今年“埃波月第九日”這個嚴肅時刻是在8月2日到3日。爲期三個星期的“狹窄之地”結束后就進入埃波月第九日。“狹窄之地”紀念歷史上的災難反復地在埃波月第九日這一天降臨到猶太百姓的身上，最衆所皆知的是以色列的第一聖殿和第二聖殿被毀。1/...
Tisha b’Av 2025: Crossroads for Israel and the Church – by Sandra Teplinsky
The somber occasion of Tisha b’Av (“9th day of the month of Av”) takes place this Saturday-Sunday, August 2-3. Tisha b’Av brings to a close the annual three week period of Bein HaMetzarim (“Between the Straits”). It commemorates historical calamities that recurrently befell the Jewish people on the 9th day…...
Rebuilding Israel’s Temple: What Many Christians Do Not Know by Sandra Teplinsky
As we begin the biblical new year (Exodus 12:2) this week, observant Jews around the world are reading Exodus 38:21 – 40:38. The passage constitutes this week’s traditionally set portion (parasha) of the annual Torah reading cycle. It describes final preparations that were to be made for Israel’s ancient tabernacle,…...
WHAT IS GOD DOING IN ISRAEL THIS SPRING? by Sandra Teplinsky
Everyday life reflects God’s gracious restoration of our people to the good land He has stewarded us. But that restoration is not without contention at seemingly every turn. Daily our tiny country is forced to defend against terror and war from every direction and dimension, including militarily, traditional and social…...
The Pathos of Passover 2025 – by Sandra Teplinsky
The most beautiful time of year has arrived in Israel: Passover season! Winter rains have given way to picturesque wildflowers and tree blossoms dotting the country. Sweet, intoxicating aromas breeze through the air. Birds chirp melodies that soothe the soul. Against this re-awakening of creation’s natural order, the days leading…...
