June/July 1994

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Why Do We Need Heroes?

True heroes are in short supply these days. Loyalty to causes larger than one’s own personal interests seems to be out of favor with the “me” generation.

Snapshots of Steadfast Faith: Hebrews 11:4–17

The Temple still stood gloriously on that high mount where the Dome of the Rock now rests. The Pharisees still controlled the synagogues, influencing the people with their strict interpretations of the law.

By Faith Abraham: Hebrews 11:8–19

Hebrews 11 describes the faith of the three men the Jewish people hold to be the cornerstone of Judaism: Abraham, Moses, and David. Abraham is also called the “friend” of God (Isa. 41:8).

Moses and Faith: Hebrews 11:23–29

Moses had a rich heritage of faith. Before his birth, Pharaoh of Egypt commanded that all male babies born to Hebrew women be killed (Ex. 1:15–22). When Moses was born, his parents had to make...

The World Was Not Worthy of These: Hebrews 11:32–40

Every year new members are elected to the various sports’ Halls of Fame. Many good players, however, never receive this public honor. Buried in the past rosters of hundreds of teams are thousands of excellent...

Rightly Dividing

The Revelation of Jesus Christ

Futurists are inundating the country with articles, books and videos on what to expect by the year 2000 and beyond. This has rekindled an interest in the study of biblical prophecy.


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Mainstreaming Madmen

A few nights ago I watched a documentary on the early years of Adolf Hitler. I’d seen it all many times before, but this time around a couple of spine-chilling facets engrossed my mind.

Russia Is Back

One of the most foreboding aspects of the fallout coming from the tragic shooting of Muslim worshipers in Hebron last February is the reemergence of Russia as a player in the Middle East.

Jewish World Update - News

Israel in the News Jun/Jul 1994

As Yasser Arafat’s administrative style comes under increasing fire, some Palestinians in the territories think the PLO Chairman could learn a lesson or two from Israeli democracy, the New York Times recently reported.

Dressed for Worship Part One: The Tallit

Who hasn’t had it happen—a missed appointment, that lack of association between a name and a face, the forgotten anniversary or birthday? Forgetfulness is a plague that knows no prejudice.

Apples of Gold

Zvi Jun/Jul 1994

My wife and I recently visited her mother in the hospital. Now past 90 years old, she is like most of the other people in that particular hospital.

Daily News from Israel

News Digest — 12/10/25

The IDF and Shin Bet announced Tuesday (9th) the arrest of a terror cell operating in the Tullkarm area, following an investigation...

Meet Israel’s NEW Iron Beam!

Israel is set to fully deploy its new defense system, the Iron Beam, on December 30. Compared to the Iron Dome...

News Digest — 12/9/25

Israel struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon Monday night (8th) according to an IDF statement released Tuesday morning (9th)...

Israel at War: Week 113

Alon Ohel, 24 years old, was held by Hamas for two years. Hamas released him October 13, 2025. In an interview with Israel Channel 12...

News Digest — 12/8/25

IDF Chief Of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir said on Sunday (7th) that the “Yellow Line” that divides the Gaza Strip into territory controlled by Hamas...

News Digest — 12/5/25

Seven hundred ninety days after the deadliest massacre in Israel’s history, which led to the abduction of hundreds of civilians...

News Digest — 12/4/25

Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai citizen who was killed during Hamas-led massacres in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, before his body was...

News Digest — 12/3/25

“The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution calling on Israel to withdraw from the Golan Heights in a Tuesday (2nd) vote...

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