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Third Temple Golden Menorah
Among the many fascinating things we saw in Jerusalem was a replica of a the 3 cubit (4.5 feet) tall solid gold menorah that was originally present in Solomon’s temple. The Temple Institute is a… more →
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Third Temple Golden Menorah
Jeff Block wrote 1 month ago: Among the many fascinating things we saw in Jerusalem was a replica of a the 3 cubit (4.5 feet) tall … more →
Antonia's Fortress
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Jeff Block wrote 1 month ago: Antonia’s fortress was built by Herod the Great in 34 BC, as part of his fairly significant ex … more →
The Muslim Quarter and Jerusalem Markets
Jeff Block wrote 1 month ago: Our tour today briefly took us through the Muslim quarter in the old city, as we walked from the Tem … more →
The Pool of Bethesda
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Jeff Block wrote 1 month ago: Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a … more →
Overpriced Olive Wood
Jeff Block wrote 1 month ago: Both leading up to the trip and once I got there, I heard a lot about the rules of shopping in Israe … more →
In the Golan Heights, on the border between Israel and Syria
Jeff Block wrote 1 month ago: We took a short detour on our way back to the Sea of Galilee (where we’d spend the rest of the … more →
Caesarea Philippi
Jeff Block wrote 1 month ago: From Tel Dan, we headed east just a few miles to Caesarea Philippi – founded by Philip, one of … more →
How would you "stimulate" the economy?
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Jeff Block wrote 9 months ago: As much as I’ve tried not to watch the news any more than I have to, it’s hard to get aw … more →
Can you still be a Christian in our culture?
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Jeff Block wrote 10 months ago: Short answer: yes. Real answer: There’s probably not a short answer. Last Friday, Faith and I … more →
Difficult Confidence
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Jeff Block wrote 1 year ago: It’s Wednesday morning, Barack Obama is president elect, and the democrats have significantly advanc … more →
Philippine Travel Log: New Children at Shekinah
Jeff Block wrote 1 year ago: The day before we left Shekinah Home to take John to Manila, and ultimately to the United States, th … more →
Newt Gingrich: "I am really deepy worried"
Jeff Block wrote 1 year ago: I couldn’t agree more with these sentiments, especially that if we do not wake up and start ta … more →
No Cabbies for President
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Jeff Block wrote 2 years ago: In light of President Bush’s speech tonight, I thought I’d comment on a brief but intere … more →
Fair and Balanced?
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Jeff Block wrote 3 years ago: This one’s been a while in coming… Is the press in America “free and neutral … more →
In Whom Should Americans Trust?
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Jeff Block wrote 3 years ago: I had an epiphany the other day… That liberals and conservatives differ sharply in terms of w … more →
The Unbelievable Cost of Free Health Care
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Jeff Block wrote 3 years ago: Okay, gang, here it is… The long-awaited discussion on universal health care. You’ve b … more →
"Democrats Target Wealth Gap and Hope Not to Hit Economy"
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Jeff Block wrote 3 years ago: That was the title of a frontpage story in the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, November 22nd. The g … more →
Book Report: Culture Warrior by Bill O'Reilly
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Jeff Block wrote 3 years ago: I’ve decided to start posting book reports – my thoughts and feelings about books I … more →
Does boycotting companies really help your cause?
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Jeff Block wrote 3 years ago: It seems like I’ve received way more than my fair share of boycott emails – particularly … more →
