A powerful prayer offered to God since at least 135 AD on Rosh Hashana, the Ten Days of Awe and Yom Kippur is called “Avenu Malkeinu,” meaning “Our Father, Our King.” The prayer consists of up to 42 heartfelt petitions, each beginning with the address, “Our Father, our King.”…...
Threefold Prayer for Israel this Week
Time is running out for Mr. Netanyahu to form a coalition government. Despite his overwhelming victory in last month’s election, he has not yet been able to form a coalition government. Israeli election laws are complex. If Netanyahu cannot build a coalition in the next 12 days, President Rivlin…...
Passover’s Special Meaning for Christians
On April 3-4, Jewish families in Israel and around the world will gather to recount the ancient, but never old, story of Passover. Younger generations will hear from their elders the miracle-packed narrative which, they will be told, should be heard as if they personally lived through those historical…...
After Netanyahu’s Speech: How history could change and how now to pray—6 more prayers in 6 minutes
Three hours ago I watched Israeli prime minister Netanyahu risk his future in Israeli politics, and perhaps his life, in speaking to the US Congress. Was a “golden scepter” of favor extended to him as he walked into Congress’s legislative chamber to a wildly robust standing ovation—followed by approximately…...