Josh & Sally Vis - Immersion Tours of Israel and Palestine

‘The Law and the Prophets’ offers a master class on Israel’s control of Palestinians “Once you see behind the veil of security, of law, of order,” co-producer Joshua Vis says in the film, “you cannot unsee what lies there. You cannot unsee the ugliness of oppression on the Palestinian people.”

The Law and The Prophets | Voices from the Holy Land - film series The Law and The Prophets What are the tools of Israeli lawfare used against Palestinians? How can one be an effective prophet for justice in the Holy Land?

Please join us for a conversation with Ali Abunimah at the RCA office in Grand Rapids, on Tuesday, May 31 at 1:30pm. Come with your questions about the work he is doing to bring peace with justice to that area of the Middle East.

Josh was featured in the Northwest Review based on his conversation with Greta Grond at Plain Conversation.

Christian Perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict – Albany Area Event

Free event! Free food! March 15, 5:30-8:30pm. Join us! We currently have 23 people signed up for this event. That's a great start! But I'm hoping to reach 100 so we have work to do. Here's the information. Please share!

joshvis.com THIS EVENT IS FREE and will include pizza and drinks! It is hosted by the Reformed Church in America, Churches for Middle East Peace, and the Synod of Albany. When: March 15, 2018 5:30-8:30pm Where: First Reformed Church of Scotia 224 North Ballston Avenue Scotia, NY 12302 What, Wh...

Robbing Death of Its Sting - THE TWELVE

Check out my reflection on CPR and mortality.

blog.perspectivesjournal.org by Joshua Vis I nearly cried during CPR training. It’s so raw, so rooted in mortality. Someone you love, or you yourself, could drop dead and be gone in an instant. It’s an absurd truth. I was thinking of my daughters—Mahalia, who is nearly ten, and Luciana, who is five. I was doing the traini...

Military dictatorship requires dehumanization | +972 Magazine

972mag.com A top military official dubiously declares that a Palestinian teen shot in the head by Israeli soldiers actually just had a bicycle accident. Welcome to a new era of Palestinian dehumanization. The evidence was there…

A Quiet Jerusalem Neighborhood Gets a U.S. Embassy, and a Spotlight

So the U.S. embassy will be moved to Jerusalem in three months. This is a major change in U.S. policy. The U.S. will be the first nation to have an embassy in Jerusalem. This signifies that the U.S. acknowledges Israel's ties to Jerusalem without acknowledging Palestine's ties to Jerusalem.

nytimes.com The White House is accelerating plans to move diplomatic staff members to Jerusalem, with a small office to be set up in time for the 70th anniversary of the creation of the state of Israel, in May.

Christian Perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict – Albany Area Event

FREE Event in Albany, NY area: On the evening of March 15, 2018, I will be hosting an educational event on Israel and Palestine at First Reformed Church of Scotia. Mae Cannon of Churches for Middle East Peace will be hosting the event with me and we will discuss theology, history, and current realities of the conflict. The event is free and will include pizza and drinks! Please follow the link below to get more details and TO SIGN UP TO ATTEND!

joshvis.com THIS EVENT IS FREE and will include pizza and drinks! It is hosted by the Reformed Church in America, Churches for Middle East Peace, and the Synod of Albany. When: March 15, 2018 5:30-8:30pm Where: First Reformed Church of Scotia 224 North Ballston Avenue Scotia, NY 12302 What, Wh...

The Pastor and the Professor, Part 3

I've published a new episode of The Viscast! It's another conversation with my dad and I think this is our most important episode to date. This time around we discuss ground rules for interpreting and utilizing the Bible. My dad tells two fascinating stories and we discuss our views on what the Bible is and how we are willing to use it. Please listen and let us know what you think!

joshvis.com This episode focuses on what I call ground rules for the utilization and interpretation of the Bible. My father, Marlin (the Pastor), again joins me (the Professor) for this conversation. Here are some of the important questions that we tackle. Is it ok to have principles that help us sift through t...

