FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK

Dear friends,

As I write this, Israel is witnessing the highest surge in Jewish immigration in 30 years—a miracle in our day, to be sure! However, this excitement over the rising number of new arrivals is mixed with concerns about what is driving Jews to return home from around the world. On pages 10-11 of this month’s Word From Jerusalem, you’ll read more about the crises behind much of the immigration happening now and why Christians must stand with and pray for the Jewish people and help bring these sons and daughters of Israel home as soon as possible.

Once they arrive in the Land, new immigrants face a long journey of absorbing into life in Israel—they must learn a new language, find jobs, and integrate into a culture. This is particularly challenging for Ethiopians immigrants. In our article “Aliyah Village Offers Ethiopian Immigrants Soft Landing in Israel” on pages 12-13, you’ll read about a unique absorption center in rural Northern Israel, “Beit Alfa,” that helps ease Ethiopian immigrants into their new life.

In my article “A Call to Prayer over the Battle for Israel’s Future,” I address the heated national debate over judicial reforms and how much power Israel’s Supreme Court should have, a debate that has resulted in months of protests still happening in Israel. And on pages 6–7, you’ll read about the feasts of the Lord—what they are and why they matter for modern-day Christians.

As you read this issue, I pray you will be encouraged by what God is doing in our day—and what is yet to come—and invite you to join us in building God’s kingdom here in Israel!

Many blessings from Jerusalem!

Dr. Juergen Buehler President International Christian

Embassy Jerusalem

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