Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Jerusalem Day

 Tonight begins the celebration of the reunification of the City of Jerusalem 44 years ago. There is much emotion when thinking about the chesed, grace, of G-d in allowing His Holy City to be brought back into the hands of His people. The 2 Spies are overcome with gratitude and a somber joy mixed with responsibility. Responsibility to be a good steward of this precious gift. The joy of seeing the wonder and good of this Golden City. The need to be found worthy to carry the mantle of one who is a watchman on the walls~ crying out day and night~ not giving G-d any rest until He makes Jerusalem a praise on the earth. The greatest gift is being here, at this time and season for the preparation of our Messiah's coming.

From Jerusalem, we wish you much joy!

(Enjoy this presentation by AISH)        The Heart of the Jewish People

Monday, May 9, 2011

Miriam Peretz ~ Mother of Fallen Soldiers

Today is Memorial Day. We want to share with you the testimony of our neighbor here in the village where we live who has lost two sons in the line of duty. We think you will be touched by her story, amazed by her strength and encouraged by her hope. We are....

Eliraz Peretz

Sunday, May 8, 2011

He Died Defending Israel

Today in several countries around the world it is Mother's Day. In Israel, many mother's hearts are breaking rather than rejoicing. These mother's have lost sons and tonight begins  Yom HaZikaron~ Memorial Day. Tonight and tomorrow, the nation will stop to remember those who have fallen, who gave their lives to bring about our Nation. With every citizen called into service, there is virtually no family untouched by loss. A son, a husband, a brother. A grandfather, uncle, neighbor and friend. A sister, a teacher, the man at the grocery store. Almost everyone personally knows someone who has been taken.

We would like to share the story of one young man who represents the thousands who died defending Israel.
Yohan Zarbib ~ a lone soldier (here without family) from France who died August 12, 2006.