Reclaiming Zionism

Israel and the Jewish people were thrust into the international spotlight more than one year ago in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre by the Hamas terrorist organization. For the first few days, as the world watched Israel weep over her 1,200 victims and the 251 hostages swept away to Gaza, the Jewish

Taking Our Place in the Tsunami of Antisemitism

The world has witnessed a different kind of tsunami in the 11 months since Hamas attacked the people of Israel on October 7. This is not a tsunami of ocean waves caused by an earthquake, but a tsunami of hatred—hatred of a nation, Israel and of a people group, the Jews. Logically, we should

Beep, Beep, Boom!

Since the reestablishment of the Jewish state in 1948, Israel has faced existential threats from hostile neighbors, terrorist militias and non-state actors. Central to the preservation and security of the state has been Israel’s excellence in military innovation, mastery of intelligence gathering and covert spy missions—with plots only Hollywood could imagine. To the host

Faith in Abundance

Just over one year ago, Israel was plunged into the dark night of war. On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a horrific terror attack, sparking a war that continues to wage on. Nearly one year later, on October 1, 2024, I was in an airplane flying to Israel when Iran fired nearly 200 ballistic

When Sirens Sound: Christians Saving Lives in Israel

As rocket sirens screamed across Israel on October 7, 2023, the urgent wail of ambulance sirens joined the cacophony in the south. Dozens of emergency vehicles belonging to Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s national ambulance and emergency medical services, responded to the flood of calls from civilians facing Hamas terrorists. International law prohibits targeting

Achieving the Impossible

David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s first prime minister, once said “If an expert says it can’t be done, get another expert.” These 11 words perfectly express the mindset held by the founders of the modern State of Israel. They faced many challenges, not the least of which were the well-equipped armies of their Arab neighbors who

Winter Warmer Kubbeh Soup

Kubbeh is a hearty meat-filled semolina dumpling which originated among Jewish communities in the Levant and then brought to Israel by Iraqi Jews coming home after millennia in dispersion. Kubbeh can be eaten on its own as a savory snack or light meal, but in winter, these nuggets are usually simmered in bright red

Together, We Will Win

This month, we are at the one-year anniversary since the Hamas invasion on October 7. One year. How does one capture a year of trauma, loss, agony, miracles, triumphs, tragedies, anger, sorrow and just about every other emotion you can think of? On October 7, Hamas invaded our country. Make no mistake, this wasn’t just

Red Dragon Rising

For centuries, the West—anchored by Europe and the United States—has shaped the world’s political, economic and cultural landscape. However, we are living in times where the global balance of power is undergoing a seismic shift. The rapid rise of China, coupled with its significant financial influence globally, is redefining that global order. And as the

Who’s Starving the Gazan People?

As voices all over the globe shout that Israel violates international law by impeding humanitarian assistance into Gaza, and more specifically, committing genocide by starvation, there are two areas that need close examination. The first is understanding what international law requires of Israel in the current situation, which helps separate propaganda from truth. The second

Rebirth of the Middle East

“My grandmother is older than Israel.” That’s a common buzz phrase for the anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian establishment, who point to the 1948 rebirth of the modern State of Israel as if the country had spawned out of nowhere. While it’s true that Israel as we know her today celebrated her 76th birthday this year, her rather

War by Proxy

As I write this article on the 310th day of Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza, the nations are holding their collective breath, waiting to see if Iran or her proxies will make good on the threat of devastating direct missile attacks against the Jewish state. The United States, United Kingdom and France have all

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