An agreement has finally been reached for the release of our hostages as part of the peace proposal outlined by President Trump and supported by multiple nations. The news brought a surge of hope to our battle-weary nation today (October 9). But that hope is restrained. We are overwhelmingly thankful…...
Sukkot’s Blessings in 5786/2025 – October 6–14, 2025
“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…...
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…...
