by Dr. John DeLancey | Jul 12, 2018 | Everyday Israel, Modern Israel Issues
Israel’s History Israel has a remarkable history. From the days of Abraham (e.g. about 2,000 BC when God promised the land to him and his descendants), to the days of Joshua, David, Solomon (and the 1st Temple in Jerusalem), Jesus (and the 2nd Templein...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Apr 24, 2018 | Everyday Israel, Modern Israel Issues
Last week Israel just observed two days that play a significant role in the life and culture of their country. Established just 70 years ago, the State of Israel remembers their fallen soldiers one day, and then the next they celebrate their Independence Day. On...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Apr 16, 2018 | Modern Israel Issues, Uncategorized
From our friends at United with Israel, the following article features a new update on the growing population in Israel. It is quite amazing! For the full article, go HERE. On its 70th Independence Day, Israel can be proud of its booming population and thriving...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Oct 5, 2017 | Context and Culture of the Bible, Modern Israel Issues
Sukkot / Feast of Tabernacles The week-long Jewish festival of Sukkot (or the Feast of Tabernacles) is upon us! Coming just after Yom Kippur, the most solemn time in the Jewish calendar year, Succot is a time of joy and celebration. It just started just last night in...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 19, 2017 | Modern Israel Issues
The present discussion whether Jerusalem should be defined as “Israel’s capital” has been quite captivating. However to be perfectly honest, this discussion has also been quite disappointing, to say the least. Although one cannot escape this being at...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 13, 2017 | Modern Israel Issues
This is a very important word from our friends at Bridges for Peace here in Jerusalem. It concerns this coming Sunday’s gathering of 70 nations in Paris, France. They will be discussing and perhaps finalizing the anti-Israel UN Resolution 2334 condemning Israel....
