“On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, the Lord’s Feast of Tabernacles begins and it lasts for seven days.” (Leviticus 23:34) Be enriched and renewed with a Spirit-filled and joyful Sukkot! Here in Jerusalem, multitudes of Christians from the nations have come to worship and celebrate the Lord this…...
YOM TERUAH – ROSH HASHANA 5786 / FEAST OF TRUMPETS – NEW YEAR 5786
Shalom Friends, Grace and peace to each of you at the start of this season of God’s appointed fall feasts. The feasts (moedim) of Yom Teruah (Trumpets), Yom Kippur (Atonement) and Sukkot (Tabernacles) are mandated in Leviticus 23:23-44. You can read more about them from our brief, introductory article here.…...
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…...
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…...
Yom Kippur 2024/5785: The Blessing and the Curse by Sandra Teplinsky
Yom Kippur, occurring tonight on October 11-12, is a biblical feast full of rich, prophetic significance. It points magnificently to the ministry of Yeshua in both His first and second comings. It marks a day of blessing–and cursing. Yom Kippur literally translates to “Day of Covering” but is commonly known…...
Yeshua in the Omer Count by Sandra Teplinsky
With Passover having just been observed, we hope you’re now enjoying the seven day Feast of Unleavened Bread. Personally, we find the feasts are especially meaningful this year despite–or perhaps because of–perilous events impacting Jews everywhere. Unleavened Bread and First Fruits Scripture seems more real and alive than ever as…...