Friday, August 21, 2015

US Airways (Now American) to Stop Flights to Israel

US Airways (Now American) to Stop Flights to Israel

American Airlines shuttering its flights to Israel.

By:   The Jewish Press.com
US Airways aircraft on the tarmac at Philadelphia airport. (archive)
US Airways aircraft on the tarmac at Philadelphia airport. (archive) Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
The world’s largest airline carrier will no longer fly to Israel.
American Airlines Inc. announced on Thursday, Aug. 20, that it will end its flights between the U.S. and Israel.
The reason for the cancellation was “strictly financial,” American spokesman Casey Norton told Bloomberg News.
American Airlines inherited the route between Philadelphia and Tel Aviv when it acquired US Airways in December 2013.
US Airways inaugurated the daily service to Israel in 2009. The American Airlines spokesperson said the airline lost $20 million on the route last year, and that it has never been profitable.
The trip of 5,740 miles was the longest of American’s flights. The route was serviced by a US Airways Airbus A330 aircraft, with seating for 252 passengers.
Service from Philadelphia to Tel Aviv is slated to end on Jan. 4. The last return flight to Philadelphia is scheduled for the next day.
But Philadelphia-area Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA-02) released a statement following the cancellation announcement of American Airlines.
Fattah said: “I am strongly opposed to the decision announced today by American Airlines to cancel this flight route. It is a critically important route, both for the constituents in my district who travel between Philadelphia and Tel Aviv, and also for the growing business relationship between our city and Israel. The effects of this decision will not only hurt tourism between our two countries, it will have a negative impact on our economies. The ease and accessibility offered by this flight had significant long-term potential to stimulate growth and communication.”
The Congressman said he hopes to work with American Airlines to see if there might be alternative solutions to canceling the route.
“I hope to work with American Airlines to see if there is an alternative solution to cancelling the route and will seek a meeting with the appropriate officials in the coming weeks to discuss options to keep this flight operating.”
United Airlines and El Al still fly from the U.S. to Israel.
About the Author: Lori Lowenthal Marcus is the US correspondent for The Jewish Press. She is a recovered lawyer who previously practiced First Amendment law and taught in Philadelphia-area graduate and law schools. You can reach her by email: Lori@JewishPressOnline.com

Mazal Tov to Rabbi Tuly & Family! ✡ "Righteousness Shall You Pursue"

Righteousnessrighteousness shall you pursue, so that you will live and possess the Land that the Lord your God gives you.

DEUTERONOMY (16:20)

צֶדֶק צֶדֶק תִּרְדֹּף לְמַעַן תִּחְיֶה וְיָרַשְׁתָּ אֶת הָאָרֶץ אֲשֶׁר יְ-הוָה אֱ-לֹהֶיךָ נֹתֵן לָךְ

דְּבָרִים טז:כ

tze-dek tze-dek tir-dof l'-ma-an ti-kh'-ye v'-ya-rash-ta et ha-a-retz a-sher a-do-nai e-lo-he-kha no-tayn lakh

Shabbat Inspiration

This week's Torah portion (Deut. 16-21) discusses the restrictions placed by the Torah on a king of Israel. The restrictions are all meant to remind the leadership of the true source of Israel’s strength - God above. A leader remains humble before God while protecting his people. Jonathan (Yoni) Netanyahu, the leader and fallen hero of the Entebbe hostage rescue in 1976, took this principle deeply to heart, sacrificing his life in order to save those who needed him. A book of his eloquent and revealing letters give a glimpse into the mind of a modern-day Israeli warrior and honors his sacrifice for the Land of Israel.

Into the Heart & Mind of an Israeli Hero

Yoni Netanyahu, obm, was only 30 years old when he was killed leading Operation Entebbe, in 1976, which rescued more than a hundred Jewish hostages from armed terrorists. This video gives a private glimpse into Yoni's heart and love of protecting the Land and People of Israel.

Mazal Tov! It's a Boy!

With deep gratitude to Hashem, Rabbi Tuly Weisz and his wife Abby are happy to announce the birth of their son, born in Shaare Tzedek Hospital, Jerusalem!

