This week’s portion contains the extended blessings and curses which the Children of Israel will earn, depending on whether they keep or violate God’s covenant. It also details the ceremony of the first fruits which must be brought to the Temple, as well as the declaration over the second tithe.

#5 The Israeli lieutenant’s liberal grin seemed boyish. Twenty-one and one-half years, Eli said. Israel’s security in the coming war rested on these young shoulders. “Thank you for coming. Yes, it’s lonely up here. No one ever visits us, “ the lieutenant said. Our soldier boy interrupted: “Can I speak first? Patrick McCormick, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army.” He held the salute motionless against his blonde crewcut for a long ten seconds. “I served eight years in Iraq -- Operation Iraqi Freedom. Whatever reason brings you men here today is secondary to the fact that you are here. You serve your country. The safety and peace of the people you love rests on your shoulders.” Read McCormick’s tale in The Prize-Winning Story. In fact, order it today from Amazon and get the Early Bird Price!

Root Source takes a look at the whole City of David from one of the best lookout points around. Part 1 of 4.

Wow! Pulse of Israel did not expect the Taliban to call out the hypocrisy of Facebook! Regardless, one would like to think that big tech platforms that pride themselves on morality and protecting humanity would have a clear stance against the evil of the Islamist Jihadi Taliba. As I said, one would like to think. Well, wait until you see the latest.