It's time to start registering for the Art Camp + Fitness Camp + Christian Immersion Tour, June 18-July 1, 2018! A deposit of $500 must be received by March 16. Please see the brochure (link below) for registration details. This is a unique opportunity to learn (about ancient and modern Israel and Palestine, the Bible, Jesus, archaeology, the conflict, yourself, and more), make relationships, and make a difference in the lives of Palestinian youth! Please share this post with friends and family.

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Upcoming Tours

It's time to register for our tour in May (May 17-30)! Please download the brochure and send in your $500 deposit by February 15. The group flight is out of Chicago and the total cost of the tour, including flight, is $3,999.

joshvis.com To inquire about joining an upcoming tour, CONTACT US HERE 2018 Immersion Tours of Israel and Palestine May 17–30, 2018 – Christian Immersion Tour Cost: $3,999 Flight Information: Departs May 17 from Chicago O’Hare; Returns May 30 to O’Hare; those outside of the Midwest will arrange their....

Another great night in Des Moines, Iowa where Josh Vis and Mae Cannon made a presentation on the Israel/Palestine conflict.

A quote from an attendee: “Attended an awesome event tonight and learned much about Israeli-Palestinian issues. One of my favorite lines from this evening: ‘If you choose to believe that God loves all people, you cannot support a theology that does not love all people.’ Wise words, and a thought that could be extended well beyond this situation.

Thank you to the good people of Iowa.

I am so grateful for the great turnout we had in Holland on Tuesday night. Thank you for caring about this issue! It was a great opportunity for me to test new ideas in front of a receptive and curious crowd.

Josh & Sally Vis - Immersion Tours of Israel and Palestine

Had a great night with the good people of southwest Michigan. Thank you everyone.

Christian Perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict – Central Iowa Event

The good people of Iowa have come through! We have 125 people signed up! There's still time to sign up for tomorrow evening's event, however. Let's get to 150!

joshvis.com THIS EVENT IS FREE and will include pizza, vegetables, and drinks! It is hosted by the Reformed Church in America, Churches for Middle East Peace, and the Classis of Central Iowa. When: January 18, 2018 5:30-8:30pm Where: The Bridge 10025 NW 62nd Ave. Johnston, IA 50131 What, Why, and Wh...

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Christian Perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict – Southwest Michigan Event

You guys did it! The SW Michigan event (tomorrow, 5:30-8:30pm) has over 125 people signed up! You can still sign up and come if you so desire.

joshvis.com THIS EVENT IS FREE and will include pizza and drinks! It is hosted by the Reformed Church in America, Churches for Middle East Peace, and Kairos West Michigan. When: January 16, 2018 5:30-8:30pm Where: Christ Memorial Church, Chapel 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland, MI 49423 What, Why, and Who...

St Anne’s in Old City — last stop.

Model of Jerusalem

The Noble Sanctuary on a cold, rainy morning.

The Main Street of Ramallah.

In Ramallah with Sam Bahour, activist, business man, writer.

Via Dolorosa early in the morning.

Mt of Olives and Garden of Gethsemane.

Christian Perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict – Central Iowa Event

Less than one week until this event (Jan 18, Des Moines, 5:30-8:30pm, free pizza) and we are close to reaching our goal! There are 88 people signed up. That's excellent! Let's get 12 more so we can hit 100!

joshvis.com THIS EVENT IS FREE and will include pizza, vegetables, and drinks! It is hosted by the Reformed Church in America, Churches for Middle East Peace, and the Classis of Central Iowa. When: January 18, 2018 5:30-8:30pm Where: The Bridge 10025 NW 62nd Ave. Johnston, IA 50131 What, Why, and Wh...

Qumran ruins. Cave #4. Our guide Johnny. 🙃

Wadi Qelt—Jericho Road. Great day for a hike and got myself another kaffiye.