Midrash Manicures

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Today's Israel Photo

Israel's Supreme Court located in Jerusalem. The highest court in the Land, it consists of 15 justices, and its current Chief Justice is a woman, Miriam Naor.

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America's Moral Position - Rick Joyner's Prophetic Perspective



Rick Joyner
Thursday, August 20, 2015

In this episode of Prophetic Perspectives On Current Events, Rick talks about the importance of not staying silent on moral issues like abortion and shares an ultimate depravity of mankind that is currently being revealed in the news media. He also gives a determining factor for whether we will be proverbial sheep or goats.

Protests Against Planned Parenthood Gain Momentum - Alveda King

Protests Against Planned Parenthood Gain Momentum


Pro-lifers are gearing up for Planned Parenthood protests on Aug. 22.
Pro-lifers are gearing up for Planned Parenthood protests on Aug. 22. (Reuters)
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Priests for Life is one of the national co-sponsoring groups organizing and promoting rallies against Planned Parenthood across the country on Aug. 22. The same day, will launch a national week of prayer and fasting to end abortion and the evils of Planned Parenthood.
Priests for Life African-American Outreach and the National Black Pro-life Coalition will have representatives at the Atlanta rally praying and sharing abortion testimonies. 
Alveda King, director of PFL AAO said, "Through the years, AAO has led prayer vigils to end abortion and close the killing centers."
On Aug. 22, members will be in front of Planned Parenthood, 220 Cobb Parkway North, Marietta, Georgia 30062. The protest will be 1 of over 300 protests taking place on 47 states across America.
Rev. Walter Hoye of issues4life.org and blackprolifecoalition.org said, "Understanding the place, the purpose and the power of prayer in the lives of Christians, the National Black Pro-Life Coalition joins Alveda King in the fight for the civil rights of the most vulnerable among us."
King concluded, "In light of current PPH expose videos by The Center for Medical Progress, we clearly know that our prayers are needed more than ever. There will be prayer vigils all across America Saturday. Please join us in Marietta or take part in a city near you. Wherever you are, if you can't physically make it, please pray with us! For more information on the protests and to find a location near you, go to protestpp.com."
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"A Vision of a Line in the Sand" - Kathi Pelton


"A Vision of a Line in the Sand"
Kathi Pelton, Eugene, OR
The Elijah List

Last week I received a vision for a particular nation, and although I knew that it was specifically for that nation, I also felt it was a clear message for the whole Church.

What is the Vision I Had for the Church?

I came out of a deep sleep and heard, "He among you without sin cast the first stone."
Immediately I was taken to a scene that resembled the story in John chapter 8 of the woman caught in adultery. I saw four men with stones in their hands, and upon each stone a single word was written. The first stone had the word OFFENSE, the second stone had LAW, the third stone JUDGEMENT, and on the fourth stone was written SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS.(Photo via Pixabay)

Again I heard the words, "He among you without sin cast the first stone."

When these words were spoken the atmosphere changed from a sense of accusation, anger, and judgment to one of humility and compassion. Unlike the story in John 8, where the men dropped the stones and walked away, these four men dropped their stones and went to embrace the one caught in sin. I could not see if this person was a man or a woman, but the four men surrounded and embraced this individual who – just moments before – they had felt justified in stoning.

As they encircled the one caught in sin, all of them were suddenly transformed into one person. It was a young boy whom I knew was like a young King David. Then the Lord handed this "young David" a new smooth stone, and upon that stone His name was written.

Jesus spoke as He handed him the stone saying, "While you were busy judging another, a giant has moved into the land who seeks to destroy My people. His name is Goliath. Now go in My name and slay this enemy."

A Line in the Sand

This vision was very profound and spoke to me of a mindset that has distracted some within the Church, allowing the Accuser of the Brethren to gain a foothold in their hearts. God is asking His people to put the stones of offense, law (letter of the law), judgment, and self-righteousness down. We have all sinned and fallen short of His glorious standards, but in the Lord's merciful grace He has embraced us, forgiven us, and restored us to Himself.

