Shalom. As you likely know, the word shalom means “peace.” Did you know that the word also means “completeness” or “prosperity”. That’s why it is a wonderful greeting. Although we haven’t met, I wish you shalom, and would like to introduce myself and the ministry I serve.
The persecution of Jewish people is still widespread. In fact, since 2000, anti-Semitism has been getting progressively worse worldwide.
A 2012 report by the U.S. State Department confirmed the dramatic global increase in anti-Semitism. It found that Holocaust denial and opposition to Israel were often used to promote blatant anti-Semitism.
National Day of Prayer: Praying for US – and Israel too!
The weight of issues facing our nation really warrants daily prayer, and yet there has been one day in particular set aside in the United States as truly being a day to pray for our Nation itself.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said last week that if the Palestinians truly desire peace with Israel, they must first “come clean” and stop “rewarding terrorism.”
JVMI 50th Anniversary: Meeting, Partnering, and Merging
In the mid-1990s, Jonathan Bernis conducted multiple festivals each year throughout Eastern Europe. Louis and Chira Kaplan were encouraged by the fruit his ministry, Hear O’ Israel Ministries (HOIM), was bearing for the Lord.
Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, is set aside for the nation to remember and honor those who have sacrificed their lives while fighting to ensure a good future for their fellow countrymen.
Immediately following Israel’s somber Memorial Day (Yom HaZkraron), Israel celebrates its Independence day, Yom HaAtzmaut. It is a day of rejoicing commemorating Israel’s rebirth as an independent nation. The country celebrates with parades, flags, free public shows, and a torch lighting ceremony.
We don’t know what life-threatening medical emergencies may be waiting for us during out outreach trips— but we do know the need is great to bring the hope and healing message of Yeshua to the scattered Tribes of Israel.
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad threw his country’s upcoming election into turmoil last week when he registered as a candidate to run for president again.
