O Jerusalem (Psalms 137)

Posted on April 26, 2017 by

A majority of tourists and locals have a good idea what they want to see when they go to Jerusalem’s Old City. Most of them don’t think twice about the fact that it is divided into sections or “quarters”. Today’s … Continue reading →

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Those Canaan Days

Posted on April 19, 2016 by

I have always found the narrative at the beginning of the book of Exodus to be somewhat abrupt when describing the change of regime that occurred in Egypt. The opening paragraph relates how the Jews prosper and increase in number … Continue reading →

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“Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Leviticus 19:18).

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

Israelis don’t have much of a reputation as big money donors, but one thing they are well known for giving, is their time. Voluntary work is a large part of people’s lives here. In fact it is considered such an … Continue reading →

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