Today, Tuesday, April 21, is Yom HaShoah–Holocaust Memorial Day. It is a very sobering day as people around the world, particularly those in Israel, pause to remember the murderous atrocities committed by Hitler and his regime against the Jews and other undesirables. Some 6,000,000 Jews were killed during the years of World War II, and millions of others were scarred for life.

I have written a lengthy post elsewhere on how you and I can today remember those who died in the Holocaust.  Please read it {here}, and take time out of your busy day to honor those who perished.

Hopefully you remembered Red Envelope Day on March 31, wherein people around the country made a statement to the President of the US about abortion. According to the results posted on Facebook, on Red Envelope Day’s website, and the news story published by WorldNetDaily, some 2.25 million red envelopes arrived in the White House, stamped March 31. Another 1 million had arrived prior to that. A White House mail room worker said that it was one of the largest mail efforts in the past 35 years. Whether the President is affected or not, the voice for the voiceless was heard, if only for a brief moment. May God move in the hearts of Americans that they may stop this sin of abortion.

The new American President-elect has promised to sign the Freedom of Choice Act immediately upon gaining office. This act removes all restrictions from abortion procedures. Please consider signing the petition {here} to try to prevent this from happening.

Thanks to Todd for pointing this out.

An article at JPost caught my eye today: “Smashing particles at super speeds, Israeli scientists want to see how universe was born”.  Unfortunately, the modern Israeli state has gone the way of the West and is vastly secular.  It believes evolution, just as the “enlightened” Western world.  It is very sad that they have forgotten “in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”  Especially since this is their God who did that!  Pray for the restoration of the Jewish people!  Find the article on JPost {here}.

JPost has an article about Christians being targeted in Gaza with acts of violence and terrorism. Find the article {here}.

DEBKAfile is reporting that a US airstrike may be a possibility against Iran; Iran and Syria have signed a joint-military deal.

• DEBBAfile is reporting that the US may strike Iran for its sponsorship of terrorism in Iraq. Read the full article {here}.
• DEBKAfile is also reporting how Iran and Syria have signed an agreement wherein they join their missile command. Thus, Israel may have a four-front missile threat against them. Article is {here}
• At the same time as all this, President Ahmadinejad of Iran is quoted as saying on Monday that Israel will soon disappear from the map…” Article at Jpost {here}

The following is a helpful list of resources I have found for keeping up on the ever-changing news from Israel. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of all of them, nor can I attest to the bias of each source, but they are helpful to me.

Jerusalem Post
Most read English newspaper about Israel.

Arutz Sheva

Prophecy Today (Jimmy DeYoung)
A prophecy speaker’s take on current events. Some may be somewhat forced interpretations, and remember that’s exactly what they are–interpretations by one man–but they are often interesting.

DEBKAfile
A very neat website that reports material you won’t find anywhere else.

Haaretz

Friends of Israel

BiblePlaces Blog
Published by Todd Bolen and documents significant stories from Israel as well as recent archaeological excavations and reports. Indispensable site!