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…...
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,…...
Set Free: Hostage Israelis, Hostage American Values by Sandra Teplinsky
What a transformative two days have just taken place! Israel and Hamas are now in the initial phase of a hostage release and cease-fire deal. The United States is in the initial phase of a new presidential administration, one which aims to restore America to her Judeo-Christian foundation. Nations around…...
One Year After October 7, 2023 – A Messianic Israeli Reflection by Sandra Teplinsky
October 7, 2023 began as a lusciously lovely Saturday morning. I remember waking up to an azure blue sky, warm sunshine, song birds, and the sweet shalom that permeates Jerusalem every Shabbat. It was a special moed according to Leviticus 23:36, the Eighth Day of Assembly, observed every year on…...