Tikkun Global Jerusalem, Israel As my wife and I grew up in traditional Jewish homes, we did not celebrate Christmas. And even as Messianics, we never related much to the holiday culture and celebration.  When we came to Israel, we started going down to Bethlehem on Christmas morning, until Hamas gained more influence in the year 2000, and we didn't feel safe going there anymore.  Many Israelis find the Christmas celebrations rather interesting, and out of a curiosity to expe

Tikkun Global Jerusalem, Israel The birth narratives of Yeshua introduce us to two groups who respond to His appearing in very different ways: shepherds in nearby fields and wise men from a distant land. Scripture does not present these accounts to compare their worth, but to reveal something deeper about how God prepares His people—and how they respond—when Messiah appears. Together, these two stories offer a timeless framework for understanding readiness, faithfulness, and

Tikkun Global Jerusalem, Israel How One Messiah Can Carry Two Names and One Mission As we enter a season filled with themes of light and hope — Hanukkah celebrating God’s faithful light among His people, and Christmas remembering the birth of the Messiah — I found myself reflecting on a familiar passage in Scripture, and a meaningful question came to mind: If Isaiah said the Messiah’s name would be Immanuel, why did the angel tell Miriam and Joseph to name Him Yeshua? Isaiah

This season has opened unexpected and important conversations here in Israel—about Christmas, about Yeshua, and about His Jewish identity. These moments remind us that what’s happening in Jerusalem is not just local. It’s part of a global spiritual moment, and your prayers and partnership truly matter. The greatest gift we can receive right now is knowing you are standing with us—supporting God’s purposes for Israel and the restoration of all things through prayer, generosity

In this week’s Global Broadcast, Ariel Blumenthal teaches on Hanukkah through the lens of the Spirit of Prophecy—“the testimony of Yeshua is the spirit of prophecy.” (Rev 19:10). Drawing from Scripture and Jewish history, he walks through the Maccabean revolt, the spread of Greek culture, the destruction of the Temple, and later Jewish rebellions against Rome. Ariel reveals how prophetic discernment—or the absence of it—shaped obedience, survival, and God’s redemptive plan. T

Tikkun Global Jerusalem, Israel If one buttons up a shirt and starts with the correct button, then all the others will end up in the right place. If one starts with the incorrect button, in the end, all the buttons will be in the wrong place. So, what is the “first button” of the Bible? The whole Bible starts with Genesis 1, in which God creates the physical universe. It is good; and with Man in the Garden of Eden, it is very good. The last chapters of the Bible ( Revelation

In this week’s message, Asher teaches on the spiritual root of jealousy and offense—from Rachel and Leah, all the way back to Satan’s rebellion. He shows how these same patterns still affect our lives today, and contrasts them with Joseph’s example of choosing faith, surrender, and character in the midst of injustice. Trusting the total sovereignty and total goodness of God helps us overcome feelings of "victimization." As John the Baptist said, "A man can receive nothing unl

Tikkun Global Jerusalem, Israel The Bible speaks of the Menorah , or Lampstand, on three levels: one in the Torah, one in the Prophets, and one in the New Covenant. Moses was commanded to build a 7–branched, golden lampstand and place it in the Holy Place of the Tabernacle ( Exodus 25:31-40 ). The priests were required to take care of the lampstand, but there was no clear teaching as to the spiritual meaning of the Menorah. This is the lampstand that was supposedly rededicate

In this week’s global broadcast, Ariel Blumenthal teaches from Jeremiah 31, highlighting the promise of the New Covenant—God writing His Torah on our hearts and remembering our sins no more. Through Jeremiah’s example, Ariel emphasizes a life marked by both truth and tears: courage to stand for God’s Word and a tender heart that weeps and intercedes for His people. He parallels this with Paul’s deep grief for Israel in Romans 9, calling us to hold conviction and compassion to

Tikkun Global Jerusalem, Israel We have known Yeshua as the healer walking by the Sea of Galilee. But we haven’t known Him as YHVH-Yeshua, the commander of the armies of heaven, the judge of all the earth, the executor of the wrath of God, the omnipotent and “pantokratic” (all-ruling) king. In order to deal with the events before us, we need to have a radical change in our understanding of who Yeshua is. This is what happened to John on the Isle of Patmos. John was shocked an

