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INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN EMBASSY JERUSALEM // NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026 // GLOBAL EDITION

FEAST OF JOY AND DANCING HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2026

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PRESIDENT Dear friends,

The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem was established in 1980 in recognition of the biblical significance of Jerusalem and its unique connection to the Jewish people. Today the ICEJ represents millions of Christians, churches and denominations to the nation and people of Israel. We recognise in the restoration of Israel the faithfulness of God to keep His ancient covenant with the Jewish people. Our main objectives are: * To stand with Israel in support and friendship; * To equip and teach the worldwide Church regarding God’s purposes with Israel and the nations of the Middle East; * To be an active voice of reconciliation between Jews, Christians and Arabs and to support the churches and congregations in the Holy Land. From its head offices in Jerusalem, the ICEJ reaches out to more than 170 countries, with branch offices in over 90 nations. Our vision is: * To reach every segment of Israeli society with a Christian testimony of comfort and love, and * To reach and actively represent to Israel the support of denominations, churches and believers from every nation on earth. The Christian Embassy is a non-denominational faith-based ministry supported by the voluntary contributions of our members and friends across the globe. We invite you to join with us as we minister to Israel and the Jewish people worldwide by donating to the ongoing work and witness of the ICEJ.

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CREDITS ICEJ President Dr. Jürgen Bühler Senior Vice President David Parsons VP International Affairs Mojmir Kallus VP Finance David Van der Walt VP Operations Richard van der Beek VP AID & Aliyah Nicole Yoder Managing Editor/Publications Director Laurina Driesse Staff Writers Nick Hansen, Florencia Cespedes Additional Writers Howard Flower, Tadas Daujotas, Karin Lorenz, Jannie Tolhoek, Marianne Van Tielen Graphic Design/Illustrator Ryan Tsuen Administration Jonathan Buker Photography Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, JAFI, Levi Dörflinger Mila Kuzinienė, ICEJ Staff, Branches and Projects The New King James Bible is used for all Bible references unless otherwise noted.

As I write this, we have just come out of one of the most powerful Feast of Tabernacles celebrations I can remember. As every year since 1979, pilgrims from more than 70 nations gathered in Jerusalem to show solidarity and friendship with Israel, and to celebrate with us the greatest of the biblical feasts. Of course, there were again countless highlights that made the Feast so special. A regular comment was that the line-up of our speakers, with their different themes, was truly inspired and complemented one another in a way that could not have been planned. If you would still like to listen to the teachings, they remain available on our streaming platform. A new feature this year was the afternoon School of Prayer, held by Sergey Shidlovskiy and Suzette Hattingh. Both afternoon sessions attracted a large number of local believers. Another highlight was the day for local youth, which drew several hundred young people from across Israel. For many, the last night in Jerusalem was the true climax of the week, when we partnered with SOLU Ministry, led by Shilo Ben Hod, and invited the local Body of Messiah to celebrate with us. The convention hall was packed with close to 3,000 visitors, half of them from local Messianic congregations. One local leader commented that it was likely the largest gathering in Jerusalem of Gentile and Messianic believers in history. The evening was characterised by joy and unity in the Holy Spirit, and it truly felt like a foretaste of heaven. For many, it was a taste of what Paul writes to the Ephesian church about the “one new man” (Eph. 2:15). We have great expectations for what the Lord will do next year. Please start making plans now to join us and even consider bringing a group from your congregation to be represented in Jerusalem. The theme next year is “The Tabernacle of God,” inspired by Revelation 21:3. After the Feast, we continued at full speed with the new and historic “She Leads Israel” conference, which honored local women for the role they play in the Kingdom of God. My wife, Vesna, invited an amazing array of Messianic, Arab and Gentile women, who were honored by the Christian women’s movement “She Leads,” headed by Dr. Liz Doyle. Again, it was another display of the special unity in the local Body that has been so evident since October 7, 2023. We thank God for using us in such a historic way, and we look forward to what God has in store for us next year. In the meantime, we are busy with new Aliyah flights, our many projects in the Gaza envelope and our home for Holocaust survivors in Haifa. During the Feast, we launched a new project with Kibbutz Nir Oz, which suffered the highest number of casualties and hostages relative to its population. You can read more about it in this issue. Thank you for standing with us in this great end-time call to connect the Church with God’s work in Israel. Yours in Christ

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PS: Please mark your calendars for our ENVISION Pastors and Leaders Conference in February, the Jerusalem Summit in May, and, of course, the next Feast of Tabernacles in October. I look forward to seeing you at one of these conferences. COVER PHOTO: SOLU and friends take the stage during the fifth evening celebrations of the Feast of Tabernacles.

CONTENTS

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026 GLOBAL EDITION

FEATURED TEACHINGS

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 4-11 FEAST OF TABERNACLES

ICEJ’S GIFT OF LOVE, A STRONGER LIFELINE

OF MANASSEH 18 16 CHILDREN COME HOME

ICEJ HAIFA HOME: OFFERING DIGNITY, COMFORT AND HOPE

INSIDE THE EMBASSY

FEAST HIGHLIGHTS

THE JEWISH IDENTITY OF JESUS Excerpted from Peter Tsukahira’s teaching at the ICEJ Feast of Tabernacles

he New Testament begins with a remarkably specific statement about the identity of Jesus: “The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham” (Matthew 1:1). From the very first verse, there is no ambiguity about who Jesus is. He is the Messiah, the Son of David, from the tribe of Judah, and the Son of Abraham, the father of the Jewish people. The Apostle Paul makes the same point when he introduces the Gospel in his letter to the Romans. He describes God’s Son as one “who was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh” (Romans 1:3). Before Paul speaks about taking the Gospel to the nations, he establishes the identity of the One at the center of that Gospel. Jesus is the Jewish Messiah. This is important because God’s choice of Israel was a sovereign choice for a specific redemptive purpose. It was not based on favouritism or Jewish superiority. God has assignments for different peoples, and His choice of Israel demonstrates the specific nature of His calling. THE WORD BECAME SPECIFIC FLESH There is a tendency within Christianity to spiritualise Jesus. Some would argue that because every promise and covenant finds its fulfilment in Christ, once we have Jesus, Israel and the Jewish people are no longer necessary. But this overlooks something fundamental about the Incarnation. Jesus did not become a generic human being. He became a specific human being. He had a family, ethnicity, nation, culture and language. He was born into the people of Israel, lived as a Jew and was identified at His crucifixion as “the King of the Jews”. The Christian faith declares that Jesus is fully divine and fully human. John warns us that every spirit which confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God (1 John 4:2). Therefore, His humanity matters. And if His humanity matters, His Jewish identity matters. Removing the Jewish identity of Jesus creates a generic Messiah who can be reshaped according to our own preferences. Once Jesus is disconnected from His scripturally given TEACHING

