The Image of God! So God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him; male and female He created them (Genesis 1:27). Moses tells us that human beings are a special part of God’s creation. God created us in His own image, “in the image of God (tzelem Elohim)”.…

A Letter I received a letter from the Mayor of Ofakim expressing his heartfelt appreciation for ITM and our work in Israel. Mayor Itzhak Danino stated, “Your visit to our city was truly inspiring. The many years of’ contribution you have given to Israel are heartwarming, a true blessing to the Jewish people. We cherish…

And He said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed” (Genesis 32:28). Before the World was created, and before the Stars danced in majestic design. Before the galaxies displayed their glorious splendor, and before Adam and Eve graced the landscape of our blue-jeweled-planet.…

“Whoever saves a life, it is considered as if he saved an entire world”. (Mishnah Sanhedrin 4:5; Yerushalmi Talmud 4:9) Scientists say the probability of you existing at all comes out to 1 in 102,685,000  — yes, that’s a 10 followed by 2,685,000 zeroes! The odds of you being alive are basically zero. You matter!…

U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, greeted Louise and me by saying, “Hello, I am Mike Huckabee.” He was so humble, and charming.  I said, “It is an honor to meet you. I voted for you.”  He replied, “You are a very intelligent man!”  We laughed.  I gave him a signed copy of my book,…

Well, that was just amazing. Ambassador Huckabee was very personable as we sat in his office and talked for over a half hour.  Be in prayer for him as he doesn’t have a ceremonial position – it is a hard-working position. He oversees 1500 employees here in Israel.  During very tense times this past year,…

This is a beautiful time of year for families and loved ones as they draw close to exchange gifts and light lights. For many this means Christmas trees lit with multicolor strands or just warm white. For some this may mean window candle lights or lighted nativity sets or the lighting of the Advent candles…

All the sages, Christian, Jewish, and Philosophers, all speak to the deep pain, the dark night of the soul, and the pain that comes drop by drop and the wisdom that comes when one suffers a deep valley of grief, pain and sorrow. There is a Hebrew word that I speak when talking with hostage…

The most sickening thing after the assassination of Charlie Kirk was to see the celebration immediately afterward – How delighted they were. People took to social media and praised the assassination.  Retail store owners, doctors, educators, politicians, Muslims, and TV programs cheered at the news. Thomas Mountain, vice chair of the Massachusetts Republican Jewish Committee,…

The day after Jesus fed the 5,000 – more people came looking for additional food and wonders. Jesus used food to teach His people something deeper, that He is the bread of life that they need. In that passage Jesus said, “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him……