There are three verses in Scripture where we find God laughing. And guess what? The object of God’s laughter and its intent are the same in each verse. For many, …
Theodor Herzl: Marching to Zion
As we celebrate Thanksgiving in America this year, many of us thank God for the blessing of living in a land where we enjoy many freedoms. We are free to …
How I Fell in Love With Israel
“Grandpa, have you ever heard of the name ‘Plantz’ being Jewish?” “Yes, I have!” my Grandpa Ralph replied. “When did you learn that?” “My grandmother told me, when I was …
It’s Not About Me!
Awe and wonder held my weary, dry eyes open until my foggy contact lenses forced me to blink for a clearer view out the bus window. With every blink, I …
Locust: It’s What’s for Dinner!
Most evenings when my kids were little we’d read from a storybook that had fantastically well-written stories from the Bible. My kids enjoyed the stories, and I loved the fact …
Hope in Disappointments
Have you ever been disappointed? I know—what a ridiculous question! Remember Benjamin Franklin’s version of a popular idiom? “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and …
When the Last Survivor is Gone
A few weeks ago, I attended the funeral of one of the most respected members of the Las Vegas Jewish community. Henry Kronberg was 101 when he passed away. Born …
Zion: God’s Precious Possession
My wife and I welcomed our first child in April. It was love at first sight when we saw her, and we were determined to choose a name that would …
The Danger of Replacing Israel (Part 3)
In this series we have learned how it is always dangerous to replace Israel. Replacing Israel occurs when one interprets the word Israel in the text of Scripture to mean …
