February 6, 2019

Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, stalwart promoter of ties between Jews and Christians, dies at 67

Above: Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon with International Fellowship of Christians and Jews founder and president Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein. Photo by Capehart Photography.   by Jackson Richman (JNS) Israeli American Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, whose life goal was […]
November 13, 2018

With a little help from their friends: Promoting American football in Israel

Outside the United States, the term “football” is what Americans refer to as “soccer.” While soccer is big in Israel, American-style football is steadily growing, but Israel’s version continues to need help from its nation of origin. “Football is a […]
September 17, 2018

Israeli media mis-characterize Alabama’s JH Israel, Ariel Leadership Center

On the surface, the news should have been something to be celebrated after years of hard work. On Aug. 19, Israel’s Ministry of Education announced an allocation of 1 million shekels for programs at the National Leadership Center in Ariel, […]
September 13, 2018

Operation Lifeshield: Saving Lives While Building Bridges

Dedicating two shelters at Regba, where “Lone Soldiers” from outside Israel are housed For over a decade, Operation Lifeshield has provided above-ground bomb shelters to Israeli communities under threat from missiles launched from Lebanon and Gaza. With the “kite fires” […]
December 6, 2017

Task Force recognizes Ala. Governor Ivey for Israel advocacy

John Buhler speaks at the Nov. 18 event, with Brigadier General Gal Hirsch, Laura King and Eeki Elner Heavy rain may have changed the program somewhat at the Alabama-Israel Leadership Gala on Nov. 18, but it did not dampen the […]