1. Hamas and Fatah, once bitter rivals, have reconciled Negotiators from Palestinian rivals Hamas and Fatah signed a reconciliation deal last week, ending their bitter, decade-long split.
It was the rainy season in Ethiopia. The neighborhood of Kechene sits upon the slopes of the capital city’s tallest mountain, and during this time of year, everyday life is disrupted by water – flowing, pooling and pouring down from thundering skies.
Surprising and significant news about Arabs in Israel
A new survey of Arab citizens of Israel finds their attitudes toward the Jewish State and its institutions to be more positive than previously thought.
The Torah contains the first five books of the Holy Scriptures and is Judaism’s most revered text. In it, we discover the God of Creation and learn the history of Israel. We receive His Law and find the first prophetic promise of mankind’s redemption.
The Hebrew year 5777 has ended, and we are now in 5778, which some are calling the Year of the Door. This is because Chet, the 8th letter of the Hebrew alphabet, represents the 8 in 5778 and signifies a door.
Comfort: Celebrating God’s Presence at Sukkot, Day 5
“But for me, it is good to be near God.” (Psalm 73:28a TLV). At Sukkot, we celebrate not only God’s presence with the Israelites in the wilderness, but also his presence with us today as His Holy Spirit dwells in all who have professed faith in Messiah Yeshua.
Being Known: Celebrating God’s Presence at Sukkot, Day 1
But for me, it is good to be near God.” (Psalm 73:28a TLV). At Sukkot, we celebrate not only God’s presence with the Israelites in the wilderness, but also his presence with us today as His Holy Spirit dwells in all who have professed faith in Messiah Yeshua.
Sukkot is a feast of many names. Sukkot (soo-KOTE) is the Hebrew word for “booths,” also referred to as “tabernacles.” Therefore, the festival is also called The Feast of Booths and the Feast of Tabernacles.
God’s Blessings at Yom Kippur Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish year. It is the annual Day of Atonement on which God covered and removed the sin of Israel. Fasting, Sabbath rest, repentance, and prayer are important parts of Yom Kippur in Jewish life.
