When John the Baptist, firstly, and then Jesus began announcing that the kingdom of heaven was “at hand” (Matt 3:2; 4:17, 23) they were announcing that the anticipated Israelite kingdom of OT prophecy was being immediately offered to Israel, and that their...
We don't normally do politics, but given our interest in Israel, you might want to read this well-written and engaging article on this question in the New York Times Magazine.
If you have ever wondered what it's like being a Jew living in the "Disputed Areas" of Judea and Samaria (i.e., West Bank), you will probably enjoy this interview between a secular Jew, Judith Levy, living in Tel Aviv, and a religious Jew, Evan Pokroy, who lives in...