Jews accompany Christians as they celebrate Jesus’ baptism. Sounds strange, but the first people to be baptized in the Jordan River were Jews.
Author - Aviel Schneider
Aviel born on a Kibbutz and grew up in Jerusalem in a family dedicated Zionism. After high school he served in the renown Givati Brigade and fought in the First Lebanon War. After his service he studied Music at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance and later went on to study Telecommunication and Marketing.
Together with his wife Anat they raised four children and for the couple “family is above all!” They live on a Moshav in the hills around Jerusalem where Aviel served for years in a rescue team in the Judean desert and has a passion for the unique wilderness of Israel. He enjoys hiking, running, cooking, music, kitesurfing and travel. Family, work and faith help him keep balanced in mind, body and soul.
Aviel loves to uncover biblical truths that shine light on current political dramas in Israel and the region. “As is it written, ‘There is nothing new under the sun.’ But there is a lot of ancient wisdom and things that people forget, especially concerning Israel. Whether we like it or not, the Bible is the only mandate for Israel’s rebirth and existence today.”
More articles from Aviel Schneider
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The fact that Israel is celebrating its 75th birthday this year is regarded by many people in the land as a miracle.
Israel is falling into the same trap as in biblical times, and that’s not only our opinion. The entire nation and media are talking about it.
Netanyahu was voted in by the people, but does that mean he was chosen by God?
How will history record today’s national leaders? Will their stories read like those of the biblical kings?
How the story of Elijah is a warning against becoming overzealous and failing to emphasize God’s mercy and grace.
The peculiar problem of the inherent conflict that exists between peace and truth in Israel.
Netanyahu’s coalition partners demand immediate recognition of the controversial outposts in the biblical heartland of Judea and Samaria.
It’s not just idle worrying. Israel has suffered civil war in the past on numerous occasions.