​Shalom and happy Giving Tuesday! When Felipe asked me to write this piece, my first reaction was: “Where is Giving Tuesday in the Bible?” Of course, it isn’t there. But in Israel, Tuesday is yom shlishi —the third day of the week—and the “third day” is full of meaning in Scripture. In Israel our week begins on Sunday ( yom rishon , first day), then Monday ( yom sheni , day 2), and then Tuesday ( yom shlishi,  day 3). When we think biblically, the third day immediately points

Tents of Mercy Congregation Kiryat Yam, Israel From the first printing of the article in 2007 “ Not by works of righteousness which we have done , but according to His mercy He saved us… ” (Titus 3:5) In the early 1970s, my wife Katya and I lived on her parents’ property, an old farm in Maryland, about an hour’s drive north of Washington, D.C. Our desire and aim was to live the “good life,” to get away from civilization and return to nature. I built an apartment in the barn.

Shavei Tzyon | Return to Zion Congregation Haifa, Israel Dear brothers and sisters in Yeshua!  Peace to you from our Heavenly Father and many blessings to you and your loved ones. I want to say thank you for your prayers and financial support of Return to Zion Ministry.  Personal Update: This autumn season was rather “turbulent” for Nina and me. By turbulent I mean event-ful ; and honestly, we thank God that we were able to endure all of this. Our younger son is a high-school

Ahavat Yeshua Jerusalem Testimonies  Charlie Kirk’s influence reached even the hills of Jerusalem where just days after his murder we baptized “L” (a young lady). She was a typical secular Israeli in her humanistic perspectives, but her opinions began to change during her own soul searching… and watching of Kirk’s videos: Maybe the humanistic worldview was not as sound as she thought? Her journey of faith led her to our community. Pray for “L,” and for her brother and sister

Harvest of Asher Akko, Israel In times of war, fear, and global turmoil – many people carry deep wounds. Some have witnessed unbearable scenes, returning from battle with their bodies intact but their souls bleeding. Others live with anxiety, recurring memories, or a profound emptiness. These are symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTSD). Amid all this, a spiritual call is being heard, a call to awaken, to return to the source of life, hope, and healing: the Messiah. Yeshua is

In this week’s message, Ariel Blumenthal teaches on the promises of what results from the One New Man unity taught by the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 2 & 3. He explains how Scripture reveals a unique anointing that’s released when these two groups walk together in the fullness of God’s plan for Israel and the Nations. Through Ephesians, Galatians, and Romans, Ariel highlights themes like: access to the Father; the impartation of father Abraham’s DNA to the nations and their new

Tikkun Global Jerusalem, Israel Does anyone want to have friends and be a friend? Does anyone want to be a friend to Yeshua? Is being a friend important? Yeshua said that the end purpose of discipleship is to be His friends. “ No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends ” – John 15:15 . We were created to be friends with God and friends with one another. We raised our children with the hope of their eve

In this week’s Global Broadcast, Asher Intrater shares three powerful thoughts from the story of Stephen: when we suffer with Yeshua, we share in His glory; we need tenacious attention that keeps our eyes on Him through every circumstance; and even in difficult moments, we can remain steady and joyful. Asher explains how spiritual attacks aim to pull our focus away and how staying grounded in the Word helps us keep our attention on Yeshua. Be encouraged to keep looking to Him

Tikkun Global Jerusalem, Israel So much evil in the world is because people believe in lies. Yeshua calls Satan, our archenemy, “the father of lies.” ( Jn 8:44 ). If the truth is by nature more logical, healthy, and moral, why do people believe in lies? Simply put, they must be convinced and persuaded by repeated false information. If a lie is repeated often enough, it will eventually be believed as truth. A lie is introduced in one of two ways: either by taking something inh

… Your word is truth. As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world… that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. — John 17:17–21 (NKJV) One of our highest values at Tikkun Global is Partnership with Arab Christians. Essential to our testimony in Yeshua is our love and unity with Arab believers. Together, we are walking out the healing of an ancient famil