Election – The Election – The next election is schedule for October 27. Israelis vote for one political party from dozens of parties and do not vote for an individual. No single party governs alone. Although, before the general election, each political party chooses its own leader. After the election, the Israeli President decides which party leader appears most capable to pull together a coalition holding at least
Distressing – Distressing Times – A three-week period of mourning on the Jewish calendar, known as “Between the Straits,” occurs this year between July 2 and 23. These particular weeks reflect a season of judgment, when the enemy gets the upper hand, or heightened spiritual warfare – Distressing Times. The enemy breached the Jerusalem walls, and the First Temple was destroyed by the Babylonians three weeks later. The
Destiny – Israel’s Destiny – Reports out of Israel tell of an increasing interest in reading the Torah (Old Covenant/Old Testament). Whereas this indicates the Lord leading Jewish hearts toward the Word (instead of relying on a rabbi’s interpretation), Israel is not immune to the sins that are common to man. There is flagrant disregard for the Word when local governments approve public displays of alternative lifestyles. Leaders