Dates and Thresholds in 2017
This year of 2017 (5777 and 5778 on the Jewish calendar) is replete with many dates and thresholds, including key dates for Israel. For those who would like an good overview of dates on the Judaism calendar, the link below provides a comprehensive list covering the feasts and many other dates. It is worth noting that Independence Day (69 years) is celebrated on 2 May 2017, and Jerusalem Day (50 years!!!!) on 24 May 2017.
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/israel/
Many other key dates, including the Revelation 12 (great) astronomical sign, have been well covered in other Doves letters. Below is a quick summary of selected dates in 2017. Some of these, for example the US eclipse on 21 August 2017 may be thresholds rather than dates on which major events may take place.
9 May for Australia first Australian parliament in 1901 in Melbourne (116 years), opening of first parliament house in Canberra in 1927 (90 years) and opening of new parliament house in Canberra in 1988 (29 years.
31 October 1917 (100 years!!) victorious battle for Beersheba, led by Australian light horsemen, followed by General Allenby walking in triumph through Jerusalem on 11 December 1917 (100 years liberation of Palestine).
29 November 1947 UN Resolution establishing State of Israel (70 years!!!)
11 November 1918 Remembrance or Armistice Day (99 years in 2017).
Maranatha!! Denis