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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Why Trump's Historic Visit to Israel Will Bless America and Why the Date Is Significant - STEVE STRANG CHARISMA MAGAZINE


U.S. President Donald Trump prays at the Western Wall Tuesday. (Ronen Zvulun / Reuters)

Why Trump's Historic Visit to Israel Will Bless America and Why the Date Is Significant


Strang Report, by Steve Strang, Founder of Charisma magazine
Sundown today, May 23, marks the beginning of "Jerusalem Day," celebrated all over the world by Jews—the 50th anniversary of the day Jerusalem was reunified in 1967. President Donald Trump's first overseas trip since becoming president included a visit to Israel on this historic day.
You probably have seen part or all of the speech he gave at the Israel Museum. Both he and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke about the deep mutual support our nations have. President Trump also spoke about laying a wreath at Yad Vashem, the museum to the Holocaust, and mentioned how moved he felt to be able to pray at the Western Wall—the first sitting U.S. President to do so.
The Jim Bakker Show asked me to record a commentary about Trump's visit to Israel that will air today on the show. I used that as a basis of a podcast (which you can listen to below) in which I talk about the significance of Donald Trump's visit, the importance of America supporting Israel and my gratitude that we now have a president who is steadfast in his love for Israel. What a wonderful change of direction from our years under President Obama, who snubbed Prime Minister Netanyahu when he visited Washington, D.C., a couple of years ago.
Last week, I wrote a newsletter about the docudrama In Our Hands, presented for one night only in theaters all over America. Producer Gordon Robertson of CBN said that soon, his company will take this production to many other nations. In Our Hands focuses on the wonderful miracle that happened in 1967 when, in fulfillment of prophecy, Jerusalem was reunified. On our calendar, it's in early June, but on the Jewish calendar, it's May 23-24.
Charisma Israel flagA Jewish friend sent me a link to a very moving short video about the miracle of the Six-Day War. I looked at it out of courtesy, but I liked it so much I sent it to Zionist friends, one of whom said the tears flowed as he watched it. I posted it on social media and include a link here, knowing it will bless anyone who watches it.
Over the years, I've had the privilege of raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for Israel. Most of it has come through our nonprofit partner, Christian Life Missions, which has a Bless Israel fund. Our current project supports ministries that help impoverished Jews, especially in the Ukraine, to make aliyah (move to) Israel. Although my newsletter is not a fund-raiser, I realize there are those reading this who love Israel and want to make a contribution, trusting our integrity that every dollar will go to Bless Israel. Go to christianlifemissions.org and click on the huge Donate button, fill it out and pay through PayPal. You can also mail a check the old-fashioned way to Bless Israel, Christian Life Missions, 600 Rinehart Road, Lake Mary, FL 32746.
The significance of the 50th anniversary of this fulfillment of prophecy excites me so much that I decided to display one of the huge Israeli flags we've used for pro-Israel rallies on the front of our building. We hung it to make a statement, knowing most people would be a little confused about why we did it. We added a sign in our lobby that reads: "Why are we flying the Israeli flag? It is in honor of Jerusalem Day, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the day the vastly outnumbered Israeli army reclaimed and reunified the old city of Jerusalem during the Six-Day War."
Please listen to the podcast and share it with friends. Let's encourage the Christian community to be strong supporters of Israel and to pray, as Scripture commands, for the peace of Jerusalem. 

Strang Report
President Trump Addresses the Nation of Israel on Jerusalem Day
​President Trump made history when he traveled to Israel on Jerusalem Day, making him the first U.S. President to include Israel in his first foreign tour. Hear host Steve Strang give his commentary on Trump's speech and encourage you to pray for Israel.​
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Trump's Powerful Israel Speech: 'I...Marveled at the Monument to God's Presence' - CBN News


Trump's Powerful Israel Speech: 'I...Marveled at the Monument to God's Presence'


CBN News   Chris Mitchell, David Brody   5-23-2017



(Full video and text message follow photos.)


Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu 

USA President Donald J. Trump at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, Israel
Jerusalem - The Capital of Israel






Ivanka Trump


Yes Mr. President!


