December/January 1996/1997

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Three Appearings of the Messiah

The recently divulged discovery of life on Mars captivated the attention of much of the world. With the first announcement, there was a rush of anticipation fueled by visions of little green men careening...

Mary and Joseph

Christmas has never been a time of rejoicing for Jewish people. The hubbub and festivities that effervesce around the holiday seem to many Jews more like a big ball of excitement that rolls...

The Dedication of a King

In every parent’s life there are those timeless moments when a newborn child nestles gently into his or her arms. With large, innocent eyes, the trusting infant looks up at its reassuring protector.

The Wise Men

There are many misconceptions about the magi who visited Jesus. The beloved Christmas carol begins, “We three kings of Orient are,” but already it has made at least three errors.

Herod the Great?

History has bestowed on him the descriptive title, “the Great.” The primary Jewish chronicler of his period, Josephus, was the first to use the actual phrase “Herod the Great” in his Antiquities of the Jews.

Rightly Dividing

Israel’s Travail and Triumph Revelation 12

Satan’s attempts to annihilate the Jewish people throughout the centuries are well documented in biblical and secular history. Demonically inspired despots like Haman and Hitler, filled with fanatical hatred, have attempted genocide of Jewish people...


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Light From The Tunnel

The infamous tunnel incident in Jerusalem, which saw more than 70 people killed and scores of others wounded, shook the Middle East peace process to its very foundations. Predictably, the Western media lurched into action...

The Witness of Scripture Concerning Its Inspiration: Part Two

Human and divine factors were involved in the writing of the inspired Scriptures. Our previous article presented the Bible’s witness concerning some aspects of its human nature. This article will begin to present the Bible’s...

Tzedaka: It Is More Blessed to Give

A story is told of the rabbi of Nemirov. His followers, all Hasidim, stated emphatically that every night their rabbi went up to heaven. Another Jewish group, Mitnaggedim (opponents), ridiculed the Hasidim about this belief.

Apples of Gold

Zvi Dec/Jan 1996/1997

It is now the time of year when we Christians celebrate the Lord’s birth and gladly sing, “Joy to the world! The Lord is come.” In Israel, the people are also celebrating a holiday.

Daily News from Israel

News Digest — 3/6/26

Several dozen Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officers have fled Beirut, Lebanon over the past 48-hours...

News Digest — 3/5/26

Missiles from Iran were fired towards Israel three different times early Thursday morning (5th), triggering sirens across the country...

News Digest — 3/4/26

Iranian clerics voted Wednesday (4th) to appoint Ayatollah Moijtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader...

Israel at War: Week 125

Over the weekend Israel and the United States launched significant aerial attacks on Iran, eliminating 40 key leaders...

U.S.-Israeli Strike Kills Khamenei: What Happens Next?

The 37-year reign of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has come to an end. Following a massive joint military...

News Digest — 3/3/26

Israel carried out a ground operation in Iran on Monday night (2nd) using Mossad and Special Forces, Al Arabiya reported...

News Digest — 3/2/26

The IDF began striking targets of the Hezbollah terrorist organization across Lebanon early Monday morning (2nd) after the...

News Digest — 2/27/26

Pro Palestinian Activists, in collaboration with civil society organizations, have launched a campaign for a new maritime flotilla...

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