Nothing threatens Jewish society as constantly and significantly as anti-Semitism. As believers, if we fail to stand up against anti-Semitism, we are complicit in the constant attempts to destroy God's chosen people. Today, we turn our focus to the worldwide threat known as anti-Semitism. He who touches you touches the apple of His eye.~Zechariah 2:8b Anti-Semitism is …
Continue reading Day 29: 31 Days of Prayer for Israel – Anti-Semitism
One of the most popular and impactful stops on our Israel tours is our time spent visiting Holocaust survivors, hearing their stories and loving on them with the love of Jesus. They need our prayers, and we're joining with One for Israel in today's prayer focus to lift them before the throne of grace. Let's …
Continue reading Day 26: 31 Days of Prayer for Israel – Holocaust Survivors
On April 27, Israel commemorated Holocaust Remembrance Day. In Israel, it is a somber day, marked by the 2-minute sound of sirens throughout the country which calls the entire nation to literally stop whatever they are doing and remember those lost in the Holocaust. It is definitely and exclusively a Jewish thing, but are there …
Continue reading Applying the Lessons from Holocaust Remembrance Day
Yesterday we mentioned that the international community commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day in January, though it is commemorated today in Israel. Why is that? Why does Israel celebrate Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day) and Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day) almost back-to-back (within an 8 day span)? Though we tend to focus more on …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 