Home, Sweet Home!

Eighteen and a half weeks is too long to be away. Our grandson was two months old when we left...now he has grown to be almost seven months old.

Pills to Calm Our Nerves? Try the Peace of the Lord.

Ad appearing in the Jerusalem Post reads: "ANXIETY ATTACK? Sleep Disturbances? Stress? Nerves? Bad Mood? Thousands of Israelis are inundating the telephone aid centers. The reason: The difficult security situation and fear of approaching war with Iraq."

Musalaha Conference for Arab and Jewish Women 2003

One of the most amazing and unusual experiences we have living in Israel is to see people who are avowed enemies nationally and historically come together in harmony and peace.

Pesach, the Anniversary of Our Ancestors' Exodus from Egypt

Spring has arrived in all its glory. The weather is beautiful. The countryside, a brilliant green from a distance, is ablaze with wild flowers.

And Where Did You Go for the Seder?

We are now in the middle of Passover week and one frequently hears the question, "And where did you go for the Seder?"

Church Is Never Boring in Israel!

My Hebrew teacher, Bert Schlossberg, usually drills the class on grammar, and also gives us opportunities for reading and speaking. Occasionally, he will devote the class period to conversation about a subject of high interest. This week the topic for discussion was: What is unique about the worship services of the congregations we attend in Israel compared with those of the congregations we attended in our countries of origin?

Israel Experiences Unprecedented Rainfall and Snowfall

The rainy season is becoming the dry season. We are commanded in Scripture to express our thankfulness publicly: "I will remember the deeds of the LORD...I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds"

Israel's Fifty-fifth Anniversary

About half of Israel's population headed for the country's parks, nature reserves and forests. It is an Israeli tradition to picnic on Independence Day, and by the afternoon, the aroma of grilled meat hung heavy in the air.

Israel Trivia: Test Your Knowledge!

Most of you have visited Israel, or read Israeli news on the Internet; consequently, you have accumulated a lot of information about the modern state of Israel. I decided to share with you some of the statistics published in the CBS's latest report, but to do it in as a trivia quiz.

An Interview with Barbara Chambers, JP Office Administrator

You may have received a letter from her. Or maybe you met her at a conference or workshop. In one way or another, she has had a part in your connection with Jerusalem Perspective. Her name is Barbara Chambers and she has been our office administrator since the end of 1994.

Looking Back at Forty Years in Israel

I still have to pinch myself each day. I say to myself, "Is this really happening to me, or am I dreaming that I am here in Jerusalem and the land of the Bible." I have never gotten over the thrill.

Shevet Achim: Facilitating Good-Neighborliness

Here is a story that does not make the news media. A heart-warming story of a Christian organization that helps Israelis help Palestinians.