human identity, He can easily be moulded into whatever kind of Jesus a particular culture or theology wants. The answer is to return to the Jesus revealed in Scripture. STILL THE LION OF JUDAH Jesus did not cease to be Jewish at the Resurrection. In Revelation 5, John sees a vision of heaven and hears Jesus described as “the Lion that is from the tribe of Judah, the Root of David”. Then, near the very end of the New Testament, Jesus Himself declares: “I am the root and the descendant of David” (Revelation 22:16). His identity remains. This also has profound implications for the Church. Christians are the Bride of Christ, waiting for the return of the Bridegroom. But imagine saying to your bridegroom: “I love you with all my heart, but please don’t invite your family to the wedding. I love you, but I don’t love them.” Humanly speaking, we understand the contradiction immediately. If we love our heavenly Bridegroom, we should also desire to see His earthly family saved. Loving Jesus and honoring His Jewish identity should produce love for the Jewish people and a longing for them to know their Messiah. IDENTITY AND CALLING There is also a lesson here for every believer. Jesus had a specific identity and a specific calling. The same principle applies to us. We each have a family, history, culture and people. These are not necessarily obstacles to our calling; they can be part of the context in which God has placed us to serve Him. Jesus was born among the Jewish people. He lived among them, called His disciples here, died and rose again in this land. He ascended from here, and Scripture promises that He will return. The Church needs to rediscover Jesus in the fullness of His identity – Yeshua, the Jewish Messiah, the Lion of the tribe of Judah and the descendant of David.

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A DWELLING PLACE FOR GOD Excerpted from Mike Miller’s preaching at the ICEJ Feast of Tabernacles

here is a remarkable vow recorded in Psalm 132. David declares that he will not enter his house, lie on his bed or give sleep to his eyes “until I find a place for the Lord, a dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob”. What could cause someone to make such an all-consuming commitment?

GOD DESIRES TO DWELL We encounter this from the beginning of Scripture. God created Eden as a place where humanity could live in fellowship with Him. This reveals something extraordinary: God is everywhere, yet He desires to dwell somewhere.

David is described in Scripture as a man after God’s own heart. As he pursued the heart of God, he discovered something about what God Himself desires: God desires a dwelling place. David’s response was essentially: If this is what is in Your heart, then I want to give my life to it.

Sin shattered that fellowship, but it did not change God’s desire. Throughout Scripture, we see His plan of redemption moving towards restoring His dwelling among humanity.

There are many things we can give our lives to, but one of the greatest is becoming students of God’s heart. What does He desire? What does He want to accomplish in our generation? If we want to fulfil the purposes of God in our generation, we must discover the desires of God. And one of the great themes running through Scripture is His desire to dwell among His people.

As Israel journeyed through the wilderness, the people lived in temporary shelters – the sukkah we remember during the Feast of Tabernacles. Yet Israel was not alone. God Himself chose to dwell in their midst. A PLACE FOR HIM TO REST Then we come to Jesus. John tells us that “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us”. The language carries the idea of tabernacling among us. God’s desire to dwell among humanity took on flesh in Jesus. There is an interesting statement Jesus makes about Himself: “The Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” The Greek word used for “lay” is klinō. It only appears one more time, and that is in John’s account of the crucifixion. As Jesus hangs on the cross, He declares, “It is finished.” Then John tells us that He bowed – klinō – His head and gave up His spirit.

The Son of Man who had nowhere to rest His head rested it upon His finished work. Through the Cross, the work of salvation was accomplished. But that work also serves God’s greater redemptive purpose: restoring a people among whom He can dwell. We are now the Body of Messiah, and God is still looking for lives and communities upon whom His Spirit can rest. The presence of God must therefore be more than a theological concept. We should build rhythms of prayer and worship in which we deliberately draw near to Him and make room for His presence. David discovered this desire in God’s heart, and Psalm 132 reveals something even more specific: “The Lord has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His dwelling place: ‘This is My resting place forever; here I will dwell, for I have desired it.’” God’s desire for a dwelling place runs from the beginning of Scripture to the end. FROM DREAMS TO VISIONS But how does this continue from one generation to another? The prophet Joel speaks of an outpouring of the Spirit in which sons and daughters will prophesy, old men will dream dreams and young men will see visions. Perhaps this tells us something about how generations need one another. The older generation carries dreams – things planted by God that they may not see fulfilled in their lifetime. Those dreams can become seeds planted into the hearts of sons and daughters. The dreams of fathers and mothers can become the visions of the next generation. Perhaps not every God-given dream is intended to be completed within one generation. Some dreams may be seeds entrusted to us so they can become vision in those who follow. Young believers therefore need older men and women who have walked faithfully with Jesus and are willing to share what God has placed within them. And the older generation needs sons and daughters willing to take those dreams and run with them. David gave his generation a powerful example. He discovered something God desired and made it the ambition of his life: “Until I find a place for the Lord.”

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STAY WITH ME ONE MORE DAY Excerpted from Erez Soref’s teaching at the ICEJ Feast of Tabernacles

he Feast of Tabernacles lasts seven days. But then God does something interesting. He adds another day.

“On the eighth day you shall hold a holy convocation,” we read in Leviticus 23:36. This day is known in Hebrew as Shemini Atzeret – the Eighth Day of Assembly. It is connected to Sukkot, yet it also stands apart. After seven days of rejoicing, thanksgiving and celebration, God calls His people to remain for one more day. The Hebrew word atzeret, usually translated “solemn assembly”, comes from a root meaning to stop, hold back or restrain. The picture is almost of God saying: Do not hurry back to ordinary life. Stay. Hold on to what is holy for one more day. Jewish tradition offers a beautiful picture to explain this. Rashi, one of Judaism’s most famous commentators, told a parable of a king who prepared a great feast and invited many guests. His sons were there as

well. Eventually, the celebration came to an end and the guests began to leave. But as his sons prepared to depart, the king said to them: “Please stay with me one more day. It is difficult for me to say goodbye to you.” That captures something precious about Shemini Atzeret. After all the activity of the Feast, there is an invitation to remain in the presence of the King. WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT There was another striking tradition associated with the Feast during the time of Jesus. In the Temple courts stood four enormous lamps, traditionally described as some 50 feet high. Each evening during Sukkot they were lit, illuminating Jerusalem while worshippers celebrated through the night with singing, dancing and praise. For seven nights, Jerusalem was filled with light, and then, as the Feast came to an end, the lamps were extinguished. The great lights that had illuminated Jerusalem would not be lit again until the following year. It is against this background that the words of Jesus in John 8:12 become especially powerful: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” The Temple lamps were magnificent, but eventually they went out. Jesus was pointing to a different kind of light. The ceremonies had to be repeated year after year. The lamps had to be refilled and relit. But Yeshua presented Himself as the fulfilment of what these symbols anticipated: a light that would never be extinguished. The Feast points beyond the ceremony to the Messiah Himself. WHY THE EIGHTH DAY? The number eight also carries an interesting biblical pattern. Seven repeatedly marks completeness. The creation account establishes the seven-day cycle that shapes biblical time. But the eighth day is the day beyond seven, and therefore the beginning of something new.

