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…...
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…...
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…...
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…...