I believe God is saying that the enemy has created distractions through accusation that has caused divisions. These distractions have given the enemy time and space to move upon the land, seeking to change times and seasons similar to what we read of in the Book of Daniel:
"He shall speak pompous words against the Most High, shall persecute the saints of the Most High, and shall intend to change times and law. Then the saints shall be given into his hand for a time and times and half a time" (Daniel 7:25 NKJV).

In God's great mercy He is calling to the Church, "He among you without sin cast the first stone." This is God's line in the sand. This is His call to repentance. 

He is calling His Church to a posture of humility. He is calling for us to drop our stones and restore those who have been caught in sin. This is a call to lay down offenses, to give grace, to walk in humility rather than judgment, and to recognize that there is one Judge and that there is no righteousness apart from the righteousness of Christ. In God's kindness, He is calling His Church to align with His heart as spoken in Romans 2:4: (Photo via Flickr)

"Or do you show contempt for the riches of His kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?"

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Forgive As You Have Been Forgiven

One of the most sobering parables Jesus ever told was the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant found in Matthew 18:21-35. Peter asked Jesus how often he has to forgive his brother or sister who sins against him. Jesus replies, "Seventy times seven." In other words, without limit. Let's look at this parable again:

"Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, 'Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?'

"Jesus answered, 'I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.

"'Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand bags of gold was brought to him. Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay the debt.
"'At this the servant fell on his knees before him. "Be patient with me," he begged, "and I will pay back everything." The servant's master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.

"'But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred silver coins. He grabbed him and began to choke him. "Pay back what you owe me!" he demanded.
"'His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, "Be patient with me, and I will pay it back."
"'But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay the debt. When the other servants saw what had happened, they were outraged and went and told their master everything that had happened.(Photo via Pixabay)

"'Then the master called the servant in. "You wicked servant," he said, "I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. Shouldn't you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?" In anger his master handed him over to the jailers to be tortured, until he should pay back all he owed.

"'This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.'"

We are called to forgive from our hearts. We have been forgiven of so much; how can we clutch so ferociously to unforgiveness? We must forgive as we have been forgiven. We must drop our stones and move from law to grace. I am not promoting lawlessness, but we err when we fail to live in the grace freely extended to us by the only One who was able to fulfill all the righteous demands of God's holy law. He alone is able to create within us all the righteousness that God requires.

Make No Room for the Enemy

At the end of the vision I heard the Spirit say that the distraction of accusing our brothers and sisters has made room for the enemy in our land. The enemy enters through breaches in the wall. When we are divided it creates opportunity for the enemy to strike.

I saw a wonderful story on the news this past week about a couple who were walking hand in hand when the young man was struck in the head by lightening. The electricity was transferred through his body, through both their hands, then down her body and out her feet. The doctors that treated them said that they were alive because they "shared the strike." Had the young man taken the full force on his own it most likely would have killed him, but because they were joined, neither of them was seriously injured.

This is a beautiful picture of unity and our need for one another. When we stand in opposition to each other, we cannot withstand the strikes of the enemy; but when we join in intimacy and unity we overcome. We need one another!

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up... Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.(Photo via Pixabay)

This is a truth not just for personal relationships, but also for the corporate Body. When we stand together there is protection and authority. The enemy knows this, which is why he works so hard at dividing relationships and severing bonds of love. He would rather we hold a stone that harms than hold a hand that heals. 

Our unity releases authority. This is why (in the vision) when the four men and the one being accused embraced they became ONE. They not only became one person, but they were now ready to face the giant. They were given the new stone with the Lord's name written upon it and sent out to strike the enemy in the head with this stone.

Be Encouraged

This word is not meant for condemnation but encouragement! God disciplines those whom He loves. When He speaks a word of correction it is proof that we are His sons and daughters. If you have been holding stones of accusation, then be aware you can simply drop the stones and embrace your brother or sister and allow the Lord to restore what the enemy has stolen. Forgive as you have been forgiven.

If this is not directed to you, pray for the Body of Christ. Pray and don't judge those holding stones – because that would be picking up a stone! Let's bind together in the love of Christ and receive the stone with His name upon it so we might stand against the giants in the land. Let's slay those giants that have come to oppose the Kingdom of God working through the Church to bless our families, our culture, and our nations.

