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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
One of the definitions Merriam Webster gives for momentum is: “the strength or force that allows something to continue or to grow stronger or faster as time passes.” When we speak of spiritual things, we know that strength or force doesn’t come from us, but from the mighty power of the Holy Spirit.
