The Middle East is full of surprises. Yesterday I heard Israel’s morality vindicated by the strangest source… “Israel holds her soldiers so dearly beloved that she released 1000 prisoners to get back one hostage, Gilad Shalit. We are seven. Please help us.” This came as a clinching statement in a plea for help, made … More Egyptian hostages plead to be treated like Israel treated Gilad Shalit
Caught up in our own troubles and dramas (and there is no lack of those here in Israel), we take time to feel for Oklahoma. A devastating series of tornadoes ripped apart homes, taking lives, killing children… nothing can be more heart wrenching. May the news not be worse than what we already have heard… … More Our hearts go out to Oklahoma
Stop being boring! What can you do to give the world a reason to dance? This one isn’t new but it’s worth a listen, even if you’ve seen it before.
“And I will betroth thee unto me forever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in loving kindness, and in mercy: I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness: and thou shalt know the Lord.” Hosea 1:21-2 … More A sign upon your arm
Two days ago I left the office, saying those exact words: “See ya! Unless there’s a war…” How blasé. How crazy! But this is how we live in Israel. On Sunday the country spent the day debating whether or not Syria would attack us. People in northern Israel had heard fighter jets (ours) in the … More See ya tomorrow! Unless there’s a war…
Religious man fixes his air-conditioner. The sign for his shop is rather ironic – in Haifa advertise that your falafel is: Jerusalem Falafel! Want to see more images from Israel? Follow me on Instagram @forestrainm
Sometimes it is our own mind that can be our worst enemy. Alzheimer’s disease is becoming more and more prevalent. Some people say it is because people live longer now. Others say it is because of the chemicals in our food and all the unhealthy things we consume on a daily basis. The truth is … More Cruel Time Warp
In the story of the emperor’s new clothes a talented liar convinces the emperor to purchase new clothes (at an exorbitant price). The clothes were nonexistent but the emperor, because of his vanity and arrogance allowed himself to be bamboozled into strutting in front of his people wearing – nothing at all. All the people … More The Emperor’s New Clothes
Take a look at Haifa from your stomach’s perspective!
As celebrations of Israel’s Independence Day wound down we heard of a terror attack in Boston – ironically on a day called there: “Patriot’s Day”. Freedom is not free – the price can in fact be very steep, sometimes unbearable. It is important to honor those who enable us to be free. This song is … More Ballad for the Paramedic
Inspiration from Zion: This is a Love Story 