August/September 1990

Still Seeking A Better Country

Features

Communism’s One Good Thing

There’s something compelling about seeing those big wrecking balls swinging from cranes, bashing the walls of obsolete buildings into of rubbish. Even more fascinating is the countdown for the triggering of explosives set against supporting...

Return to Romania

Dr. Ben Abraham, The Friends of Israel’s Eastern European worker, was born in Romania. Memories of his early years are filled with images of persecution and suffering for believers in the Messiah.

Abortion and the Origin of the Human Soul

The Bible contains two facts that bear significantly upon the issue of when the fetus is a complete human being possessing a human soul. The first fact is that man is created in the image...

Judgment Ahead Zephaniah 1:1–16

The 1990s will be a decade of unprecedented changes worldwide. Eastern Europe is swiftly evolving into a Western-style society. Western Europe will be sporting a new look known as the European Economic Community by 1992.

The Shema: How Much of Me Does God Own?

Hear, O Israel: The Lᴏʀᴅ our God is one Lᴏʀᴅ: And thou shalt love the Lᴏʀᴅ thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

Apples of Gold

Joel of Jerusalem Aug/Sep 1990

As you know, we are experiencing a large immigration of people to Israel from Eastern European countries, especially from Russia. Because Israel is a small country, every area is receiving its share of these immigrants...


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The Mercy Ship Sails for Poland

The Friends of Israel recently had the privilege of joining thousands of others in an unprecedented relief effort to Poland. On Tuesday, April 24, 1990, four of our workers drove to New London, Connecticut...

The Day of the Lord Judgment as Proclaimed by the Prophet Zephaniah

Zephaniah’s name means Jehovah hides or Jehovah protects. For this reason, some have conjectured that he was born in the latter part of Manasseh’s reign (686–642 B.C.; cp. 2 Ki. 21:16).

Daily News from Israel

News Digest — 11/13/26

Yashar Party leader Gadi Eisenkot met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday (12th) for a security and diplomatic briefing...

News Digest — 11/12/26

A senior Hamas commander and other members of the terror group were targeted in an Israeli strike at a hospital...

News Digest — 11/11/26

On Monday (9th), a delegation led by Israel Ministry of Defense Director General MG (Res.) Amir Baram visited Morocco...

Trump, Vance, and the Debate Over America’s Relationship With Israel

News Digest — 11/10/26

The 26th Knesset was officially opened on Tuesday (10th)  with a festive session in the Knesset plenum, during which all 120 members...

News Digest — 11/9/26

On Sunday (8th), Israeli President Isaac Herzog tasked Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government...

News Digest — 11/6/26

President Isaac Herzog announced Thursday evening (5th), following the conclusion of consultations with the parties elected to...

News Digest — 11/5/26

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir warned Hezbollah on Wednesday (4th) that the IDF would respond immediately and forcefully...

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