On December 2 and 3, The Joshua Fund held our last board meeting of the year. We reviewed our work in 2011, prayed for our staff and allies and for the peace of Jerusalem, and approved our budget for 2012. During our meetings, I briefed the board of directors and senior staff on the "State of the Epicenter"... What follows is an executive summary of my report.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the U.S. and President Obama to discuss the growing threat of Iran.
The Mayor of the Israeli city of Ariel, Ron Nachman after three months of chemotherapy and a surgical procedure, is found to be cancer-free!
In December, Israel experienced the worst fires in modern Israeli history, burning an estimated 9,900 acres, destroying five million trees, killing 44 people, and forcing the evacuation of thousands from several communities near the blaze.
Yes, Israel’s economy is growing faster than any other country in the industrialized world, but not everyone is benefitting. Poverty in Israel is rising, yet with so much of the government’s budget going towards national security, social welfare budgets are shrinking and many families are really struggling.
I read a fascinating story in the Jerusalem Post this morning and it gave me fresh hope for the nation of Israel. "Taking a page out of David Ben-Gurion and Menachem Begin’s playbook, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will begin hosting a regular Bible study group in his official residence...
As 2011 comes to an end, I’d like to pass along some good news from Israel.
The headlines have been riveting and disturbing. The violence reported throughout Syria has caused many to ask why… and when will it cease? In the midst of all of the turmoil, violence and suffering, there is HOPE...
Today, January 27, is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. We offer several ways for you to pray for the Jewish people as you remember.
Is war looming even closer for Israel? Reports indicate that Hezbollah is making preparations for a possible conflict with Israel.
Senior IDF General says likelihood of "An All-Out, Total War" Growing: “Arab Spring” could turn into “Radical Islamic Winter”; Tensions with Turkey mounting.
This was a tough week for Israel at the United Nations. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad proved yet again that he is not a world leader worthy of the world stage.