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A Jewish boy enters the covenant of circumcision on the eighth day. Priests underwent seven days of preparation before beginning their service on the eighth. Under the Law of Moses, a person healed of leprosy passed through seven days of purification before being restored on the eighth day. Time and again, the eighth day appears at the point where preparation gives way to something new. Shemini Atzeret therefore gives us a picture of spiritual renewal: remaining with God and allowing Him to take us beyond what has been completed into what comes next. STAYING IN HIS PRESENCE There is another remarkable detail in the sacrifices prescribed for these days. During the seven days of Sukkot, Israel offered a total of 70 bulls. Jewish tradition came to associate these 70 sacrifices with the nations of the world, making Sukkot a feast with a universal dimension. But on the eighth day, only one bull was offered. The rabbis saw in this a special intimacy between God and Israel. After the great gathering of the nations, after the celebration and multitude, there remains this quieter moment between the King and His people: “Stay with Me one more day.” That may also be the invitation we should hear at the end of the Feast. It is possible to experience wonderful worship, teaching, fellowship and celebration and then simply return to ordinary life. Shemini Atzeret offers another possibility. Pause and remain. Do not rush away from the presence of God. And as the lights of the Feast are extinguished, remember the One whose light never goes out. The ceremonies finish, the music stops and the crowds go home. But Yeshua remains and reminds us: “I am the light of the world.” And perhaps the invitation of the Eighth Day can be expressed very simply: Stay with Me one more day.

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NEHEMIAH AWARD 2026 PETER AND CHRISTINE DARG

t this year’s Feast, the Christian Embassy delivered its annual Nehemiah Award to Peter and Christine Darg for their lifetime of accomplishments in standing with Israel and the Jewish people. Peter Darg is an accomplished journalist and pioneer of Christian media, while Christine is a respected Bible teacher and evangelist whose ministry has taken her around the world. They share a long legacy of supporting Israel, starting with their first visit in 1975. As they pursued their call to ministry, Peter and Christine were mentored by both Dr. Pat Robertson and Rev. Reinhard Bonnke. In 1982, Peter established the CBN news bureau in Jerusalem. He later produced programs

for Bonnke’s ministry Christ for all Nations. Meanwhile, Christine has travelled extensively to teach about Israel and Bible prophecy, and to lead prayer and outreach to the Muslim world. Today, her teaching programs are seen globally on satellite television, on JerusalemChannel.tv, and other social media outlets. The Dargs also have been involved with the ICEJ and the Feast since our founding in 1980, including numerous times as hosts of the traditional Roll Call of the Nations. Following the immense tragedy of October 7, Christine

also has been a frequent speaker on the ICEJ’s daily Global Prayer Gathering.

ISRAELI PRESIDENT AND AMBASSADORS BRING MESSAGES OF SUPPORT AT THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES

n Sunday 27 September, Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed the Feast audience via a special video greeting. “I congratulate all of you as the head of State and president of the State of Israel for coming here and showing solidarity, support, affection and love, and praying for the well-being of the State of Israel and Jerusalem,” he said. “May God bless all of you, and may God bless Jerusalem and may God bless the State of Israel.”

“Thank you for coming to Jerusalem, thank you for standing with Israel.” - Ambassador George Deek -

The gathering in Jerusalem also welcomed Ambassador George Deek, Israel’s Special Envoy to the Christian World and the first Arab Christian appointed as an Israeli ambassador. His presence carried particular significance as Christians from many cultures and nations gathered in Israel’s capital. Reflecting on the enduring survival of the Jewish people, he said: “Before Israel became a nation of soldiers, farmers, kings or statesmen, it became a nation of teachers. And that may be one of the great secrets of Jewish survival. The Egyptians built monuments of stone. The Jewish people built monuments of memory.”

Ambassador Deek encouraged the Feast pilgrims to carry something of Jerusalem back to their nations. He urged them to stand against hatred and for truth, helping to shape future generations. “Thank you for coming to Jerusalem, thank you for standing with Israel.” On Monday evening, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, a long-standing Christian supporter of Israel who assumed his diplomatic post in 2025, addressed the gathering. His participation was an encouragement to delegates to continue blessing and supporting Israel. “Once you come to Israel, for the rest of your life, you will be reading the Bible in 4K brilliant color,” said Ambassador Huckabee.

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the FEAST of TABERNACLES 2026 BY L AU R I N A D R I E S S E, F LO R E N C I A C E S P E D E S, D E T R I M C G H E E

OPENING NIGHT Under the theme “The Lord Roars from Zion!”, the Feast opened on Friday evening in the spectacular setting of Kfar HaNokdim, where pilgrims gathered beneath the moonlit skies of the Judean Desert for the first celebration of this year’s Feast. Worship was led by Aaron Shust and King of Kings Worship, setting a joyful and expectant tone for the week ahead. The opening message was delivered by Brazilian Apostle Renê Terra Nova, a long-time friend of Israel and National Director of ICEJ-Brazil. Terra Nova addressed the Feast theme with these words: “From here a voice goes forth; a voice of authority, a voice of power, a voice of change, coming from the heavens through Israel to every nation on the earth.”

ROLL CALL OF THE NATIONS In the packed ICC hall in Jerusalem, the colourful Roll Call of the Nations served as a powerful reminder to our Israeli friends that they are not alone, as 68 national flags were presented. One by one, the nations represented at this year’s Feast were welcomed to Jerusalem, offering a vivid reminder of the prophetic vision which has inspired the Christian Embassy since its founding: that the nations would once again come up to Jerusalem to worship the Lord during the Feast of Tabernacles.

MORNING SEMINARS AND DEDICATED PRAYER Seminar sessions were held on two mornings by an array of excellent local and international speakers, including Jürgen Bühler, David Parsons, Peter Tsukahira, Ariel Blumenthal, Saleem Shalash, Erez Soref, Christine Darg and Lars Enarson. A dedicated morning of prayer, led by Dr. Suzette Hattingh and Sergey Shidlovskiy saw Pilgrims praying for Israel and the nations, while during the Feast, two afternoons also were dedicated to Schools of Prayer, where more than 450 local believers and guests from the nations attended. The ICEJ welcomed more local Christians to the Feast. Although it has longstanding ties with Israeli congregations, this year the prayer team visited churches across the country to invite pastors and believers. Transport from Beersheba to the Galilee and from Haifa to Ashkelon and Jerusalem helped locals attend. Biblical teaching deepened believers’ understanding of their identity in Christ and their freedom to approach the throne of grace with boldness. During the prayer schools, we also interceded for Israel through declarations and prayers.

JERUSALEM MARCH AND PRAYER OVERLOOKING ISRAEL’S PARLIAMENT After the morning sessions, delegates eagerly made their way to the popular Jerusalem March, carrying their national flags as they marched through the streets and Sacher Park in Jerusalem. Many marchers had wonderful interactions with local Israelis, enjoying the holidays. The Jerusalem March ended at the Whol Rose Garden, with worship led by Vaso Vreshtulla from Albania and a powerful time of prayer overlooking Israel’s Knesset.

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THE LORD ROARS from ZION WORSHIP NIGHT UNITES

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HEALING SERVICE

One of the week’s defining moments came when Israeli worship ministry SOLU, led by Shilo Ben-Hod, brought hundreds of young Israeli believers together with Christian pilgrims from around the world for an extraordinary evening of sukkot worship. The packed auditorium erupted in joyful praise as local Messianic believers and Christians from the nations worshipp ed Yeshua together, expressing a powerful sense of unity within the Body of Messiah. “When you come to Jerusalem, we will celebrate together, not just the nations, not just Israel, but together as one,” Ben-Hod declared.

