Tikkun Global Jerusalem, Israel After exactly 40 days of war with Iran, we have entered into a period of a two week cease-fire. Will it hold? Will Trump and the US succeed in securing a real “deal” with Iran that will last?  Here in Israel, for 40 days missiles, threats, and uncertainty became routine. Different from the 12 day war in June of 2025, this time Arab nations across the region—especially in the area of the Persian Gulf -- were increasingly drawn into the tension,

During this season of Passover, our team at Tikkun Global sends a special blessing from Jerusalem to partners and friends around the world. Many of you joined the recent Passover celebration in Dallas with Paul Wilbur and Asher Intrater at UPPERROOM (watch on tikkunglobal.org/passover-2026). We are deeply grateful for your partnership and your prayers during this significant season for Israel and the Middle East. The story of Passover reminds us that God sees the suffering of

Ahavat Yeshua Jerusalem © Esther Denouncing Haman (1888) by Ernest Normand - Public Domain You’ve probably heard that Iran is the modern name for ancient Persia. You may have heard that the start of this battle with Iran coincided remarkably with Purim which is when the Jewish people fought against Haman and all the Jew-haters of the Persian empire.   Maybe you’ve also heard that Iran is a Shiite Muslim nation led by a theocracy which implements Sharia law and indiscriminatel

From the Sinful Heart to the New Heart  Harvest of Asher Akko, Israel © Gemini Since the fall of humanity, the human heart has tended toward sin, conflict, and death (Genesis 6:5). When people act out of their sinful nature, the result is strife, violence, and destruction.  “ What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? ” (James 4:1). The wars and conflicts we see in the world begin in the human heart. Stephen describes

Shavei Tzyon | Return to Zion Congregation Haifa, Israel Our mens' retreat in a bomb shelter the day that the war on Iran began. Shalom, dear friends. So many of you have been reaching out lately, asking how we are doing. You’ve asked what it’s like to live under simultaneous missile fire from Iran and Hezbollah… For decades there have been negotiations with Iran – threats, protests, ups and downs. But now, within several weeks, God is changing things. It feels like an earthq

Through Unity & Prayer  Tikkun Global Jerusalem, Israel Genuine European, Egyptian and Asian thrones rendered by Freepik. Before the Iran war began, Tikkun Global had set apart 40 days of prayer and fasting leading up to Purim (March 2-4). After the horrific massacre of its own people on January 8-10, our hearts burned to stand with the Iranian people against the wicked regime of the Ayatollahs. When all-out aerial bombardments began on February 28, we extended the dedicated

Tikkun Global Jerusalem, Israel One of the statements of Yeshua that has echoed throughout history is both simple and profound: “A kingdom divided against itself cannot stand.” (Mark 3:24). Yeshua spoke these words while responding to accusations that He was casting out demons by the power of Satan. His answer revealed a timeless principle. If a kingdom begins fighting within itself, if its own parts turn against one another, it cannot remain stable for long. Internal divisio

Tikkun Global Jerusalem, Israel With wars expanding, global instability increasing, and tensions rising between nations, this question naturally comes to the surface. To try and answer this question, we need to step back and ask a more important one: What does the Word of God actually say about the “End Times” or the “Last Days”? Yeshua’s own teaching gives us a clear framework and helps us avoid distraction while keeping our focus on what matters most. This is not the first

Tikkun Global Jerusalem, Israel At this time, as Israel has been under war for weeks, I find myself returning again and again to a simple yet profound command from Scripture — a verse many of us know by heart, yet perhaps have not fully understood. What did David truly see when he wrote these words? Was he only speaking about the peace of a city in his day, or did he glimpse something far greater — a revelation of God’s ultimate promise of redemption and restoration? “שְׁאַלו

Conviction, Consequences, and the Courage to See Decisions Through Tikkun Global Jerusalem, Israel Last week, I sat at my children’s Purim play, which had been scheduled for two weeks earlier but, like so many things in Israel these days, was postponed because of the war with Iran. Then I watched the children take the stage in their costumes and bring to life that timeless story from the Book of Esther. As I watched the familiar drama unfold, I was struck again by how the ent

