Word from Jerusalem – May 2016

Hi gang!  The newest edition of Word from Jerusalem is out, and it's worth checking out! The major theme is "Aliyah," the return of the Jewish people to their homeland.  You'll learn who all is "coming home," where they come from, and how Christians are helping to make it happen. Enjoy! http://issuu.com/icej-usa/docs/05_2016_wfj_icejusa_interactive?e=0/35409687 PS: Learn more …

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Prophetic Implications of Yom HaAliyah

Yom HaAliyah (Day of Aliyah) is a soon-to-be official holiday in Israel, celebrating aliyah (Jewish immigration to Israel).  Yesterday we saw the Biblical significance of the new holiday and today we'll direct our focus to the prophetic implications of Yom HaAliyah. Roughly 3 million Jews returned from captivity in Egypt, the very first mass aliyah. …

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What is the Significance of Israel’s Newest Holiday?

As Passover comes to a close, I want to connect the deliverance of Israel from Egyptian captivity to a current movement in Israel.  Though the Knesset has yet to pass a bill making it an official Jewish holiday, many Israelis celebrated Yom HaAliyah (Day of Aliyah) on Nisan 10.  (Jewish days begin at sundown, thus Nisan …

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