JEWISH VOICE BLOG

September 10, 2020

“When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone’s way, He causes their enemies to make peace with them.”” Proverbs 16:7 NIV Again this week, peace for Israel is one of our main topics. Saudi Arabia has agreed to allow the Unites Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel to use their airspace, saving many travel hours and creating significant economic benefits for both countries. In addition, Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement that includes de-escalation of cross-border violence. Unfortunately...

September 09, 2020

As Jonathan Bernis recently wrote, Rosh Hashanah is a wake-up call leading us into the Fall Feasts. Not only is this season a significant opportunity for our own self-reflection, but it is also a time of deep introspection and weighty significance for Jewish people around the world. To Messianic Believers and many Christians, the Fall Feasts also point prophetically to Yeshua (Jesus), His second coming, and Him truly “tabernacling” – or dwelling – with His people forever. We are in the Hebrew...

September 08, 2020

A Jew & A Gentile Discuss Has Launched! We’re so excited to announce that our brand-new podcast You won’t hear a podcast like this anywhere else! Join Ezra Benjamin and Carly Berna, from the Jewish Voice team, as they explore life, faith and current events from a biblical viewpoint – each bringing to the table a different religious background and perspective – one Jewish, one Gentile. Listen Today! We’ve posted an introduction plus the first three episodes for you. Hear how...

September 03, 2020

“LORD, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us”” Isaiah 26:12 NIV We are seeing some amazing developments coming out of the peace agreement between Israel and United Arab Emirates (UAE) that was reached mid-August. And our hope and prayer is for more countries to follow in the footsteps of the UAE in the weeks and months to come. What can seem impossible from our human perspective is certainly possible with God. As it says in Isaiah 26:12, the Lord ...

September 01, 2020

It’s Almost Here! Meet the hosts of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss! A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, the new podcast by Jewish Voice Ministries International, launches next week, but we couldn’t wait for you to meet your hosts, Ezra Benjamin and Carly Berna. Check out what we call Episode 0. In this short introductory podcast, Ezra and Carly share a little about themselves and some of the great content you can expect on future A Jew and A Gentile Discuss podcast episodes. Have a listen a...

August 27, 2020

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”” Matthew 5:9 NIV Olive branches are being extended on both sides of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-Israel peace agreement. The implementation of this deal could have a significant impact on Middle East politics – from the Palestinian issue to dealing with Iran. And speaking of Iran, the U.S formally notified the United Nations of its demand for all UN sanctions on Iran to be restored. This stirred up the UN Securi...

August 26, 2020

With Rosh Hashanah approaching, and the beginning of the Jewish Fall Feasts, I wanted to write to you. Widely celebrated in the Jewish world as the new year, Rosh Hashanah and the blowing of the shofar signify a wake-up call for repentance and restoring our relationship with God. What timing with all that is going on in our world! From the coronavirus pandemic to protests and political unrest, there’s so much to bring us to our knees before our God. The wake-up call of Rosh Hashanah is ...

August 26, 2020

Did you know that ministering to children is often a vital key to reaching families and communities? When someone takes the time to bring Good News, fun activities and enriching experiences to children, it has the potential to bless the entire home of parents, grandparents and siblings. And as families are blessed, whole communities gain hope, encouragement, and stability, especially as the Good News of Yeshua (Jesus) becomes more accessible to everyone. Jesus said, “Let the little children c...

August 20, 2020

“You keep in perfect peace one whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You”” Isaiah 26:3 TLV It may not be perfect peace, but the deal reached late last week between Israel and the UAE (United Arab Emirates) is one of great significance. Since Israel became a nation in 1948, there have only been two other peace deals with Arab nations. Below, we’ve put together much of the key information that has come out in the news about this historic agreement. One interesting note is...

August 13, 2020

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”” James 1:5 NIV Wisdom. God wants to give it to us if we will ask. Let us not only ask for ourselves, but for leaders and decision-makers around the world. We need wisdom in the ongoing battle against the coronavirus. Israel’s leaders need wisdom to do what is best for their people. And, let’s pray specifically for the people of Lebanon as they need great wisdo...