Dec 11, 2024 | All Posts, On This Day |
It was on this day in 1977 that President Anwar Sadat of Egypt addressed the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem. This was one of the more significant steps that eventually led to the Camp David accords, which resulted in a semblance of peace that has existed between Israel...
Dec 11, 2024 | All Posts, Daily Bread: Genesis |
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:14) This prayer of David holds a special place in Judaism; it is the concluding portion of what is called the Shemoneh Esrei (the...
Dec 10, 2024 | All Posts, On This Day |
In the northern Galilee there is an ancient site called Tel Dan. This particular place is mentioned several times in Scripture, many times referred to as Layish. That was the name of the city when Abraham was in the area, and we know from Scripture that Abraham did...
Dec 10, 2024 | All Posts, Daily Bread: Genesis |
Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults. Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and I shall be innocent of great transgression. (Psalm 19:12-13) In his letter to the...
Dec 9, 2024 | All Posts, On This Day |
It was on this day in 1974 that the United Nations passed a resolution approving the right of Palestinians to a sovereign state at the expense of Israel. Time would fail us to recount all of the injustices and inconsistencies that have characterized the United Nations...
Dec 9, 2024 | All Posts, Daily Bread: Genesis |
The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them Your servant is warned, and in keeping them there is great reward. (Psalm 19:9-11)...
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