At the serene Garden Tomb outside Jerusalem’s Old City, Feast pilgrims gathered on the last day of the Feast for a meaningful Communion Service centred on the worthiness of Jesus.

On the last evening of the Feast, pilgrims made their way to Qsar Al Yahud for a healing service held on the banks of the Jordan River.

A Fijian a cappella choir and worship leader, Vaso Vreshtulla, led pilgrims into an atmosphere of worship. Local Israeli Arab pastor Saleem Shalash and Jewish pastor Ariel Blumenthal shared the Communion elements, while Sergey Shidlovskiy of Estonia delivered an inspiring message based on Matthew 26, where Mary poured expensive perfume from an alabaster jar over Jesus. Mary gave her costly perfume, while Jesus gave something infinitely more precious: His entire life, His body and His blood for humanity. Every sacrifice we make as believers for Christ should be viewed in light of His immeasurable worth.

Dr. Suzette Hattingh spoke on healing through the image of bread. Reflecting on Mark 7, she said Jesus described healing and deliverance as “the children’s bread”— something God’s sons and daughters can seek each day. “We don’t need to wait for a crumb because the whole loaf is available,” she told the gathering. Dr. Hattingh connected that invitation to the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus. “By His stripes we are healed,” she said, urging Feast pilgrims to see His sacrifice as the foundation of their hope for healing. “If Jesus were not crucified, healing could not have happened,” emphasised Dr. Hattingh.

HEAR FROM AN ISRAELI Shalom, My name is Hannah, an Israeli living in Harish, Israel.

TARJA KALLIO – FINLAND   “Every year is a miracle, but this year, with the messianic youth being together with us, seeing the messianic Jews and Christians together worshipping the living God of Israel has been so amazing.” …. God is doing miracles; we are stepping into a new time”.

JUAN – PHILIPPINES “The Bible says that when you forgive, you are to forgive 70 times seven, well, last night I learned that there are 70 nations all sent by God here to tell Israel that God still loves you and God still cares for you, and He longs to gather you under His wings like a hen and her chicks. He is still waiting for you to continue serving Him and to turn to Him, and we are all here to encourage you to do that.”

I was deeply moved—and honestly, completely overwhelmed—when I came across your Sukkot parade in Jerusalem this week. While driving with my family, I saw the concentration of flags from around the world, stopped and got out of the car to see what was happening. What happened next is something I will never forget. For the past three years, my family has been fighting on every front. My husband is an active IDF fighter, and I am raising our three young daughters while doing everything I can to advocate for Israel and share the reality we are living through. Every day, I am exposed online to an enormous amount of hatred towards Israel and Jews, as well as to the distortion of the reality we experience firsthand. It can be incredibly difficult to carry. And then, suddenly, I was standing there surrounded by people from all over the world holding Israeli flags, praying for us, supporting us and making it unmistakably clear that we are not alone. My smile quickly turned into tears of joy. You gave an Israeli family something we desperately needed: a reminder that beyond the noise, the hatred and the propaganda, there are people around the world who genuinely care about Israel and its people.

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FEAST YOUTH DAY DRAWS RECORD PARTICIPATION FROM ISRAELI CONGREGATIONS BY N I C K H A N S E N

ne of the most encouraging developments at this year’s Feast was the remarkable growth in participation among young believers from local Israeli congregations. Thanks to a renewed focus on outreach and a programme combining spiritual depth with fellowship and recreation, attendance among youth from around the country increased more than fourfold compared to previous years. Organised by Simon Bühler, the special Youth Day brought teenagers together for a full day of worship, teaching, prayer and fun activities. The morning began with worship led by a local band, followed by a message from Michael Miller, Founder of Upperroom, on leadership and the Gospel. An extended time of prayer gave the young participants an opportunity to respond personally. In the afternoon, chartered buses transported the group to an outdoor activity center near Abu Ghosh for paintball, food and fellowship before returning to Jerusalem for further teaching and an evening of worship led by Upperroom. Around 400 local believers joined the evening gathering. The response went beyond the impressive attendance figures. Several teenagers recommitted their lives to Jesus, while others later shared videos from their congregations announcing their decision to be baptised. Simon’s extensive outreach to local congregations helped establish new relationships with youth leaders and brought many first-time participants to the Feast. The enthusiastic response demonstrated the Feast’s growing potential to connect a new generation of Israeli believers with young Christians from around the world.

HEARTS of SERVICE:

THE STORIES BEHIND THE FEAST 2026 Faith, dedication and lives transformed through serving in Jerusalem.

ehind the unforgettable moments of the Feast are devoted Team Members whose acts of service help bring this celebration to life. From different nations and generations, they arrive in Jerusalem with willing hearts, united by a desire to serve the Lord. At 89 years old, Lois from Portugal reminds us that serving God knows no age. Having participated in 12 in-person Feasts, she has dedicated years to caring for Team Members in the Team Lounge. Even travel difficulties nearly prevented her arrival this year, but her determination and faith carried her through. “You never retire in the Lord’s service. You just graduate,” Lois shared.

For Kelly Zambrana, 51 from Bolivia, serving on the VIP Team is much more than serving. Each return to Jerusalem deepens her faith and strengthens her connection with believers from around the world. “With every trip, I have the privilege to serve and bless the Jewish people, but I also receive far more than I could ever give,” she reflected. Meanwhile, Hannah Tedford, 20, from the United States, experienced her first Feast after her sister’s testimony inspired her to come. Feeling the Lord calling her to Jerusalem, she discovered a family united through worship and service. “They treated all of us like family and my time with them will forever remain a treasure in my heart,” Hannah shared. Three generations from three nations but sharing one calling. Their testimonies remind us that the Feast is not only about the visible experiences, but also about the faithful hearts serving behind it. These testimonies are just a glimpse of what God accomplished in the hearts of those who served at this year’s Feast of Tabernacles. We wholeheartedly thank every Feast Team Member who came from across the world or assisted us online for their heart of service and dedication during the Feast 2026. Next year, you can be part of this blessing too. We invite you to take that step of faith, join our “Feasties” family of Team Members in Jerusalem, and be part of what God will do at the Feast of Tabernacles 2027. As Galatians 5:13 says: Use your freedom to serve one another in love.

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ICEJ STANDS WITH JEWISH COMMUNITIES IN JUDEA & SAMARIA BY DAV I D R . PA R S O N S , I C E J S E N I O R V I C E P R E S I D E N T & S P O K E S M A N

uring our recent Feast gathering in Jerusalem, the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem took a strong stand of support for the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria as they face a growing wave of economic sanctions from European and other nations. This year’s Feast took place just days after the United Kingdom and ten other nations in Europe and elsewhere announced coordinated plans to enact economic and even criminal sanctions for buying or trading with Jewish businesses in Judea and Samaria. In response, the ICEJ released a press statement ahead of the Feast which condemned the sanctions on the “Jewish settlements”. Scan the QR code to read the full statement. “T hese discriminatory measures are intended to choke out the existence of Jewish communities which remarkably came back to life in Israel’s ancient heartland after centuries of Jewish exile among often hostile Gentile nations”, said ICEJ President Dr Jürgen Bühler. “They are far too reminiscent of past Jewish boycotts for us to remain silent.” The statement added that these racial trade bans demonstrate the obsession which many in Europe and elsewhere still have in trying to impose upon Israel a two-state solution that neither the Palestinian Authority nor Hamas have ever truly accepted.

