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Historic and Unprecedented Events
So much is happening in Israel right now this update is needed.
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Dolphins
One very real need for every creature is to stay alive and, for this, one needs to breathe. For us, breathing is automatic. But not for a dolphin.
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Canada Geese
You can't mistake the largest of all geese, the Canada Goose, for any other bird. Their size and white-on-black outfits set them apart. These geese, weighing approximately 20 pounds as adults, have distinctive white cheek patches that contrast with the...
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Israel Honors Chiune Sempo Sugihara for Saving Jews
Israel named one of its streets after Chiune Sempo Sugihara. Chiune was a Japanese diplomat who was very helpful in saving the lives of many Jews during World War II. (“Israel Names Street after Japanese Diplomat…”, 2016) We can learn a lot about...
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The Washbasin
There are a lot of objects and customs used in ancient Jewish worship services that still have significate spiritual lessons for us today.
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Preventing Bone Loss
"Given the serious public health burden of fractures associated with osteoporosis, it is important to learn as much as possible about ways to prevent and treat bone loss." - Joan McGowan * * * *
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Yiddish Part One
The Yiddish language is a western Germanic oral and written dialect used by the Ashkenazi Jews of central and eastern Europe for the past millennium.
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Getting Real
The "getting real" phenomenon voices itself through the postmodern buzz words "authentic," "passion," "chill," "sharing," "praxis," and, not surprisingly, "real."
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The Power of the Book
A few years ago, in the confusion of transferring multiple pieces of luggage from one plane to another, the preacher lost one very important item.
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Heal Thy Heartburn
Can You Feel the Burn? Do You Want it to Stop? Acid reflux is an unpleasant condition that affects many people. It is caused by an easily loosened lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which the circular muscle that acts as door between the esophagus and...
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Operation Good Neighbor
Operation Good Neighbor is a mission of compassion for those in need and of hope for a better, more secure border between Israel and Syria.
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How to Protect Yourself From the Sun Without Chemicals
With the weather getting warmer it feels good to soak up the sun, but it’s time to think about the effects it can have on our skin.
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Israeli Anti-Bacterial Fabric
If you are like me when it comes to germs and consider yourself a public bathroom ninja in your attempts to avoid bacteria infested surfaces and are generally suspicious of the cleanliness of hotel blankets and hospital uniforms, you may appreciate...
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The Anhinga
The anhinga, if measured by appearance, to say the least is a sharp dresser! (Black and white is classy, and this large, dark-feathered bird not only has white edging on its long tail, but silvery-white patches on its wings.)
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Hiking and Finding in Israel
When hiking you might be thinking you may be lucky if you see a deer, a pretty bird, or a nice sunrise.
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The Elah Valley
In this video Luke Chandler takes us up to the archeological site of Tel Khirbet Qeiyafa. From there you have a great view of the valley where David and Goliath fought.
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Genesis 22: Peace at Beersheba with Avimelech
In Genesis chapter 20 we read about Abraham lying to Avimelech regarding Sarah. Then in chapter 21 Avimelech comes back to Abraham, this time with the commander of his army to call Abraham out for his sin and to get an assurance from Abraham that he...
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