Endurance under sail, Antarctic Ocean, c. 1915 Paget colour photograph by Frank Hurley (The “I Am” Sayings) In August 1914, he set sail for his third trip to the South Pole. Shackleton departed from London with 27 men (and their dogs) aboard his ship, the Endurance . In January 1915, his ship became trapped in sea ice off the coast of Antarctica, and the crew was compelled to vacate the ship, which was eventually crushed. Shackleton and his men were marooned upon four feet o

“You can be born Jewish in Finland, get circumcised, married, divorced: it’s a one-stop shop,” said Chaya Votkin, president of the Jewish Community of Helsinki. Demographically speaking, the community is quite unique. It began in the first half of the 19th century, when Jewish soldiers (known as cantonists) serving in the Imperial Russian Army in Finland were granted permission by Russian military authorities to stay in Finland after completing their military service. “They s

“ That we also may be like all the nations; and that our king may judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles ” (1 Samuel 8:20). Israel is unique. Israel is different. Israel is the name chosen by God Himself. But why Israel? Here we must read Deuteronomy 7:6-8: “For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth. The LORD did not set his love

The Buddhist monk who led a “Walk for Peace” from Texas to the nation’s capital said he believes peace can be achieved even in a world filled with conflict, citing the overwhelming displays of public support for his walk as a source of hope for future change. “Peace always begins from within ourself. It’s not the world peace out there,” the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara said in an exclusive interview with CBS News. “No one can change this world, but together, all people and all

Online antisemitism is becoming increasingly sophisticated and event-driven, despite an increased platform removal rate, with scapegoating and conspirational self-victimization (CSV) narratives reaching an all-time high in 2025, non-profit CyberWell’s annual report showed. Cyberwell, a global nonprofit organization aimed at combating the spread of antisemitism online, monitors content on Meta, TikTok, X/Twitter, and YouTube to identify antisemitic rhetoric and discourse. “Ant

As covered by The Jerusalem Post last July, Canadian citizen Philip Khazzam sued the French government for more than $17 million in unpaid rent relating to his family’s property in Baghdad, which has served as the French embassy in Iraq since the 1960s. Khazzam’s grandfather, Ezra Lawee, and Ezra’s brother Khedouri built the house and lived there with their children before they were forced out of their home and fled the country. The family relocated to Canada, where they acq

Israel will come back from a hopeless situation. If we look at the entire history of the diaspora, as well as the Nazi death camps, then we see that they will return and become one people again. Some commentators view Ezekiel 37 as already having been fulfilled at the return from Babylonian captivity. This could indeed be one fulfillment, but did everything recorded in the chapter happen at that time? The wind comes from all four directions, whereas the return from Babylonian

Across national studies of American Jews conducted by the Jewish Federations of North America over the past several years, alongside those of many research and organizational partners, one finding has remained remarkably consistent: Jews of all ages continue to feel deeply connected to Israel and to Israelis. In fact, emotional connection to Israel across all age groups has increased since 2020. In addition, nine out of 10 Jews strongly support Israel’s right to exist as a Je

From humble beginnings, Midnight Call Ministries emerged. It was shaped by the living hope of Jesus’ return and the desire to spread the gospel message around the world. Wim and Annie Malgo arrived at Beatenburg Seminary (Switzerland) through various circumstances in 1947. These years were formative for what was to follow. The founding of the State of Israel was also wide-reaching during this time: The fulfillment of the Bible’s prophetic Word had become visible (Amos 9:11; I

Towering above […] is the immense, bubble-shaped dome of Jetavanaramaya—a structure so large that when it was completed in the early fourth century CE, it ranked as the third-largest man made building on Earth, surpassed only by the Great Pyramids of Giza. Completed around 301 CE using an estimated 93.3 million baked mud bricks, the stupa originally rose to around 122 meters (400 feet), making it one of the tallest structures of the ancient world. Jetavanaramaya refers not on

Massillon was born at Hyères in Provence where his father was a royal notary. At the age of eighteen he joined the French Oratory and taught for a time in the colleges of his congregation at Pézenas, and Montbrison and at the Seminary of Vienne. Massillon soon gained a wide reputation as a preacher and was selected to be the Advent preacher at the court of Versailles in 1699. He was made Bishop of Clermont in 1717, and two years later was elected a member of the Académie fran

According to U.S. Census estimates released on Jan. 27, population growth has slowed “significantly,” with just 1.8 million more people between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025. That amount of population growth—just 0.5%—is the slowest rate of growth since early in the COVID-19 pandemic, when a worldwide shutdown slowed population growth to just 0.2% in 2021. And it comes after a significant uptick in 2024, when 3.2 million people were added to the U.S. population, which grew b

“They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace” (Jeremiah 6:14). While this verse may be applied to the whole world—and even on the spiritual level to the Church on earth—we must take careful note that it was addressed to “ye children of Benjamin” (verse 1a). The chapter ends, “the LORD hath rejected them” (verse 30b). That, incidentally, is the message of virtually all the prophets. Israel chosen, Israel re

North Korean officials said the country’s status as nuclear state “has become irreversible,” despite efforts by the West to negotiate an end to the production of those weapons, according to state media. “The position of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea as a nuclear weapons state which has been permanently specified in the supreme and basic law of the state has become irreversible,” North Korea’s Permanent Mission to the U.N. said in a press statement, according to th

Bet Shemesh Engines, which makes parts for engines used in Israeli fighter jets, has secured a $1.2 billion contract for the supply of critical jet engine components to one of the world’s leading aircraft engine manufacturers, the company said. Founded in 1968, Bet Shemesh Engines designs, develops, and manufactures parts and components for jet engines, including castings of blades, forging of disks, and machining of rotating parts. Based around the city of Beit Shemesh, outs

“ If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be. He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap ” (Ecclesiastes 11:3-4). When it comes to the weather, today’s meteorologists have wonderful tools at their disposal. They can actually see the movement of clouds, wind, temperature, and pressure across

“The occupying power may never invoke reasons of security to justify the general suspension of all humanitarian activities in occupied territory,” Judge Iwasawa Yuji said while delivering the opinion, which also said Israel is obliged to ensure the basic needs of civilians in Gaza are met. “After examining the evidence, the court finds that the local population in Gaza Strip has been inadequately supplied.” Israel’s ambassador to the UN criticized the court’s opinion as “sham

Australia’s most populous state passed sweeping new gun and anti-terror rules following the mass shooting on Bondi Beach, tightening firearm ownership, banning public display of terror symbols and strengthening police power to curb protests. Premier Chris Minns said not all residents of New South Wales would support the tough reforms but his government was doing everything possible to keep people safe, in the wake of the December 14 shooting at a Jewish Hannukah celebration,

We should always bear this in mind: We live set apart to the Lord, so we don’t let ourselves get carried away with each new development. But we are always concerned for people, that they may come to know Jesus and be saved. In 2 Peter 3:14, Peter addresses Jesus’ followers as “beloved.” What warmth and care radiate from his words! Then he calls for diligence (making a real effort and giving our all) in light of the coming judgment and Jesus’ return, so that we can be found “w

First came the tariffs in August—50% duties on Indian goods, dressed up as punishment for buying Russian oil. Caught between an old ally in Moscow and mounting pressure from Washington, India’s energy policy has become a delicate balancing act. But just how critical is Russian oil to the Indian economy? [In 2024], India, the world’s third-largest oil importer, bought $52.7bn of Russian crude—37% of its oil bill—followed by Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Nigeria, and the US. Des