Day 1: Why Sukkot? God graciously gave Israel the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) “so that your generations may know that I had the people of Israel live in booths [sukkot] when I brought them out of the land of Egypt.” (Lev. 23:43.) YHVH provided well for the ancient Israelites journeying to…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