First Lady Melania Trump and USA Secretary of State Rex Tillerson



In Our Hands: The Battle for Jerusalem. Get Tickets
FULL TEXT OF PRESIDENT TRUMP'S SPEECH:

Thank you, Prime Minister Netanyahu. I want to thank you and Sara for hosting us for what has been an unforgettable visit to this very special land. I also want to thank Chairman Itzik Molko, Acting Director Ayellet Shilloh-Tamir, and Chief Operating Officer Dalia Lazar, for hosting us today in this incredible museum. And thank you, Ambassador and Mrs. Friedman for joining us, along with a number of very good friends who have come from our country to yours as we reaffirm the unshakeable bond between the United States and Israel.
I want to begin my remarks today by sending the thoughts and prayers of the entire American People to the victims of the terrorist attack in Manchester, in the United Kingdom, and our condolences to the many families who lost their loved ones.  Dozens of innocent people and beautiful young children were savagely murdered in this heinous attack upon humanity.  I repeat again that we must drive out the terrorists and the extremists from our midst, obliterate this evil ideology, and protect and defend our citizens.  All civilized nations must be united in this effort.  This trip is focused on that goal: bringing nations together around the goal of defeating the terrorism that threatens the world and crushing the hateful ideology that drives it so hard, and seems to be driving it so fast.
It is a privilege to stand here in this national museum, in the ancient city of Jerusalem, to address the Israeli people – and all people in the Middle East who yearn for security, prosperity, and peace.
Jerusalem is a sacred city. Its beauty, splendor, and heritage are like no other place on earth. What a heritage. The ties of the Jewish people to this Holy Land are ancient and eternal. They date back thousands of years, including the reign of King David whose star now flies proudly on Israel's white and blue flag.
Yesterday, I visited the Western Wall, and marveled at the monument to God's presence and man's perseverance – I was humbled to place my hand upon the wall and to pray in that holy space for wisdom from God.
I also visited and prayed at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a site revered by Christians throughout the world. I laid a wreath at Yad Vashem, honoring, remembering, and mourning the 6 million Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust. I pledged there what I pledge again to those here today: NEVER AGAIN.
Israel is a testament to the unbreakable spirit of the Jewish people.  From all parts of this great country, one message resounds: and that is the message of hope.
Down through the ages, the Jewish people have suffered persecution, oppression and even those who have sought their destruction.  But, through it all, they have endured – and they have thrived.   
I stand in awe of the accomplishments of the Jewish People, and I make this promise to you: My Administration will always stand with Israel.
Through your hardships, you have created one of the most abundant lands in the world. A land that is rich not only in history, culture, and opportunity, but especially in spirit.
This museum where we are gathered today tells the story of that spirit - from the two Holy Temples, to the glorious heights of Masada, we see an incredible story of faith and perseverance. That faith is what inspired Jews to believe in their destiny, to overcome their despair, and to build here a future that others dared not to dream.
In Israel, not only are Jews free to till the soil, teach their children, and pray to God in the ancient land of their forefathers. But Muslims, Christians, and people of all faiths, are free to live and worship according to their conscience and to follow their dreams.
Today, gathered with friends, I call upon all people – Jews, Christians, Muslims, and every faith, tribe, and creed – to draw inspiration from this ancient city, to set aside our sectarian differences, to overcome oppression and hatred, and to give all children the freedom and hope and dignity written into our souls.
Earlier this week, I spoke at a historic summit in Saudi Arabia. There, I urged our friends in the Muslim world to join us in creating stability, safety and security. I was deeply encouraged by the desire of many leaders to join us in cooperation toward these shared and vital goals. Conflict cannot continue forever – the only question is when nations will decide that they have had enough.
That historic summit represents a new opportunity for people throughout the Middle East to overcome sectarian and religious divisions to extinguish the fires of extremism, and find common ground and shared responsibility in making the future of this region.  Change must come from within.
No mother or father wants their children to grow up in a world where terrorists roam free, schoolchildren are murdered, and their loved ones are taken. No child is born with prejudice in their heart. No one should teach young boys and girls to hate and kill.
And no civilized nation can tolerate the massacre of innocents with chemical weapons.
My message to that summit was the same message I have for you: We must build a coalition of partners who share the aim of stamping out extremism and violence – and providing our children a peaceful and hopeful future.
