Sad news ...

As I've said before, I write this column almost two weeks in advance of publication so I just learned of the death of Congressman John Lewis yesterday.

What a great loss! I had so much respect for him, starting back in the days when he and Martin Luther King marched together.

He was always a well-spoken, likeable young man fighting for a good cause.

Rest in peace, Congressman Lewis. You will never be forgotten.

Things you need to know ...

I'm referring to Israel, 10 things you need to know about Israel.

The Jewish people are indigenous to Israel - the birthplace of their la...