During the Feast, ICEJ also took several measures to counter these acts of economic warfare on Israel, first by arranging for businesses in Judea and Samaria to come and sell their products in the exhibition hall at the Feast venue in Jerusalem. This included companies and factories that make artwork, cosmetics, jewellery, tools, food, wine, olive oil products, soaps, candles and many other items. Second, the ICEJ invited the mayor of the Shomron Regional Council, Yossi Dagan, to come address our Feast gathering. “We feel your heart. We feel your partnership. We feel what you are doing for the nation of Israel, and especially for the pioneers who have rebuilt the Bible heartland of Judea and Samaria”, Mayor Dagan told the Christian audience. “You are real partners of the people of Israel, exactly like God promised and swore to Abraham our father, in Shechem between Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal, that all the peoples and nations who bless Israel, God will bless them.” Finally, the Embassy organised tours for Feast pilgrims from Europe and elsewhere to visit shops and Bible sites in Judea and Samaria. One tour took them north to Shiloh and the Psagot winery in the Binyamin region, while the second went south to visit Efrat and the Gush Etzion museum and to shop at a nearby mall. The Christian visitors included pilgrims from Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and the 11 | WORD FROM JERUSALEM

United Kingdom, which have either passed or are now considering sanctions against Jews in Judea and Samaria. Leading the group of Irish Christians was Paul Coulter, ICEJ-Ireland national director, who told accompanying media outlets that antisemitism has become so rampant back home that he has had to cancel several recent events due to the “protest mobs screaming and shouting at the gates of our meetings”. Asked what his message from Samaria was to people back in Ireland, he said: “Come and buy Israeli wine. It’s some of the best wine in the world. Break this boycott, because it’s a racist law!” Meantime, Dag Øyvind Juliussen, national director of ICEJ-Norway, said the prospect of criminal penalties has sharpened opposition among supporters of Israel in his country. “They want to pass a bill that would make it a crime to trade with the Jewish residents in Judea and Samaria, the so-called settlements,” he told The Media Line. “Coming and shopping like this is what we need to do. This area has been the heartland of the Jewish people for 3,000 years.” The ICEJ encourages Christians worldwide to speak out against these sanctions, to alert your elected leaders of your stand with Israel on these matters, and to keep all of Israel in your prayers.

ICEJ WELCOMES FIJI AMBASSADOR TO JERUSALEM HEADQUARTERS BY L AU R I N A D R I E S S E

n 26 August, ICEJ staff were honored to welcome Fiji’s Ambassador to Israel, Jesoni Vitusagavulu, to our Headquarters in Jerusalem.

that transformed the nation. “Affection and love for Israel is natural… we really love this nation,” expressed the Ambassador. Looking ahead, the Ambassador identified agriculture, investment and labour mobility as key areas for bilateral cooperation. He said he would like to encourage more countries, especially other Pacific Island countries, to establish embassies in Israel. “We come with the knowledge in mind, because we attach ourselves to Israel, we will be blessed,” expressed Ambassador Vitusagavulu.

In welcoming the Ambassador, ICEJ President Dr. Jürgen Bühler relayed that the ICEJ is blessed to have three Fijian staff members serving at the headquarters and also acknowledged Pastor Manasa Kolivuso of the ICEJ-Fiji branch. Ambassador Jesoni Vitusagavulu expressed gratitude to Dr. Bühler for the ICEJ’s role in establishing Fiji’s embassy in Jerusalem, thereby strengthening ties between Fiji and Israel. He jokingly said, “It’s because of you that the course of my life changed, because I was happily working in America, until the call came to come here, to be Fiji’s ambassador.” Ambassador Vitusagavulu shared that Fiji’s friendship with Israel is rooted in genuine affection rather than political interests. He highlighted a deep historical and religious connection dating back to 1835, when the first missionaries arrived in Fiji, bringing the Gospel

The meeting closed with Dr. Bühler and ICEJ leaders praying for the Ambassador. Ambassador Vitusagavulu was invited back to ICEJ to share a devotion with the Headquarters staff in September. His message, “What do you do when you don’t know what to do,” based on the story of King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20, encouraged the staff. The ICEJ was also honored to have Ambassador Vitusagavulu speak at the 2026 Feast of Tabernacles.

SHE LEADS ISRAEL BANQUET: CELEBRATING WOMEN of FAITH, COURAGE and PURPOSE

n evening of warm fellowship, heartfelt gratitude and inspiring stories unfolded as women of extraordinary faith gathered to celebrate a shared calling: to lead with courage, serve with love and glorify God’s Kingdom. On October 6, 2026, the She Leads Israel banquet organised by ICEJ, held in partnership with Eagle’s Wings and Dr. Susan Michael from ICEJ-USA (via video greeting), welcomed distinguished guests to Hotel Yehuda in Jerusalem.

ICEJ President Dr. Jürgen Bühler and his wife, Vesna, took to the podium, with Vesna sharing what a privilege it is for the ICEJ to join hands with She Leads in this historic event in honoring some of the heroines of Israel, in the Kingdom of God. “We are here to strengthen all of our sisters’ voices for the glory of Jesus. My prayer for this evening is that this INSIDE THE EMBASSY

BY F LO R E N C I A C E S P E D E S ceremony will serve as an inspiration for other women to find their place, and particularly the next generation,” she exclaimed. Dr. Bühler then offered a word of prayer, dedicating the evening to the Lord. Founded by Rev. Dr. Liz Doyle, She Leads draws inspiration from Proverbs 31:30–31, honoring women whose faith and leadership leave a lasting impact in their communities and for the first time in Israel. Among the distinguished guests were Member of Knesset Tatiana Mazarasky, several Ambassadors to Israel and Her Royal Majesty Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of Nigeria’s Warri Kingdom, who shared an uplifting message about identity and divine purpose. “Before He asks anything of us, He says we are holy, we are chosen, we are deeply loved,” she reminded those gathered, encouraging women to lead with compassion, humility and love. Her words beautifully reflected the lives of 12 remarkable Messianic, Arab and Gentile women in Israel being honored, including two ICEJ leaders: Nicole Yoder, Vice President for AID & Aliyah and Fine Ditoka, Head of Diplomacy and Protocol. Nicole, who has dedicated more than 26 years 1 2 | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026

to strengthening Jewish-Christian relations and providing practical support to Israelis in need, shared a moving reflection: “If you have the chance to live your life as part of a miracle, how do you walk away from that?” While Fine reflected on her journey from Fiji to Jerusalem, she declared, “I don’t simply want to hold a position, I want to fulfil God’s purposes. I see myself as an ambassador for Christ.”

