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The Reunification of Jerusalem

As the Jewish holidays of 1967 drew to a close, Boris Shapiro decided to celebrate them in a way that had been impossible for centuries: as a citizen of a Jewish state in the Old City of Jerusalem. Shapiro, an Israeli originally from what is …

Jerusalem – City of Peace

After the Six-Day War from June 5 – 11, 1967, the city of Jerusalem was declared by Israel to be …

Tisha B’Av – Mourning for the Destruction of the Temple

“It is a day that receives great attention in Jewish tradition but is unknown in Christian tradition, the 9th (Hebrew: …

The Promised Land

Let’s look at ‘The Promised Land’ from a biblical and prophetic perspective. First of all: Who is the legitimate owner …

Biblical Significance of the Mount of Olives

When visiting Jerusalem with a group, the guide will often take you to the Mount of Olives first. The view …

A Look at Zechariah 14: Jesus Christ – Coming to Stay

“Your kingdom come. Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 We recite this line …

Middle East at War? Jerusalem, the Burdensome Stone

We have been exploring the topic of today’s Middle East war and how it compares with end-time prophecy. One of …

From Jerusalem Peace on Earth

Hatred towards Israel is ultimately hatred towards the God of Israel, towards His Messiah, His Anointed One, Jesus, the Christ. …

Zecher Lechurban – ‘Remembrance of the destruction’ of the Temple

Zecher lechurban means ‘remembrance of the destruction’ of the temple. Tisha B’Av, the 9th of the month of Av (this …

Zecher Lechurban – ‘Remembrance of the destruction’ of the Temple

Zecher lechurban means ‘remembrance of the destruction’ of the temple. Tisha B’Av, the 9th of the month of Av (this …

Zecher Lechurban – ‘Remembrance of the destruction’ of the Temple

Zecher lechurban means ‘remembrance of the destruction’ of the temple. Tisha B’Av, the 9th of the month of Av (this …

Within the Walls

The walls of Jerusalem tell a story of thousands of years, and they also tell a story of the thousands …

Officers and Gentlemen

Infuriated with the Jewish Bar Kochva uprising that took place between 132- 136 AD, the Roman Emperor Hadrian brought over …

The Jews’ Jew

Combining the ancient and modern, Jewish people from European and Arab lands, different cuisines, and even Jewish languages encompassing Ladino, …

The Greatest Builder Since Herod

Not everyone has a football stadium named after them, but Teddy Kollek does, and deservedly so. Kollek goes down in …

Keeping the IDF Kosher

Of all the iconic photographs taken since the 1948 founding of the State of Israel, by far one of the …

Interview with Benjamin Philip about Hineni Jerusalem

In 1995, Benjamin Philip got involved with the organization Hineni in Jerusalem. His goal is to help the poor, with …

Australia reverses its position on Jerusalem

The recently-elected centre-left government in Australia announced this week that it will no longer recognize West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, …

People of the Book

Right on the corner of King George and Ben Yehuda Street in Jerusalem, is Pomeranz, the most frequented English book …

XII Theses on Israel – Thesis 12 | Rev. Willem J.J. Glashouwer

Thesis 12: We believe that ultimately and finally the renewal of all things will take place. Creation will be delivered …