Sep 17, 2024 | All Posts, On This Day |
It was on this day, in 1949, that the Israeli Knesset passed a law that required all Jewish youth, both male and female, to serve in the Israeli military. This was deemed to be a necessity if the state of Israel was going to survive, considering that it was surrounded...
Sep 17, 2024 | All Posts, Daily Bread: Genesis |
How long, O you sons of men, will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness and seek falsehood? Selah. But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly; the Lord will hear when I call to Him. (Psalm 4:2-3) Jewish tradition...
Sep 16, 2024 | All Posts, On This Day |
It was on this day, in 1942, that a group of Jewish refugees who had fled to Vichy, France were rounded up by Nazi collaborators. This part of France was supposed to be free of Nazi occupation, but even without their actual presence, their influence was still felt....
Sep 16, 2024 | All Posts, Daily Bread: Genesis |
Arise, O Lord; Save me, O my God! For You have struck all my enemies on the cheekbone; you have broken the teeth of the ungodly. Salvation belongs to the Lord. Your blessing is upon Your people. (Psalm 3:7-8) Kings of the earth, generally speaking, have always enjoyed...
Sep 15, 2024 | All Posts, On This Day |
If you’re old enough to remember the 1980 Winter Olympics, you might remember the historic hockey game between the United States and the Soviet Union. When it was certain that the United States would win, sportscaster Al Michaels exclaimed, “Do you believe in...
Sep 15, 2024 | All Posts, Daily Bread: Genesis |
I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around. (Psalm 3:5-6) Some of you may remember a simple prayer taught to many of us by our parents that began with, “Now I...
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