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