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

Guilty as Charged?

Israel is in the unique position that its wars always rage on multiple fronts. While the army fights the physical battle on the ground, the anti-Israel lobby takes to the trenches to launch anti-Israel assaults in the battle for public opinion. But there’s a third front that’s growing increasingly perilous. In the hallowed halls of

Finding Faith in Dangerous Times

Tom and I lived in Israel for 33 years. We lived through wars, terror attacks, suicide bombings and terror arson. We ran to bomb shelters with our Israeli neighbors and donned gas masks during the Saddam Hussein era. At one period, suicide bombings in Jerusalem were a common occurrence. Many international workers left in times

Stronger Together

In 2023, the core Jewish population—or the number of people identifying as Jews above all else—was approximately 15.7 million worldwide. That’s a pretty tiny number when you consider there are about 8.2 billion people alive today. Since October 7, 2023, that miniscule Jewish population has garnered a disproportionate share of the world’s hatred. It would

Katarina’s Sukkot Chocolate Delight

This decadent chocolate tart is the perfect treat to enjoy with loved ones under the sukkah (booth). The pomegranates add a bit of zest—and a fresh, seasonal twist. Ingredients Crust 1 ¼ cup powdered/icing sugar Pinch of salt 3 ¼ flour ⅞ cup butter, cold 3 egg yolks 3 Tbsp. cold water Ganache Filling

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