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| One of the Best
Each week we provide you with one of the week's most thought provoking articles. | |  Congress Reaffirms Strength of U.S.-Israel Alliance
AIPAC report
In a landmark display of U.S. friendship with Israel, the House and Senate overwhelmingly passed resolutions recognizing the 60th anniversary of Israel's birth and reaffirming the close ties between the United States and Israel. In the Senate, the resolution (S. Res. 522) was cosponsored by the entire chamber and passed by unanimous consent. The House approved its version (H. Res. 322) by a resounding vote of 417-0. The Speaker of the House, who traditionally does not cosponsor legislation, joined Democratic and Republican House leaders as a lead sponsor of the bill. The resolutions were introduced in the House by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) and Republican Whip Roy Blunt (R-MO), and in the Senate by Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). In addition, the Democratic Israel Working Group and the House Republican Israel Caucus are spearheading a series of weekly floor speeches to honor Israel’s 60th anniversary and the contributions the Jewish state has made during the past six decades. Please thank your members of the House and Senate for supporting the resolutions and urge them to deliver floor speeches.
Read the full text of the house resolution and senate resolution.
| | One that calls for a Response
Each week we take a meaningful quote, tie it to scripture, and leave you with a take-home. | |  Defense Secretary Robert Gates said: "Iran is 'hell bent' on acquiring nuclear weapons." ... "Another war in the Middle East is the last thing we need and, in fact, I believe it would be disastrous on a number of levels," ... "But the kind of enemy we face today — violent jihadist networks — will not allow us to remain at peace. What has been called the `long war' is likely to be many years of persistent, engaged combat all around the world in differing degrees of size and intensity. This generational challenge cannot be wished away or put on a timetable. There are no exit strategies."
Jesus said: "You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom agains kingdom." ... "Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." ..."I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." (Matthew 24:6-7; Matthew 10:34; John 16:33)
The Jerusalem Connection says: Ahmadinejad believes his sole mission in life is to be the forerunner of the the "12 Iman" -- the Mahdi or Islam's perverted version of the Messiah. As a part of that mission he is to create the violent chaos that destroys the United States, Israel and the Judeo-Christian culture whereever it is found. God help us to recognize that there are evil people on earth who will destroy all Jews and Christians given the opportunity and to reject any leadership that does not as untrustworthy, be it American or Israeli. But more to the point, to recognize that our peace ultimately is sourced only in the Prince of Peace.
|  Israel at 60: 3 minutes, 2,000 yearsAn informative video by the Jewish Agency about the U.N. vote to establish a Jewish State in the land of Israel, November 29th, 1947. A vote that lasted only three minutes but seemed like 2,000 years. Narration accompanies footage from "one of the most beautiful hours in the history of Zionism." Watch Video | | Breaking News from the Israeli Supreme Court
The Jerusalem Institute of Justice
In a landmark decision today, the Supreme Court of Israel ratified a settlement between twelve Messianic Jewish believers and the State of Israel, which states that being a Messianic Jew does not prevent one from receiving citizenship in Israel under the Law of Return or the Law of Citizenship, if one is a descendent of Jews on one's father's side (and thus not Jewish according to halacha).
This Supreme Court decision brought an end to a legal battle that has carried on for two and a half years. The applicants were represented by Yuval Grayevsky and Calev Myers from the offices of Yehuda Raveh & Co., and their legal costs were subsidized by the Jerusalem Institute of Justice.
All twelve of the applicants were denied citizenship solely based on grounds that they belong to the Messianic Jewish community. Most of them received letters stating that they would not receive citizenship because they "commit missionary activity". One of the applicants was told by a clerk at the Ministry of Interior that because she "committed missionary activity", she is "acting against the interests of the State of Israel and against the Jewish people". These allegations are not only untrue, but they also do not constitute legal grounds to deny one's right to immigrate to Israel.
This important victory paves the way for persons who have Jewish ancestry on their father's side to immigrate to Israel freely, whether or not they belong to the Messianic Jewish community. This is yet another battle won in the war to establish equality in Israel for the Messianic Jewish community just like every other legitimate stream of faith within the Jewish world. | | 
SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2008
Noon to 5 p.m. The National Mall
Free!
* Multiple festival happenings: Music, dance, theater performances, Israeli food, children’s activities and family workshops.
* Hands-on exhibits and activities for all ages: Exhibits showcasing Israeli achievements in technology, communications, medical research, agriculture and science.
* Israel’s Diversity, Democracy and DC Connection: See the different people,religions and cultures that live together in Israel; hear the stories of immigrants; learn about Washingtonians who supported Israel from 1948 to today.
*Go to the website to find out more: http://www.shalomdc.org/ |
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Blessings,
Rev. James M. Hutchens, Ph.D.
Chaplain (Brigadier General) US Army (Ret.)
President: The Jerusalem Connection Int'l | | |  |
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