Who “Owns” the Land of Israel?  Part 4

Who “Owns” the Land of Israel? Part 4

by Kimberly Troup Shechem – The city of Shechem is first mentioned in Genesis 12:6 Abram passed through the land to the place of Shechem, as far as the terebinth tree of Moreh. And the Canaanites were then in the land. This is the first place where Abraham enters the...

Shifting Alliances in a Dangerous Middle East

In the Wake of Britain’s Tragedy Tuesday, June 6, 2017 Terrible news has come out of England in these past few days.  First a horrific massacre at a concert in Manchester and then just days later, a coordinated attack in the center of London.  ISIS took responsibility...
Jerusalem: 50 Years as a Unified City!

Jerusalem: 50 Years as a Unified City!

Recognizing the Miracle When I moved to Israel 25 years ago with my family, people automatically assumed we would make our home in Jerusalem. Jerusalem has always been the heart of the Jewish people and though we were tempted, we moved to the Biblical Heartland, to...

Who “Owns” the Land of Israel? Part 3

by Kimberly Troup Hebron, Shechem, Jerusalem…  What do these three cities in Israel have in common?  If you read most newspaper articles, they list them as being in the “Occupied West Bank” or “Palestine”.  However, if you read your Bible, you find...
Hometown Celebration

Hometown Celebration

Introduction:  Mazal Tov!  Avital Stern Buchnick, my trusted and wonderful assistant, has given birth to an adorable baby girl.  While she is on maternity leave, my neighbor and old friend Shira Schwartz will be writing some of our emails.  For those of you who have...