by Elyshia Johnson | Aug 12, 2019 | Newsletters, Reflections from Israel
Just shy of two years ago, I had the incredible privilege to go up on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. The Temple Mount is a focal point in Judaism, and ever since Solomon built the first Temple there, has been considered a holy and deeply significant place. Personally,...
by Kim Troup | Jan 3, 2018 | News from the Land
By: Sondra Baras Tuesday, January 2, 2018 I began my day writing salary checks for my employees, then proceeded to write receipts for some donations that had just come in, all the while reminding myself to write 2018. And all the while saying to myself, I can’t...
by Kim Troup | Nov 8, 2017 | News from the Land
Knesset Salutes Christian Zionists Tuesday, November 7, 2017 By: Sondra Baras Yesterday I was privileged to take part in a unique event in the Knesset (the Israeli Parliament). A Salute to Christian Zionist Volunteers for Israel. The event was hosted by MK Sharren...
by Kim Troup | Aug 1, 2017 | News from the Land
August 1, 2017 By: Sondra Baras Today is the 9th of Av, the day according to the Hebrew calendar that commemorates the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem: Solomon’s Temple and Herod’s Temple (which was a rebuilt version of the earlier Temple of Ezra and...
by Kim Troup | Feb 27, 2012 | News from the Land
Just two days ago, on Saturday, Jews all over the world marked the holiest day of the year, Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. I wanted to share some thoughts with you that were part of my Yom Kippur experience this year. The fast began just before 5 pm on Friday....
