By Eitan Shishkoff On what day does Israel celebrate Halloween? Actually, Israel doesn’t celebrate Halloween. Yet Purim, the biblical holiday instituted in the Book of Esther, looks more and more like the American extravaganza of All Hallows Eve. The costumes become more grotesque and include the usual themes of witchcraft, hell, and death so prominent […]
Have you ever wondered why the Jews claim the Land of Israel as their own? There are actually several reasons. The Jews are entitled to the land of Israel through: (1) Divine right; (2) Prior possession; (3) The Balfour Declaration; and; (4) By having the firepower to protect themselves. These four factors, plus sheer determination,
As the nations rage against Jerusalem (Zechariah 12:9), and everything that can shake is shaking, we see the preparation for the promised Messiah. Israel’s restoration is the cosmic trumpet that signals the ticking prophetic clock: Messiah is on His way. But which Messiah … the suffering servant of Isaiah 53 or the reigning King of
Purim, the Feast of Lots, is found in the Book of Esther. For 2012, Purim will start on Thursday, the 8th of March and will continue for until Friday, the 9th of March. Like Chanukah, it is not one of the biblically-mandated appointed times of Leviticus 23. Even though it takes place when Babylonia ruled
For Such a Time As This! As the season of Purim approaches, I am gripped by the intensity of events in the Middle East. The story of Mordecai, Esther and Haman is one of the seminal illustrations of God’s commitment to His people. It is especially meaningful for me. My given name is Mordecai. I
Have you ever been reading the Bible and encountered what seemingly was a contradiction? For instance have you ever wondered about Jesus’ prediction in Matthew 12:40? Since the Lord was crucified on Friday and rose again on Sunday, how can that amount to three days and three nights? It’s a very common question, and can
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After twenty-five years of marriage, I can honestly agree with the old rumor “Jews make the best husbands.” At least my Jew—Myles—has been a wonderful friend, father, and follower of Yeshua. Every Shabbat (Sabbath), he praises me as a Proverbs 31 woman (even if I don’t always feel like one), and reminds all who are
These days, it’s important to stay informed of current events both here and around the world. However, with the often slanted reporting by our nation’s left-leaning media, how can you trust that what is being reported is actually the truth? Furthermore, many stories that should be told never make it on air or in print
Where’s the Muslim Martin? Where is the voice of reform that will transform this religion of over one billion people? We need a voice similar to Martin Luther, who challenged the forces of corrupt Christianity. In his day, he dared to call for the end of selling indulgences, that vile practice that enslaved poor families
Recently, I was reminded that love never fails, to paraphrase 1 Corinthians 13. Several years ago, we held a conference in California where David and Karen Davis from Haifa, Israel told how Jews and Arabs recover together from drug addiction through their ministry Beit Nitzachon, the “House of Victory.” At the same conference, Walid Shoebat,
