August/September 1979

Moses, the Servant of the Lord

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Seven Minutes with The International Director Aug/Sep 1979

If I had been asked to write the epitaph of Moses, I would have written something like this: "Moses, God's lawgiver, is dead,”' or "Moses, God's miracle-worker, is dead," or "Moses, God's statesman, is dead," or "Moses, God's judge over Israel, is dead."

THE VEIL: Christ Our Access to God Exodus 26:31-35; 36:35-38

The multicolored veil embroidered with the images of cherubim hung elegantly between the holy place and the holy of holies separating the priest from God’s glorious presence.

News from Israel

The situation over here is difficult as usual, and it seems to become more complex by the hour. What appears to be peace with Egypt can easily turn into a real nightmare within hours.

Joel of Jerusalem Aug/Sep 1979

We have a new law here in Israel which says that Hebrew Christians are now to be called simply Christians. So was the recent decision of the courts in Israel, and it cannot be changed.

Daily News from Israel

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Ambassador Leiter’s opening statement at the peace negotiations with Lebanon in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday (14th): “I sit before you today as...

Turkey’s New Threat Against Israel—How Serious Is It?

Turkish President Erdoğan is ramping up his rhetoric against Israel, accusing it...

Israel at War: Week 131

In a recent strike by Hezbollah on Northern Israel, a rocket “struck the remains of a 1,500-year-old Byzantine church.

News Digest — 4/14/26

Over 50 foreign diplomats and representatives participated in the Israel Foreign Ministry’s Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony...

News Digest — 4/13/26

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Sunday (12th) that it would start implementing a complete maritime blockade in the Strait of Hormuz...

News Digest — 4/10/26

Sirens sounded at 1:15 on Friday morning (10th) in Tel Aviv and its surrounding cities after the Hezbollah terrorist organization launched at least two missiles...

News Digest — 4/9/26

The IDF Home Front Command announced on Wednesday evening (8th) that wartime restrictions would be lifted across most of Israel...

Peace Plan or More War? Hamas Under Pressure in Gaza

The U.S.-backed proposal for Gaza has reached a decisive moment, with Hamas expected to respond to a plan...

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