Kathi Pelton
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Jeffrey and Kathi Pelton understand our culture's need for encouragement and hope. Through writing and speaking, they escort individuals into awareness of God's profound compassion and mercy that heals brokenness, and they have a unique ability to help anyone seeking pathways into His kind embrace. For several years, Jeffrey and Kathi led a house of prayer located in Kelowna, British Columbia. Currently, they travel extensively, working with prayer and prophetic movements. Kathi began writing for The Elijah List publication over a decade ago. She continues to write articles for The Elijah List and other prophetic newsletters, as well as contributing to different blogs that she and Jeffrey maintain.

Recently, Jeffrey and Kathi, their grown children, and their one grandson relocated from Northern California to Eugene, Oregon. They continue to travel and have begun networking with prayer ministries in the Pacific Northwest. They are also part of a development team for Kairos Ministries, a local church plant.

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Thursday, August 20, 2015

WATCH: Why America May Change Forever This October - Rick Wiles

Rick Wiles

WATCH: Why America May Change Forever This October






Christians are not exempt from persecution that may soon shake the globe.
But instead of fighting against the persecution, believers are adjusting.
"So we're falling right now, as a nation, we're falling and falling and falling," TruNews' Rick Wiles tells Jim Bakker. "And what's happening, Jim, is people are acclimating to the fall. The more we fall, they just get used to it."
Which could mean bad news a lot sooner than you'd expect. Watch the video to see what we mean. 
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Sweet Taste of the Land of Milk & Honey ✡ "A Little Honey, Wax and Lotus"

So Israel, their father, said to them, "If so, then do this: take some of the choice fruits of the Land in your vessels, and carry down to the man as a present, a little balm and a little honey, wax and lotus, pistachios and almonds."

GENESIS (43:11)

וַיֹּאמֶר אֲלֵהֶם יִשְׂרָאֵל אֲבִיהֶם אִם כֵּן אֵפוֹא זֹאת עֲשׂוּ--קְחוּ מִזִּמְרַת הָאָרֶץ בִּכְלֵיכֶם וְהוֹרִידוּ לָאִישׁ מִנְחָה  מְעַט צֳרִי וּמְעַט דְּבַשׁ נְכֹאת וָלֹט בָּטְנִים וּשְׁקֵדִים

בראשית מג:יא

va-yo-mer a-lay-hem yis-ra-ayl a-vee-hem im kayn ay-fo zot a-su k'-khu mi-zim-rat ha-a-retz bikh-lay-khem v'-ho-ree-du la-eesh min-kha m'-at tza-ree u-m'-at d'-vash n'-khot va-lot bo-t'-neem u-sh'-kay-deem

Today's Israel Inspiration

Jacob commands his sons to bring an offering to Pharoah's viceroy, some choice fruits of the land. A 'minkha', present, says R' Samson Raphael Hirsch, indicates a gift that benefits the giver more than the receiver. Obviously, this gift benefits the sons of Jacob in that it can cause the viceroy to view them favorably. However, the gift carries the added benefit of reminding the sons of their homeland and its blessings, as they again journey down to Egypt. Give yourself a delicious gift from the Land of Milk & Honey!

Beautiful Bike Ride through an Israeli Gem of a Town

Beautiful bike ride through the eyes of the biker in Zichron Yaakov, a quaint and picturesque town on the tip of the Carmel Mountain range.

Ask the Rabbi: Does Judaism Believe in Life After Death?

Rabbi Tully Brycks give a profound and deeply insightful answer in this week's "Ask the Rabbi"!

The Mountains of Israel: A Taste of Heaven

This beautiful book features breathtaking photos of the Land of Israel, its fields and mountains, its holy places both ancient and modern, paired with inspiring Biblical verses relating directly to the Land. Read about Hannah’s sacrifice in Shiloh while looking at a panoramic photo of the ancient Tel. Learn about Abraham’s purchase of land in Hebron for Sarah’s grave and see a picture of the Cave of the Patriarchs. Scattered throughout the pages are inspiring stories and parables relating to the verses. Lovers of Israel and the Bible will treasure this book for years.

Today's Israel Photo

Boruch Len's caught this beautiful image of a bee hovering over a cactus plant in the Land of Israel.

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