As each honoree received a medal, certificate and a tiara, the evening served as a reminder that true leadership is measured not by titles but by lives touched. More than a banquet, it was a testimony of God’s faithfulness through women who have answered His calling, whose devotion continues to bless Israel, build bridges between nations and inspire generations to walk boldly in His purpose.

BUILDING IN A WEEK OF REMEMBRANCE IN ISRAEL BY N I C K H A N S E N

here was something unusual about seeing a group of Swedish Christians working with welding machines, saws and building materials in southern Israel during the first week of October. Across the country, particularly in communities surrounding Gaza, the third anniversary of the October 7 terror attack was being marked by memorial ceremonies, visits to graves and gatherings remembering those murdered or taken hostage. At Moshav Ein HaBesor, however, a group of volunteers from Sweden had come to spend the week building.

Building pergolas, animal fences and more. The contrast was not planned, but it was difficult to miss. Three years after Hamas terrorists attacked communities across the western Negev, the Swedish group had chosen to help one of those communities prepare for the future. By building pergolas, animal fences and other structures, they were helping establish a therapy center for traumatised families.

during the attack but has complicated the community’s recovery. While cutting a metal beam for the animal fence, carpenter Bjarne explained his motivation simply: “I am here to fix things and work because I love Israel.” Kate, who organises the therapy center, explained that Ein HaBesor falls outside the seven-kilometre boundary used for some government rehabilitation programmes. Although evacuated and still providing services within the affected region, the community does not qualify for all the assistance available to communities slightly closer to the Gaza border. For communities throughout the region, the challenge remains rebuilding confidence, infrastructure and normal life after years dominated by war. This is where a volunteer team can make a tangible difference.

Solidarity with Israel can be expressed politically, spiritually and financially, but ICEJ’s volunteer work trips demonstrate the value of simply showing up with practical help. As ceremonies across Israel remembered the lives lost three years earlier, the Swedish team contributed to what comes next. Across the western Negev, emergency assistance and evacuation are gradually giving way to returning families, restoring communities and creating conditions in which people can rebuild their lives. By the end of the week, the volunteers’ contribution could be measured in the work completed at Ein HaBesor. Yet its wider significance lay in the timing. Amid the remembrance of October 7, Christians from Sweden had travelled to the region, rolled up their sleeves and helped build something intended to remain long after they had returned home.

There is little glamour in construction work. It involves measuring, cutting, fitting and repeating tasks until the job is finished. But that is precisely the purpose of an ICEJ work trip: not merely to observe Israel’s challenges but to become useful. Asked why he had come to volunteer, Åke Carlson, a former pastor, replied: “Faith without works is dead! That is why I am here.”

T he volunteers were participating in an ICEJ work trip organised through our Swedish branch. The initiative attracts tradespeople and others with practical skills who want to contribute more than a visit to Israel. This year’s team included both returning participants and newcomers, ranging from pastors to construction workers, all The team from Sweden. willing to give their time and cover their own travel expenses. For the Swedish volunteers, the anniversary Their destination, Moshav Ein HaBesor, lies inevitably formed the backdrop to their work. in the Eshkol region near the Gaza border. Kate repeatedly expressed her gratitude for The community was evacuated after October their efforts, especially considering what was 7, although terrorists failed in entering the taking place throughout Israel that week. moshav itself. That distinction proved crucial YOU CAN BE A PART OF HANDS-ON TOURS LIKE THIS, READ MORE ON: www.icej.org/hands-on-tour/

Swedish national director Gitten with a volunteer.

IF YOU CANNOT GO YOURSELF, YOU CAN HELP ICEJ REACH FURTHER BY DONATION TO: help.icej.org/crisis

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ICEJ’S GIFT OF LOVE, A STRONGER LIFELINE BY N I C K H A N S E N

he inscription is unveiled: “A gift of love from Singapore.” Around the ambulance, donors and their Israeli hosts gather for photographs, celebrating generosity made tangible. Through ICEJ-Singapore, Christians have provided Magen David Adom (MDA) with an ambulance to help save lives. For ICEJ-Singapore National Director Jehu Chan, who leads the sponsors, the moment brings together faith and practical compassion.

ambitions also extend to sponsoring an entire flight bringing Bnei Menashe immigrants to Israel. At the dedication, he thanks the Christians who made the donation possible. “Now we can see the realisation of their effort and their love for the people here,” he says. PREPARING FOR TOMORROW’S EMERGENCIES For ICEJ AID, that generosity opens a conversation about where future gifts can make the greatest difference.

image of provision reaching far beyond its original scale. In practical terms, strengthening existing systems can help a single contribution benefit many people, extending the reach of resources and saving lives. REACHING THOSE PREVIOUSLY OVERLOOKED Nicole Yoder then describes work with social welfare departments in northern border communities that gives this approach a human face. In Deir al-Assad and Shlomi, ICEJ support has helped local teams strengthen both their emergency preparedness and their everyday capacity to care for vulnerable residents.

ICEJ Vice President for AID and Aliyah Nicole Yoder describes a nationwide reassessment of emergency preparedness, requiring new equipment and solutions.

“We are very blessed to be part of this movement,” he says, “and to be a blessing to this people.” The ambulance will serve in Tel Aviv, responding to people whose names the donors may never know. An MDA representative hopes it will also join the organisation’s “Stork Club”: ambulances in which babies have been born. A gift intended to preserve life may also welcome new life into the world. A COMMITMENT THAT CONTINUES Later, the conversation turns to what keeps such a vehicle on the road. Armoured vehicles suffer particularly heavy wear. Anne Ayalon, an MDA representative, explains the work behind the donation: equipment, drivers, volunteers, emergency medical technicians and maintenance. “It’s much more than just an ambulance,” she says. The vehicle is equipped to respond to a wide range of medical emergencies. Singapore’s contribution includes the equipment inside the ambulance and its first year of maintenance. For Jehu Chan and the Singapore supporters, this gift belongs to a wider commitment to Israel. He speaks of gratitude for Israel’s contribution to Singapore’s development. The supporters’ ICEJ AID

“7 October made everyone aware that they may need to stand on their own for a longer time than originally anticipated before help could come. So, communities have been rethinking how they care for residents, communicate and coordinate assistance. Local teams are preparing for emergencies that could last much longer than previously imagined,” she says. The needs include communication devices, defibrillators, paramedic kits, generators, firefighting equipment and emergency rescue equipment. Emergency response and resilience training is also a need high on the list. Protected command centres are also being considered, enabling municipal teams to coordinate assistance while under attack. Nicole says ten regional councils have recently requested communications equipment. Funding was available to assist two. “The list is growing longer,” she says. Such investments may be harder to capture in a photograph, yet they can help entire teams use their skills and resources more effectively. A communications link can improve coordination across a community; training can strengthen a service already reaching many families and give community leaders the tools they need to stay at their post to meet overwhelming needs. Jesus’ miracle of the loaves and fish offers an 1 4 | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026