But a hopeful future for children in the Middle East requires the world to fully recognize the vital role of the state of Israel.
And, on behalf of the United States, we pledge to stand by you and defend our shared values so that together we can defeat terrorism and create safety for all of God's children.
Israelis have experienced firsthand the hatred and terror of radical violence. Israelis are murdered by terrorists wielding knives and bombs. Hamas and Hezbollah launch rockets into Israeli communities where schoolchildren have to be trained to hear the sirens and run to bomb shelters. ISIS targets Jewish neighborhoods, synagogues, and storefronts. And Iran's leaders routinely call for Israel's destruction.  Not with Donald J. Trump.
Despite these challenges, Israel is thriving as a sovereign nation – and no international body should question the contributions Israel makes to the region.
Today, let us pray for that peace – and for a more hopeful future across the Middle East.
There are those who present a false choice.  They say that we must choose between supporting Israel and supporting Arab and Muslim nations in the region.  That is completely wrong.  All decent people want to live in peace, and all humanity is threatened by the evils of terrorism.  Diverse nations can unite around the goal of protecting innocent life, upholding human dignity, and promoting peace and stability in the region.  My Administration is committed to pursuing such a coalition, and we have already made substantial progress during this trip.
We know, for instance, that both Israelis and Palestinians seek lives of hope for their children.  And we know that peace is possible if we put aside the pain and disagreements of the past and commit together to finally resolving this crisis which has dragged on for nearly half a century.
As I have repeatedly said, I am personally committed to helping Israelis and Palestinians achieve a peace agreement, and I had a meeting this morning with President Mahmoud Abbas and I can tell you that the Palestinians are ready to reach for peace – and, from my meeting with my friend Benjamin Netanyahu, I can tell you Israelis are ready to reach for peace as well.
Making peace will not be easy.  We all know that.  Both sides will face tough decisions. But with determination, compromise, and the belief that peace is possible, Israelis and Palestinians can make a deal.  But even as we work toward peace, we will build strength to defend our nations.
The United States is firmly committed to keeping Iran from developing a nuclear weapon and halting their support of terrorists and militias that are causing so much suffering and chaos throughout the Middle East.
America's security partnership with Israel is stronger than ever – including the Iron Dome missile defense program, which has been keeping the Israeli people safe from short-range rockets launched by Hezbollah and Hamas. And David's sling which guards against long-range missiles. It is my hope that someday very soon Israeli children will never need to rush towards shelter, as sirens ring out.
Finally, the United States is proud that Israeli Air Force pilots are flying new American F-35 planes to defend their nation, and it was wonderful to see these mighty aircraft in the skies over Israel recently as you celebrated the 69th anniversary of Israel's independence.
But even as we strengthen our partnership in practice, let us always remember our highest ideals – let us never forget that the bond between our two nations is woven together in the hearts of our people – and their love of freedom, hope, and dignity for every man and every woman.
Let us dream of a future where Jewish, Muslim and Christian children can grow up together and live together in trust, harmony, tolerance and respect.
The values practiced in Israel have inspired millions all across the world.
The conviction of Theodor Herzl rings true today: "whatever we attempt there for our own benefit will redound mightily and beneficially to the good of all mankind."
As we stand in Jerusalem, we see pilgrims of all faiths coming to this land to walk on this hallowed ground.
Jews place the prayers from their hearts in the stone blocks of the Western Wall.
Christians pray in the pews of an ancient church.
Muslims answer the call to prayer at their holy sites.
This city, like no other place in the world, reveals the longing of the human heart – to know and worship God.
Jerusalem stands as a reminder that life can flourish against any odds.
When we look around this city, and we see people of all faiths engaged in reverent worship, and school children learning side-by-side, and men and women lifting up the needy and forgotten, we see that God's promise of healing has brought goodness to so many lives. We see that the people of this land had the courage to overcome the oppression and injustice of the past – and to live in the freedom God intends for every person on this earth.
Today, in Jerusalem, we pray and we hope that children around the world will soon be able to live without fear, to dream without limits, and to prosper without violence. I ask this land of promise to join with me to fight our common enemies, to pursue our shared values, and to protect the dignity of every child of God.
Thank you. God bless you. God bless the State of Israel. And God bless the United States.

