Inwardly I have been laughing at what is happening all around the Middle East. I have been afraid to admit it, but for weeks as I watch the protests raging in Arab nations, I’ve been holding back a smile. I just can’t help it. Something about this situation is making me happy. I even want to laugh. But I couldn’t admit it. I felt restrained, like I shouldn’t be enjoying someone else’s troubles.

We weep with you Japan. We weep for you.

We are deeply moved by the tragedy that has befallen your people. We watch with admiration as you courageously resist your tears knowing that the loss of your loved ones is inwardly wrenching your hearts.

Your bravery in this hour of crisis is evident to all.

Five family members were found murdered in their residence in the West Bank Itamar settlement Friday overnight, after a suspected terrorist broke and entered the house and stabbed the five to death. Two children managed to escape and survived the attack, Army Radio reported

Israel is once again surrounded by turmoil. As Purim approaches the following meditation en for the real possibility for change in the Middle East.

Many Jews and Christians teach that the Ten Commandments and the rest of the Law from Sinai, given by YHVH through Moses for Israel, are God’s righteous standard — that they reflect the full righteous character of God for human beings to live up to. 

Yeshua is often referred to as a carpenter.  Could it be that He was also a stonemason?

Most of the time my kids love our family, and mostly I love them. But sometimes we drive each other crazy. “Why do you have to keep telling me what to do? I’m 25 years old!”  I’m hearing that a lot lately....

By focusing attention on Israel and its crimes, Europeans, American admirers ignore Islamic war against Israel, global jihad.

Israeli home prices returned to the top three markets in the fourth quarter of 2010, after falling to fourth place in the third quarter, reports "Global Property Guide's" in its home prices survey. Home prices in Israel rose the fastest after the Latvian capital of Riga and Singapore, compared with the fourth quarter of 2009.

Inside Story of Obama's UN Veto Israel's high level official shook his head in disbelief as he shared inside knowledge of how the United States came to vetoing a Palestinian inspired resolution condemning Israel at a session of the United Nation's Security Council. In the days before Friday's session, Israel's Prime Minister called the Prime Ministers of Germany and Britain and the President of France to urge them not to support the Palestinian initiative. During this time Israeli officials began consulting with the Obama Administration. No one seriously considered the possibility that the Obama Administration would be a problem. This feeling was enforced when President Obama on Thursday morning called Palestinian President Abbas to try and convince him to pull the Security Council resolution off the table.

By adopting a policy it openly hated and then condemning its own behavior, the US essentially told Israel, America is not a credible partner.

לראשונה מאז מבצע עופרת יצוקה, הטרור מרצועת עזה מכה בבירת הנגב. נזק נגרם לבתים ומכוניות לאחר שרקטת גראד התפוצצה בחצר בית בעיר. חמישה לקו בחרדה. תושב העיר סיפר: "שמענו בום חזק ואחת הדלתות נפלה לתוך הסלון"

Gaza Strip terror reaches Negev capital for first time since Operation Cast Lead. Damage caused to several houses, vehicles after rocket exploded in backyard. Five people suffered anxiety attacks. IDF launched Gaza strike shortly after rocket hit Negev, Ma'an news agency reported.

The new Kehila.org site was launched today, February 22nd, 2011.  The previous site was for Israeli members only and served as a virtual bulletin board for classified ads.  The new site features include articles, a searchable directory of congregations and ministries, profile pages for each organization, multiple languages, and more. 

The new Kehila.org is also now open for anybody to sign up, whether in Israel or outside of Israel.