Fleeing the rise of fascism in 1959, thousands of Cuban Jews resettled in Florida, carrying with them their rich traditions and a fierce determination to rebuild their lives.
'It was truly inspiring to meet two people who had changed their entire way of life because of their faith in God,' says Eden, one of the high school students.
The United States abstained for the first time in 25 years Wednesday on a UN resolution condemning America's economic embargo against Cuba, a measure it had always vehemently opposed. The US was joined in abstaining by Israel, the only other country to stand with the US.
In a historical meeting, the leaders of the Christian world pleaded to save the remnants of Christianity in the Middle East, which has survived only in Israel.
Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz lamented that under Obama, the US will open an embassy not in Jerusalem, but in the capital of a Communist country whose leader 'hates America.'
President Obama seems to be tired of the Middle East, as he speaks warmly of Iran and has plans to scale back the war on ISIS. Bad tidings for the world.
At this year’s White House menorah lighting, President Obama announced the release of Alan Gross from a Cuban prison, but he remains silent on Jonathan Pollard.
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