The assistance has included first-responder and resilience training, rescue equipment, additional community caseworkers, digital tools for mapping needs and protected spaces, Wi-Fi in public shelters and specialised kits for elderly residents, children and people with disabilities. In Shlomi, AI training has also helped staff cope with increased caseloads, reducing the average processing time for a case from four and a half hours to about 50 minutes. With ICEJ’s support, social welfare departments reviewed how they would identify and assist vulnerable residents during emergencies. They gathered information about elderly people: where they lived, whether they had family nearby and who would need food or help. According to Nicole Yoder, the review identified 30% more elderly people needing assistance than had previously been recognised. Among the discoveries was an elderly person who had been lying on the floor at home for days, alone and unnoticed. Better information changes where help is sent and who receives it. A food parcel depends on

someone knowing which door to knock on. Emergency assistance depends on knowing who cannot leave home unaided. “We enabled the people with that kind of knowledge and training to come in and help them look at it,” Nicole Yoder explains. The impact has gone beyond new equipment and procedures. Nicole recalls the director of social welfare in Shlomi saying that the training had completely changed the way she thought about her work and made the department more innovative. “We don’t think about our work in the same way anymore,” she said, convinced the change would last well beyond the present crisis. In Deir al-Assad, another social worker who had

been close to quitting told the team that the training and support made the difference and helped her decide to remain at her post serving the community.

AN AMBULANCE TELLS A BIGGER STORY Back at the ambulance, the photographs capture a gift of love made visible. Its significance will continue through the people it serves.

ICEJ’s relationships with local communities create a particular opportunity to connect international generosity with gaps in existing services. Through these relationships, the AID team can identify overlooked needs and support practical improvements in training, coordination and equipment.

Across Israel, further opportunities await: a communications link between responders, equipment for a local team, better planning for elderly residents or support that keeps an existing service working.

The result can extend beyond any individual donation: existing teams become better prepared, resources reach further and vulnerable people are less likely to be missed.

Please donate to ICEJ AID’s Israel in Crisis emergency response work. Your generosity can help strengthen Israel’s communities, protect lives and ensure that help reaches those who need it when they need it most. help.icej.org/crisis

KIBBUTZ NIR OZ LOOKING TO CHRISTIANS TO HELP REBUILD BY DAV I D R . PA R S O N S , I C E J S E N I O R V I C E P R E S I D E N T & S P O K E S M A N

or the past three years, the ICEJ has been fervently working to help the Israeli communities along the Gaza border to recover and rebuild their lives and homes decimated by the October 7 mass terror invasion. So far, we have nine major rebuilding projects either completed or underway in the Western Negev – the largest series of construction projects the ICEJ has ever undertaken.

RESTORING THE HEART OF NIR OZ At the literal center of the kibbutz stands its large dining hall, which was always the heart of its communal life. The kitchen was destroyed and the dining hall heavily damaged.

Now, the ICEJ has an incredible opportunity to crown this unique legacy of Christian love in action with yet another significant aid project in kibbutz Nir Oz, the hardest hit community of all on that fateful day. The leaders of Nir Oz have asked the Christian Embassy for our help to rebuild the heart of their communal life – their ransacked community dining hall and kitchen.

This special place once hosted the meals, meetings and celebrations shared by the whole community. But the large, upgraded kitchen was deliberately gutted by terrorists, and the dining hall left in shambles. They must be fully restored before families can return. The project also will include adding a large public bomb shelter to the dining facility.

Of all the Israeli communities along the Gaza border plundered by terrorists on October 7, kibbutz Nir Oz suffered the worst in terms of homes destroyed and lives lost or abducted. A small farming village of some 400 residents, it was completely overrun by over 500 Hamas terrorists, who murdered and destroyed unopposed for nearly seven hours. Amid the carnage, they set fire to nearly every building on the kibbutz, murdered 65 civilians, and took another 80 people hostage — the highest rate of killed and kidnapped of any Israeli village that day. Among the hostages were Shiri Bibas and her two small boys Ariel and Kfir – the youngest abductee at only 8 months old – as well as the oldest surviving hostage in 80-year-old Gadi Mozes. The survivors of the Nir Oz massacre have spent the past three years living as evacuees in other parts of Israel, but many of the families are finally ready to start returning and rebuilding their lives. What lies ahead is not simply reconstructing burned homes but restoring their whole communal way of life. The central focus of the restored kibbutz once again will be its shared dining hall and kitchen. And this is where Christians can help!

Amazingly, the kibbutz members have decided they want to partner with the Christian Embassy to help them restore the heartbeat of their community. This is a real honor for us, and a great opportunity for Christians to express their care for the people of Israel. The project is set to begin in Spring 2027 and will hopefully be finished the next year. Our goal is to provide 2,000,000 Euros (2,350,000 USD) towards rebuilding the Nir Oz dining hall and kitchen. Your gift, large or small, can help Nir Oz restore the central gathering point of this deserving community. JOIN US Restoring the kitchen and dining hall at Nir Oz is about more than restoring a building. It is about giving a distraught community a place to recapture what it means to be together again. The ICEJ has assured Nir Oz that we will stand with them in this vital restoration project, but we need your help. We believe there are many Christians like you who will show solidarity and compassion for this battered Israeli community as they begin their road to recovery. We cannot let the survivors of Nir Oz down. Please consider a generous gift to help us rebuild their dining hall and kitchen. Donate today to our Israel in Crisis fund at: help.icej.org/crisis Thank you for responding!

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Bnei Menashe honored at the Feast

CHILDREN OF MANASSEH COME HOME Scan to read the full article.

Immigrants honored at the Feast as a rescue Aliyah gathers pace BY H O WA R D F L O W E R , I C E J A L I YA H D I R E C T O R

n Israeli Guest Night at this year’s Feast, nearly 3,000 Christian pilgrims from across the nations rose to their feet in Jerusalem to welcome home a people who had been away for more than 2,700 years. When the Bnei Menashe delegation was introduced, 80 members of this ancient community stood and waved to the crowd. Young men in white kippot, women in bright dresses and head wraps, and elders of the community raised their hands in greeting, while an Indian flag was lifted high above them. Just six months earlier, these same men, women and children were living in northeastern India. Today they are citizens of Israel, among 100 new immigrants the ICEJ flew home on a special charter flight this past April, accompanied by Nicole Yoder, ICEJ Vice President of AID and Aliyah, and photojournalist Kelera Cirimaiwasa. THE CHILDREN OF MANASSEH The Bnei Menashe, or “Children of Manasseh,” trace their lineage to one of the ten northern tribes of Israel carried into exile by the Assyrian Empire in 722 BCE. Their oral history recounts a long journey eastward through Persia, Afghanistan and China, eventually reaching northeastern India. In the 19th century, British missionaries converted most of the community to Christianity. Yet a remnant preserved its Hebraic customs, including circumcision on the eighth day, dietary laws resembling kashrut and a weekly day of rest. They also preserved an ancient harvest song, the Sikpui Hla, which recalls a parted sea, a pillar of cloud and fire and water flowing from a rock, unmistakable echoes of the Exodus. ALIYAH

In 2005, Israel’s Sephardic Chief Rabbi formally recognised them as “descendants of Israel.” Since then, some 4,000 have made Aliyah, with the ICEJ helping more than 1,400 return over the past two decades. A RESCUE ALIYAH Their return has taken on new urgency. In May 2023, ethnic violence erupted in India’s Manipur state between the majority Meitei and the tribal Kuki-Zo communities. Many Bnei Menashe belong to the latter and were caught in the violence. Lalam Hangshing, chairman of the Bnei Menashe Council, reported that villages had been “razed to the ground.” Two synagogues were destroyed, at least one community member was killed and more than 2,000 were driven from their homes. Some 78,000 people in Manipur remained displaced at the end of 2025. Amnesty International reported overcrowded relief camps, inadequate sanitation and outbreaks of disease. “People fled with little more than the clothes on their backs,” said a community member assisting displaced families. “The hatred is too deep. Peace is far away.” In November 2025, the Israeli government approved Operation Wings of Dawn, a plan to bring the remaining Bnei Menashe to Israel by 2030. Led by the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and the Jewish Agency, the operation includes approximately $27 million this year for flights, housing, Hebrew courses and integration, with around 1,200 arrivals expected by the end of 2026.

