Whither Australia now?

PRAGUE – Czech citizens rallied in front of Prague’s Castle Monday in protest against militant Islamism and in support of Czech President Milos Zeman. … The public rally also called on the Czech government to maintain a fair and unbiased policy towards Israel, and referred to other countries – like Australia and Canada – that … Read more

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!

Everyone is wondering what has come over the leadership in the Land Down Under. Me too, though unlike many observers I’m just thrilled. The Australian government, under the Liberal Party leadership of Prime Minister Tony Abbott and his deputy, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, has begun parting ways with the international community, taking a position at … Read more

Now I know why…

Last night – with my family – I watched and listened to six elderly Jews in flickering torchlight recounting the horrors of a ruptured and terminated childhood. It was the annual service at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum marking the beginning of Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Memorial Day here in Israel. The mouths on those … Read more

Israel, arise and shine – your light has come

As the moon reflects the light of the sun, so is Israel destined to once more and forever reflect the glorious light of Her God. That day is nearly here. He did it, slowly at first, but deliberately. He withdrew the blessing. He did it with apparent devastating finality. Its effects must have felt so … Read more