Ahavat Yeshua Jerusalem “V” is a tough cookie. She is a fighter in Israel’s combat border police and carries an automatic rifle with her 24/7 – even during occasional visits to Ahavat Yeshua with her sister. She has been through a rough year, starting with bombs being placed on her base near Ramallah. Thankfully only one went off, and no one was injured. Then fighting between Jewish settlers and Palestinians left dead bodies, and she had to witness the aftermath. This was tra

Tikkun Global Jerusalem, Israel Throughout Scripture, God calls people to get up and go. In Genesis 12:1, the Lord tells Abraham, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.” Abraham was called to leave what was familiar and go to a land God would show him. Moses was sent back to Egypt. The prophets were called to rise, speak, and obey. The disciples were told to go into all the world, becoming witnesses “in Jerusalem, and in a

Harvest of Asher Akko, Israel There are moments when the fragility of life is no longer a distant thought but becomes a reality that touches us deeply. One phone call, one piece of news, and someone who was part of our lives is suddenly no longer here. The world continues around us while something inside cannot. “Man is like a breath; his days are like a passing shadow.” (Psalm 144:4) The Scriptures do not hide from the fragility of life, nor soften the reality of loss. Th

Shavei Tzyon | Return to Zion Congregation Haifa, Israel Thank you for standing alongside us! Personal Update In ministry circles, the word “burnout” is all too familiar. It manifests in fatigue, a complete lack of energy, brain fog, and irritability. That was pretty much where I found myself by the end of July. The reasons were many: an intense schedule with constant events, numerous meetings with congregational members (some of which were quite challenging), ongoing rumors

Tents of Mercy Congregation Kiryat Yam, Israel My earthly father used to tell me, “You’ll understand this one day, but there are so many things I want to teach you and show you.” Likewise, our heavenly Father wants to communicate with us. One of the ways He speaks is through other people. After I finished the army, I went through a confusing season. Everything seemed to point toward moving to Jerusalem. Just as I thought I had made my decision, I heard Peter Tsukahira preach

Tikkun Global Jerusalem, Israel © Gozo, Malta | GLudvig Hedenborg Around the world today we see storms, earthquakes, and floods. We also see storms in people’s lives, ministries, and congregations. How do we respond and walk with the Lord in the midst of the storm? In Jonah’s case, the tempest came because he sinned. He was running away from God. Sometimes you can’t rebuke the storm or bind it, because you’re going in the wrong direction. Yeshua encountered a different kind

- A Story of Transformation Tiferet Yeshua Congregation Tel Aviv © Tel Aviv Pride Parade - by Ted Eytam We are in Tel Aviv – a city with a large and influential LGBTQ community. Testimonies of people from the LGBTQ community coming to faith in Yeshua and deciding to leave the homosexual lifestyle are rare. This last year, however, God showed us that nothing is impossible with Him and that He patiently works through people’s fears when they honestly desire to know Him. I firs

Harvest of Asher Akko, Israel “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder ... and His name shall be called ... Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and of peace there shall be no end...” (Isaiah 9:6–7) When we read this passage, it is easy to focus on the title “Prince of Peace,” but peace does not stand on its own; it flows from the reign of the Prince

Tents of Mercy Congregation Kiryat Yam, Israel This year marked 20 years since the first Tents of Mercy summer camp experience, one that was forced upon us, to distance our kids from the missiles from Lebanon way back in the summer of 2006. We took the kids southward, to a clearing in the middle of an olive grove in central Israel, not far from Beit Shemesh. There, we had no A/C options. Everyone slept in tents. And the cooking was outdoor, primitive style over an open fire.

Shavei Tzyon | Return to Zion Congregation Haifa, Israel Greetings to you with love! Thank you for your prayers and support for our ministry. Your faithfulness plays a vital role in enabling us to serve the Lord, especially through our humanitarian projects. We pray that the Lord will abundantly bless you and your loved ones! Summer is a blessing — a time when schoolchildren head off for a well-deserved break, and many Israeli families travel in all directions to rest and rec

Tikkun Global Jerusalem, Israel The Bible has a lot to say about the Resurrection from the dead – both Yeshua’s and ours. To bring the dead to life in full glory is something the whole creation is yearning for (Romans 8:18-23). We will be raised in a resurrection body that is as different from this one as the fully mature wheat plant is so much more “glorious” than a simple grain of wheat. This new, heavenly body is imperishable, glorious, powerful, and spiritual. Yeshua hims

Shavei Tzyon | Return to Zion Congregation Haifa, Israel I want to begin this update with the words from Matthew 5:13-14: “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” We have read these verses many times, yet here is an insight I would like to share. Scientifically,

Ahavat Yeshua Jerusalem There can be no homicide more awful than the murder of Yeshua. Even two thousand years later, we cannot fully comprehend the heart-wrenching injustice, the mind-blowing shock, and the devastating loss. To grasp this better, let’s see how this murder wasn’t just the worst homicide ever, it was more… because Yeshua is more than just a human. Fratricide (Murder of a Sibling) “So that He might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters” (Romans 8:29

Harvest of Asher Akko, Israel The world around us often appears to be spinning out of control: wars, threats, rapidly changing alliances, and leaders who rise and fall. Many are asking what the future holds for Israel. When we turn to the Scriptures, we discover that the destiny of Israel has never depended on any human leader, but on God Himself. In 2 Kings 6:15, we read about Elisha’s servant who woke up one morning and saw the army of Aram surrounding the city of Dothan. F

Tents of Mercy Congregation Kiryat Yam, Israel In Psalm 46 we learn that the world is destined to be shaken. 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. 4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. 5 God is with

Tiferet Yeshua Congregation Tel Aviv Secret believer in Yeshua from an ultra-Orthodox Jewish background Hadas came from an ultra-Orthodox background and was an isolated, “secret” believer in Yeshua for years. Then she met us. Moti suggested that he and I spend time with Hadas to become better acquainted and study the Word together. Growing up, Hadas was surrounded by words and customs that spoke of and honored God. She wanted to know God, and she felt deeply that He was goo

Harvest of Asher Akko, Israel © Little David with his brothers - painting by Tissot - public domain This verse in Zechariah 4:10 teaches us a profound truth about the way people see others compared to the way God sees them. We tend to be impressed by status, power, wealth, and outward appearance, or we become so occupied with our own lives that we fail to notice the “least of these” around us. God, however, repeatedly chooses those who are rejected, overlooked, or considered

Shavei Tzyon | Return to Zion Congregation Haifa, Israel Thank you in the name of Yeshua for your prayers, kind wishes, and for standing by us both spiritually and practically as we carry out our work in Eretz Israel. Just before Shavuot (Pentecost), we had an amazing opportunity to minister to non-believers. We put together a program with great food, entertainment, warm fellowship, and a message sharing the significance of Shavuot. We are now building similar programs for e

Tents of Mercy Congregation Kiryat Yam, Israel One small hardship Northern Israel has experienced in these years of war is that the IDF often electronically jams the GPS navigation systems we use to drive from place to place. The first time we noticed, it was surprising indeed. You know how sometimes, instead of calling or texting to ask where your teenager is, or calling again to ask whether your spouse will be home soon – you can look at the “find my people” app and see ju