Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz

In a revealing conversation on Biblical Money , host Rabbi Rami Goldberg sat down with Bob O'Dell, a successful tech entrepreneur turned philanthropist, whose journey from the semiconductor industry to spiritual bridge-builder offered fascinating insights into faith, business leadership, and the profound connections between Christians and Jews.

The Vatican announced that the Pope will open five “sacred portals” on Christmas Eve. The ceremony will be the first time this is done and is set to coincide with the 2025 Jubilee Year. Jubilees have been celebrated every 25 years since the Vatican adopted the tradition in 1300. This year's theme is ‘Pilgrims of Hope'. The ceremony, dubbed “doorway to salvation” by the Vatican, involves the opening of five “Holy Doors” at ancient basilicas. The doors are located at the basilicas of St. Peter, St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, and St. Paul Outside the Walls, all within a 30-minute drive of the Vatican.

Much to the chagrin of my teenage children, I was an avid Facebook user. I opened my account over ten years ago and make several daily posts. Or, at least, I did until three weeks ago when my account was suspended.

This new research not only provides a more coherent narrative of the Second Jewish Revolt but also highlights how internal divisions and power struggles ultimately prevented the establishment of an independent Jewish state during this crucial period in Jewish history.

She then stated that the “award” should have been given to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu because “ there's been no individual that has murdered and killed and maimed more actual Semites than Bibi.”

President Biden is finishing his time in the White House with an unprecedented flood of pardons, many of which are being slammed from both sides of the aisle. One pardon being considered right now would set free a man who carried out the deadliest attack on a local Jewish community in American history.