WE WROTE THIS PERSPECTIVE FOR YOU A COUPLE OF DAYS BEFORE THE ASTOUNDING ASSASSINATIONS OF HEZBOLLAH LEADERS ON SEPTEMBER 27. ALTHOUGH FACTS ON THE GROUND ARE CHANGING BY THE HOUR, AND ISRAELIS ARE STARTING TO SEE GLIMMERS OF HOPE ON THE HORIZON, THE FOLLOWING CONTENT IS STILL RELEVANT. WE HOPE…...
Why Do Some People Say Hamas Is Winning? by Kerry Teplinsky
I (Kerry) have often wondered, since October 7, 2023, how Hamas thought their heinous invasion of Israel was going to play out and what they expected to accomplish. Even though they badly misunderstand the God of Israel who strengthens His people, they clearly could not have thought that 3000 terrorists…...
An Extraordinary Purim Testimony by Sandra Tepliinsky
Based on the book of Esther, the holiday of Purim is always a meaningful time for observant Jews, especially here in Israel. This year, however, it proved to be extraordinary–at least for some of us followers of Messiah. Allow me to share a very personal testimony. Visiting the Massacre Memorial…...
A Macro View of the Israel-Hamas War in its 6th Month by Sandra Teplinsky
Persisting into its sixth month, Israel’s war with Hamas shows few signs of slowing down. The inevitable collateral damage of war, with all its devastating effects, mounts daily for both Israelis and Palestinians. Bitter castigation, increasingly violent, escalates against Jewish people across the earth. Riotous mobs of Palestinian sympathizers swarm…...
ARE DEMOCRATIC FREEDOMS IN ISRAEL UNDER THREAT? How to Pray with Discernment — by Sandra Teplinsky (2 February 2023)
Israel’s new, extremely right wing governing coalition has announced its intent to dramatically curb certain powers exercised for decades by the Israeli High Court. This has given rise to roiling domestic discord and public protest over threats to democracy. International media outlets and global leaders have expressed outrage at Israel…...