Category: News

Catch a glimpse of what goes on day by day in the cultural and political landscape of Israel.

Posted on

Israeli Law in Area C

Israel, the USA, and the Gulf States are in discussions lately about how and when to apply Israeli law in Area C, that is, in 30% of the poorly-named “West Bank.”. The USA set this as a precondition for the two parties – Israel and the Palestinians – entering into negotiations to agree on final borders.

In any case, this part of Judea and Samaria would certainly end up in Israel. The USA wants this to be established (along with the Capital) before talks.

https://bit.ly/2CZMN7D

Posted on

All Leisure Closed in Israel; Gatherings Limited to Just 10 People

During the week of March 10, 2020, the government issued the quarantine regulation as well as a ruling that no gatherings of over 100 people are allowed.

The new maximum number of people in gatherings is just 10.

All Travelers to Israel Are Now Quarantined 2 Weeks

It is now just after Shabbat here in Samaria, and the Israeli government just announced that all cafes, restaurants, gyms, theaters, gatherings of more than 10 people, (weddings too), the entire leisure industry will be closed in the morning March 15, 2020.

Workplaces and homes – people must maintain 6 1/2 feet distance (2 meters), while assuring everyone that there is no reason to rush and clear out the supermarkets, pharmacies, or banks – all the supply chains are maintained by sea and air. Not much was said about buses and public transportation, or schools.

We must keep faith up, and pray for healing miracles.

Posted on

Bomb Shelter Bibles: Israeli Election Comments, 2 Timothy 2, and Flying Fish

Bomb Shelter Bibles

Bible teaching and news commentary from our bomb shelter in Samaria.
We raise funds to support bomb shelters, through http://JTOD.org.

Video shareable links:

http://j.mp/BSB1-2

How can we make sense of Israel’s election results? Can the Bible help us understand how to cope? The third election in 11 months, the March 2, 2020 results are in, again, with uncertainty. Will the parliament Knesset form a coalition, or will Israeli Jews and Arabs, and Druze voters go to the polls for the fourth time?

 

Posted on

New Shabbat Sound

14 Sept, 2019, Kfar Saba, Israel:
We captured a bit of audio from the rehearsal, before the worship service this Shabbat;

Sound clip captured during rehearsal before the worship service.
Congregation Kehilat haMaayan, Pastor Tony Sperandeo.

JTOD partners with local congregations to offer free music services.
Support Teddy in this work: http://bit.ly/SupportToTeddy