Tiferet Yeshua Congregation Tel Aviv Ask any Israeli and they will tell you that for decades a war with Iran was the ultimate apocalyptic scenario everyone feared. In Israel’s every war and operation, we knew who the sponsor of terror in the shadows was, but all war analysts and experts predicted that, should it turn into a direct conflict with Iran, Israel would be in big trouble. It is true that Israel and the U.S. initiated this current war, but this battle is actually a c

Tikkun Global Jerusalem, Israel Many people know the shortest verse in the Bible: “Jesus wept.” These words come from the story of Lazarus, when Yeshua stood before the tomb and cried even though He knew Lazarus would soon be raised from the dead. But there is another moment when Yeshua cried that we speak about much less. This moment took place in the Garden of Gethsemane, just hours before the greatest suffering He would endure. In that garden, Yeshua knew exactly what was

Israel continues to face intense attacks as missiles from Iran strike civilian areas across the country. Sirens, shelter runs, and uncertainty have become part of daily life. In these moments, the most immediate need is often very simple: people caring for people. On the second day of the war, March 1st, one of the largest missile impacts occurred in the city of  Beit Shemesh , not far from Jerusalem. The attack left  nine people dead and more than seventy injured , devastati

Tiferet Yeshua Congregation Tel Aviv Tehran's Azadi Freedom Tower built before the revolution enslaved Iran – © Pixabay The US president wrote on January 14: “Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING – TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!!… HELP IS ON ITS WAY.” Two days later, Trump announced that he had called off a military strike against Iran, saying that the Iranian regime’s commitment to “cancel” planned executions was an encouraging step. It’s not clear whether that was a bluff or an

Harvest of Asher Akko, Israel The story of Jonah is not just the “adventures” of a prophet. It’s also an ongoing challenge that confronts every generation.  How do we respond when the God of Israel extends His mercy toward those we consider enemies?  Nineveh was not a neutral city but the capital of Assyria, a violent imperial power and a direct threat to Israel’s future. Knowing this only too well, Jonah tried to escape in the opposite direction – not out of fear but out of

Shavei Tzyon | Return to Zion Congregation Haifa, Israel As a matter of fact, they are. It is the age when a child becomes personally responsible before the Almighty for their behavior (literally becoming a son or daughter of the commandment). Traditionally, a boy is called up to the Torah scroll, whereas an Israeli Bat Mitzvah (the coming of age of a girl) is often reduced to just a party. However, it’s different in our Congregation. Here a girl also takes responsibility bef

Tents of Mercy Congregation Kiryat Yam, Israel Galilee in the winter / Acacia in southern Israel © Pixabay There’s an expression in Hebrew: “to wash your eyes with green” (lishtof et ha’einayim b’yarok). It means to look at beautiful natural views and feel renewed inside. In the rainy winter season, Israel’s hills and valleys become a living canvas of green. After the long brown summer, the land erupts into luscious, extravagant shades of life.  The Bible often uses trees fro

GLOBAL PRAYER ALERT | February 28, 2026 Today, the United States and Israel carried out targeted strikes against Iran to neutralize escalating threats. We are in a critical and historic moment. In Scripture, we see the imagery of bowls filled — bowls of intercession and bowls of judgment. When they are full, they tip. We believe we are in such an hour. We are calling for urgent, focused prayer: Pray for: •⁠ ⁠Safety of civilians in Iran, Israel, and surrounding Middle East

Tikkun Global Jerusalem, Israel As we approach Purim, a quiet question rises in my heart: Are we living in another Esther moment? The Book of Esther is one of the most intriguing books in Scripture. God's name (YHVH) is never mentioned, and not even the general word for "God" or "gods" (Elohim) appears—not once! Other than the Song of Songs, there's no other book in the entire Bible of which these things can be said.  On the surface, the story reads like an ancient political

Sebastiaan van Wessem is a dear friend of Tikkun Global and a valued partner in our shared mission. Together, we are committed to equipping and empowering believers through strong biblical teaching to boldly proclaim who Yeshua truly is and to uphold His rightful headship over Israel and the Church. All Things Restored: A Story of Kingdom, Hope, and New Creation  presents the Bible as one unified, unfolding story in which God is actively restoring his creation and redeeming h