On the other hand
Shabbat observant Jews in the UK and Israel will not be able to tune in to watch live telecasts of the Coronation pageantry from London.
Apart from ardent royalists among UK expatriates living in Israel I doubt that this will cause any heartache as the whole ceremony will no doubt be replayed endlessly for the next few days.
Interestingly, the oil used to anoint King Charles has come from Har Hazeitim (the Mount of Olives) which according to the British Foreign Office is in “occupied Palestinian territory.”
What an irony that this oil sourced from the same land that produced oil for the anointing of Judea’s Monarchs is now used to crown a British King.
A TRUE FRIEND
The Speaker of the US Congress recently paid a visit to Israel with a group of legislators from both sides of the political aisle.
His historic speech to the Knesset was refreshingly candid and supportive especially at a time when the current Administration is woefully tepid.
It is comforting to know that Israel still has genuine friends in Washington who are prepared to speak the truth and stand with the Jewish State.
SEVENTY FIVE
Israel has just celebrated its seventy fifth birthday.
Here is a video highlighting 75 memorable Israeli features in 75 seconds.
ISRAEL’S FIRST MODERN CITY
From barren sand dunes to a thriving metropolis, the story of Tel Aviv is intrinsically bound up with the rebirth of Israel and its miraculous progress.
AN ARCHAEOLOGIST’S PARADISE
What does it feel like to be an archaeologist in a country such as Israel which has an unparalleled ancient history and where the past comes to life on a daily basis?
