Right in the Middle was created to keep readers accurately informed about critical issues affecting Israel and the Middle East.

 

Ironically this site was created on April 6, 2008 – Nisan 1 on the Hebrew calendar.  According to the book of Exodus, “God spoke to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt” instructing them regarding the setting of the Jewish calendar and said that “this month shall be for you the head of months, the first of the months of the year.”  Nisan (also called Abib or Aviv) marks the New Year on the Hebrew calendar because its beginning was the beginning of Israel’s new life as a people.

 

“Right in the Middle” was created because today, as in the day of the beginning of Israel’s new life as a people (1313BCE), Israel finds herself again at the center stage of world events.  Whether we recognize it or not, the events now occurring in the Middle East affect every one of us. 

 

Long before Israel was called out of the bondage of Egypt, we see that there has been a persevering force that has always sought to annihilate this people group. Today, as in the days of Moses, there are many forces that seek to blot out the nation of Israel.  Over and over again, in the pages of ancient and recent history, we see this drama being repeated. 

 

What many of us fail to recognize is that the destiny of Israel is not just about the State of Israel. Today the State of Israel, born out of the ashes of death and destruction shines as a global beacon of hope and restoration for the entire world to see. The State of Israel surrounded by 22 Islamic nations, stands for freedom, life and democracy.  The State of Israel, although distant from our shores, is intricately connected to every individual who values life, freedom and democracy.

 

It is the intent of “Right in the Middle” to keep readers informed about the critical issues affecting Israel.  Because whether we recognize it or not, Israel finds herself on the front lines of a battle that affects every one of us.