“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” Proverbs 3:27 (picture above from www.icrc.org -Red Cross workers in WW1) This week we celebrate World Red Cross Day. Heartfelt thanks to the millions of people around the world that give their time, money, resources and skills […]
What does the Bible have to say about our work ethic? As we celebrate Worker's Day or Labor Day, let's remember that it is not just those giving us work that should be fair and just, but us as well.
South Africa has a big heart, especially for those that are suffering under oppression as they were, and still are in some respects. But are we blaming the right people?
Israel is repeatedly and viciously vilified to the international community on a regular basis. But today, we are witness to a new kind of strategy. Through the use of large scale media campaigns and modern social media tools, anti-Israel entities today are engaged in revisionist history, attempting to quite literally alter historical facts.
A Special Time of Year This time of year is a special time for celebrating new life. Jews celebrate the liberation from Egyptian bondage and the anticipation of entering the Promised Land. Christians celebrate new life through the resurrection of their Savior. The common ground for both of these holidays is that they are celebrated […]
The Start-Up Nation, as Israel is so often called, owes a great deal of that reputation to the immigrants that have built a life in their new home. Jewish immigrants from all over the world are contributing to the strength of Israel’s economy and it’s reputation for high-tech wonders and innovations in diverse areas. Innovators […]
A sampling of news stories reported in Israel and South Africa for the week of March 18, 2018. From Nuclear to Passover to Pianists, it is an eclectic but always interesting mix.
The news is out, we aren’t the happiest people South Africa. We know it’s a surprise (we write this sarcastically) but no one could blame us. We have a lot to be upset over. Corruption in the government, racial prejudices, the huge gap between the rich and the poor, the poor management of our natural […]
Weekly News Round-Up~ Welcome to our first News Round-Up of news from Israel, about Israel and how it will affect the rest of us. We value your opinions and questions, so feel free to comment and let us know what you think. 86-year old guide helps discover section of Incense Route lost for millennia Yehoshua […]
How is BDS SA raising and spending their money? Legitimate questions, with no answers. This article exposes the truth behind BDS SA financing, and confirms all the suspicions about their motives, tactics and integrity.
Enjoy Shabbat with delicious, traditional Yemenite Jachnun, seen all over Israel in the “Shuk”,or open air market, and bakeries. Jachnun is a flaky, rolled pastry that is delicious served warm with condiments. Although it is fun to eat, we think that the real fun is in making it yourself! If you feel like getting your […]