Monday, November 9, 2015

Be A Righteous Defender of Israel! ✡ "God Gazes Down Upon Mankind" - JERUSALEM365

From heaven God gazes down upon mankind, to see if there exists a reflective person who seeks out God.

PSALMS (14:2)

יְ-הוָה מִשָּׁמַיִם הִשְׁקִיף עַל בְּנֵי אָדָם
לִרְאוֹת הֲיֵשׁ מַשְׂכִּיל דֹּרֵשׁ אֶת אֱ-לֹהִים

תְּהִלִּים יד:ב


a-do-nai mi-sha-ma-yeem hish-keef al b'-nay a-dam lir-ot ha-yaysh mas-keel do-raysh et e-lo-heem

Jerusalem Inspiration

In King David’s beautiful words, God looks down from His heavenly abode to find a ‘reflective person’ amongst mankind. The Lord is looking for those who challenge the conventional wisdom and defend what is right, even if it is unpopular. A truly ‘reflective person’ is one who supports Israel when she is attacked, at all costs. This perfect describes the actions of Judah the  Maccabee and his followers, who rose up against Greek oppression to take  back the Land of Israel and the Holy Temple from those who had overrun and defiled it. This year, Hanukkah is coming up in just a few weeks. It's the perfect time to start your holiday shopping at the Israel365 store, which has all your Hanukkah needs, including beautiful menorahs, candles, and dreidels, all made in the land where "a great miracle happened"!

The Israel Museum Wakes Up at Night

One night of the year, the illustrious Israel Museum in Jerusalem​ turns into a hub of wild nighttime encounters during which art peels itself off the walls and into the souls of the thousands of visitors!

Defying Terror, Thousands Gather in Hebron to Honor Abraham's Biblical Purchase of Sarah's Burial Place

Defying the threat of terror and the stormy weather, thousands of Jews are will join the annual Be A Righteous Defender of Israel! ✡ "God Gazes Down Upon Mankind" festivities in Hebron, a celebration of the purchase of the Cave of the Patriarchs by Abraham which is recounted in this week's Torah portion.

Branched “Fireworks” Hanukkah Menorah

This simple and elegant 9-branched hanukkiah, or menorah, has a sleek and unique style with slightly curved vertical branches emanating from the main central branch. It will be perfect for your Hanukkah holiday candle-lighting ceremony!

Jerusalem Daily Photo

Today's photo features children playing dreidel at the Western Wall. These spinning tops were used by children as an alibi during the times of the Greeks, when children hid in caves studying the Bible; when soldiers approached, the children pretended to be playing with these tops!

Thank You

Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Trevor Wilson of Taunton, Massachusetts. Todah rabah!

“Thank You Rabbi

It’s great to hear from you and make new friends from all over the world. Please send mean email and let me know how you are enjoying Jerusalem365 (don’t forget to say where you are from!).

Thank you Rabbi, I love learning about Israel and God’s chosen. I love the Lord our God and Israel!! Karla Bitting, Edmond, OK
Blessing from Jerusalem,
Rabbi Tuly Weisz
RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

Friday, December 12, 2014

'Dig Quest' App Lets Kids Explore Ancient Israel

'Dig Quest' App Lets Kids 

Explore Ancient Israel

By Julie Stahl and Chris Mitchell   CBN News Middle East Bureau
Wednesday, December 10, 2014

JERUSALEM, Israel -- What do you get when you cross the Dead Sea Scrolls with today's digital age? Dig Quest, an app in English designed to help kids learn about the oldest written record of the Bible.

The new app introduces children to archaeology with unique games featuring Israel's ancient treasures, bringing scripture to life in the process.

The conservation lab for the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) is at the Israel Museum, where they carefully reconstruct and conserve the Dead Sea Scrolls.

One of the 2,000-year-old fragments is the oldest known text of the Book of Genesis starting with chapter one, verse one. It says, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."

And that's the first puzzle young users get to solve.

"The kids are actually making a puzzle -- 2,000-year-old-fragments -- some from the Bible, some sectarian that were found in the Qumran caves in the 40s," Orit Rosengarten, assistant director of the Dead Sea Scrolls Unit, told CBN News.

Rosengarten was involved with developing the IAA app.

"We try and make an introduction for kids, connecting them to the subject, since we feel it's one of the most important discoveries of the 20th century," Rosengarten explained.

The app transforms iPhones or iPads into an archaeological tool, allowing players to get a feel of uncovering mysteries from the past.

"You could be interested in archaeology; you could be interested in the Bible, Christian, Jewish," she said.

Right now, two dig games are based on real-life excavations, including the Dead Sea Scrolls found in Qumran.

"The scrolls were found fragmentary, and the scholars have been working for years to put them together and try and read what's on it," Rosengarten continued.

The app allows players to put together the ancient scroll fragments and mimics real-life technology, such as spectral imaging that brightens the script, making it easier to read. This process helped make the Dead Sea Scrolls available online.

"So after you complete the puzzle you can scan it and read the content much better. And whoever downloads the app gets a collection box where you can add each item you complete," Rosengarten said.

With the world speeding forward in the hi-tech age, is archaeology still important? Rosengarten says yes.

"It's our history. It's our legacy," she said. "If we don't learn from what we have, how will we progress today?"


Watch video from CBN: Dig Quest