The Jewish festival of Hanukkah started last night at sundown and will be celebrated for 8 days. It is a joyous celebration commemorating the miraculous provision of oil necessary for the menorah in the Temple once it was restored and rededicated after desecration. As Christians, the Jewish feasts and festivals reveal much about the Jewish …
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To all my Jewish friends, Happy Hanukkah! To all my Gentile friends, let me explain. At sundown this evening, Jews around the world will begin the 8-day celebration of Hanukkah. It is a most joyous time! A few years ago I had the privilege of being in Jerusalem as Hanukkah commenced, and I must say, …
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Hi friends! If you have been to Israel with me, you have probably met Pastor Saleem Shalash and his congregation at Home of Jesus the King Church in Nazareth. If you know Pastor Saleem, you know the Holy Spirit has gotten hold of that beloved Arab brother! Home of Jesus the King Church is a …
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Who says no one is flying to Israel! An aliyah flight carrying 316 Falash Mura immigrants from Ethiopia arrived in Israel on Thursday! Another group of 100 will arrive on Friday and a total of 2,000 are expected to arrive by the end of January 2021. Jews from around the globe are returning to their …
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