Last night we began the Hanukah celebration. Hanukah commemorates one instance out of many throughout Jewish history where, against overwhelming odds, the Jewish people survived and triumphed. This is our miracle. Again and again, against all odds, all logic and despite the silence of the “good” majority – the Jewish nation survives. Modern times are … More A Great Miracle Happened HERE
The following is an inspiring post written, in Hebrew, by Ziv Shilon on his Facebook wall that I have taken the liberty to translate. I have heard so often people around the world say “there are no role models these days,” “there is no one to look up to, to emulate.” These people are sadly … More Honoring our wounded warriors: a message of inspiration from Ziv Shilon
A new Chief of Staff was chosen to lead the IDF, the Israeli Defense Forces. Gadi Eizenkot, promoted to one of the most important positions in Israel, responsible the safety of all Israelis and the protection of the country from threats within and without, could not talk to the media. Some formalities needed to be … More He’s such a nice boy…
These are the Children of Israel, the protectors of our nation. Look at them and consider the 18 to 20 somethings of your country. Can you compare the burdens they bear? What do the young people in your country worry about? Look at these “girls” and consider the images portrayed of the IDF soldier in … More Responsible for the lives of their friends…
The Basilica of the Annunciation is one of the most important places in Christendom. It is located in Nazareth (Israel) and was built over an archaeological find, ruins of an ancient home thought to belong to Mary, mother of Christ. According to tradition this is where the Annunciation took place. Actually there are two Churches … More I’m Jewish. Why should I care about the Basilica of the Annunciation?
I will never understand why so many people prefer to believe awful lies than see a beautiful truth. I am glad Kasim took the time and effort to see for himself and hope others will do the same!
It is now Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are called the High Holy Days. They are more holy days, than holidays, a time for introspection more than a time of celebration. The Jewish tradition says that every year God reviews the lives of all of humanity and decides what … More Wishing you a safe and happy New Year!
The “Guardian” referred to in this quote from the Psalms is God. “My help is from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Israelis tend to believe that God helps those that help themselves, thus Israel has many guardians, constantly striving to protect her from the sea of enemies that surrounds us. Our guardians … More The Guardian of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
“Why did you want to do it?” the reporter asks 14 year old Husam Abdul from Shechem. The teenager had been sent to explode himself in order to kill Israeli soldiers. The reporter tries to put words in the Husam’s mouth: “You did it for Paradise right?” but as children often do, Husam blurted out … More Because the people, they don’t love me
People around the world are fed with countless stories about Israel. I wonder how many of them are true. I have no statistics, however I do know that the international media commonly reports without showing the context, is guilty of purposely slanting stories, omitting details and even outright, blatant lies. From the comments people make … More Things you will never see on your t.v.
Inspiration from Zion: This is a Love Story 