Throughout its history, the State of Israel has fought two defensive conflicts at once—a battle for survival against its Arab neighbors and a PR battle to expose the world to …
The Perfect Prophet
I grew up in a religious group in which people claimed to have the gift of prophecy. They were not prophets, but their bold declarations penetrated quiet times in the services …
How My Trip to Poland Revealed the Reality of the Holocaust
In May, our Friends of Israel Encounter team of 16 young adults visited Poland to learn about the Holocaust. What an experience it was! The combination of volunteerism, Holocaust education, …
When Freedom Scaled the Cliffs
Only a small fraction of the heroes of D-Day live on today to keep its memories alive, as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of that signal event which, to a …
We Are Witnesses: Testimony of My Time in Israel During the War
I remember the first time I realized I was not confident I could be brave enough to hide the Jewish people like Corrie ten Boom and her family did during World …
How to Make Things Right With God
Kids are funny. Their little brains put together ideas in such unique ways that seem logical to them—even if they don’t seem that way to adults. My toddler teaches me …