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The operation’s Hebrew name, Kanfei Shachar, comes from Psalm 139:9–10: “If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there Your hand shall lead me.” THE NEXT WAVE Upon arrival, the immigrants settle in absorption centers in northern Israeli towns such as Nof HaGalil and Kiryat Yam, where they learn Hebrew, receive assistance with housing and employment and reunite with relatives who made Aliyah years earlier. This November, approximately 600 more Bnei Menashe are expected to arrive on special flights, with the ICEJ partnering alongside the Jewish Agency. Thousands remain in India, awaiting their opportunity to return. For the Christians gathered in Jerusalem, seeing the Bnei Menashe standing among them was Bible prophecy unfolding before their eyes. Jeremiah called on the nations to declare that “He who scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him as a shepherd does his flock” (Jeremiah 31:10). Isaiah foresaw the Gentiles carrying Israel’s sons and daughters home (Isaiah 49:22). On Israeli Night, the nations were not only declaring it. They were applauding it.

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ICEJ SPONSORS 108 NEW IMMIGRANTS ON TWO OCTOBER ALIYAH FLIGHTS Ethiopian Jews and young immigrants from the former Soviet Union arrive BY H O WA R D F L O W E R , I C E J A L I YA H D I R E C T O R

n just three days in October, ICEJ sponsored two Aliyah flights to Israel, bringing 108 new immigrants (olim) from Ethiopia and the former Soviet Union.

ETHIOPIA, 13 OCTOBER On 13 October, eight Ethiopian Jews arrived on an ICEJ-sponsored flight from Addis Ababa. They came from northern Ethiopia, where renewed fighting in the Amhara and Tigray regions has disrupted travel and complicated efforts to bring Jewish communities to safety. Despite the volatile security situation, the Jewish Agency for Israel, supported by the ICEJ, continues working to bring Ethiopian Jews home whenever conditions permit. “We have been waiting for this Aliyah from Ethiopia for a very long time,” said Danielle Mor of the Jewish Agency. “It is truly encouraging to see how, across centuries of separation and coming from a land at war, these Jews of Ethiopia succeeded in fulfilling the dream of their forefathers and arriving home in Israel.” This year, the ICEJ has sponsored flights for 58 Ethiopian Jews, including 27 who arrived shortly before Shavuot. The return of Ethiopia’s Beta Israel community began with dramatic rescue operations, including Operation Moses (1984–1985), which brought approximately 8,000 Jews to Israel, and Operation Solomon (1991), when more than 14,000 were airlifted in just 36 hours. Since 2011, the ICEJ has sponsored flights for more than 3,500 Ethiopian Jews. Thousands remain in Ethiopia, awaiting their opportunity to return. BELARUS, 16 OCTOBER Three days later, a chartered aircraft departed Minsk carrying 266 passengers, including 173 young participants in the Jewish Agency’s

Naale and Sela educational programmes and 93 other immigrants. The ICEJ sponsored flights, baggage and ground transportation for 100 students travelling from more than 15 cities across the former Soviet Union, spanning nine time zones. The Naale programme enables Jewish teenagers aged 14–15 to complete their secondary education in Israeli boarding schools. Approximately 90% of graduates remain in Israel, while around 60% of their parents eventually make Aliyah. Sela offers young adults aged 17–21 a ten-month university preparation programme, including intensive Hebrew studies. Since 2005, the ICEJ has supported Naale students through flights, summer camps, visas, airport transfers and pre-Aliyah seminars. “The young generation, the future of the Jewish people, they take responsibility and move forward,” said Jewish Agency Chairman Doron Almog. BRINGING THE JEWISH PEOPLE HOME Since 1980, the ICEJ has assisted more than 194,000 Jewish immigrants in partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel. Further flights are planned for November, bringing Bnei Menashe immigrants from northeastern India, followed by another large group from France in December. These continuing efforts are made possible through the generosity of Christians worldwide who recognise the importance of helping Jewish families return to their ancestral homeland.

Support our Aliyah work at help.icej.org/aliyah or through your local ICEJ branch.

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Haifa home residents enjoy a museum visit.

ICEJ HAIFA HOME: OFFERING DIGNITY, COMFORT AND HOPE BY Y U D I T S E T Z

rom a 90th birthday filled with personal blessings to summer outings, High Holiday traditions, creative moments and remembrance, these past months have been shaped by community, dignity and connection at the ICEJ’s Home for Holocaust survivors. GALINA’S 90TH BIRTHDAY: A MOMENT OF LIGHT A birthday can be more than a celebration—it can be a reminder that a person is seen, remembered and surrounded by care. Galina V. has been with us for several years. She came to Israel with her only daughter, who visited often and helped her with many things. About a year ago, Galina suffered a devastating loss when her daughter suddenly passed away while staying overnight with her. The grief and trauma have been very hard for Galina to carry. As walking became increasingly difficult, we were able to move her to a ground-floor apartment that had become available. R e c e n t l y, Ga l i n a turned 90. Together with a distant relative, we decided to make the occasion special. Residents who knew her, including some who had shared a language class with her, joined the staff for the celebration. With HAIFA HOME

cakes, drinks and a personal blessing from each person, the gathering filled Galina’s cup. She was visibly happy to receive so much warmth and attention. The ICEJ Staff are grateful that we were able to make Galina’s birthday so special. Just after Yom Kippur, Galina fell ill and was hospitalised. Sadly, her condition deteriorated, and she passed away in October. She will be missed by all those who knew her. OUT AND ABOUT: DISCOVERING ISRAEL TOGETHER Even in the heat of summer, we have managed to take quite a few trips. Our nine-seater van takes residents to interesting places suited to their abilities and interests. We visit museums that explore this country’s fascinating and rich history, as well as coffee places where residents can enjoy a cup of coffee or an ice cream. Sometimes the greatest gift is simply getting out of the house: learning something new, sharing an experience and being together. At the University of Haifa, high on Mount Carmel, residents visited two museums: one devoted to archaeology and another exploring the heritage of German-speaking Jewry before World War II, their immigration to Israel during the 1930s—the Fifth Aliyah—and their impact after the war.

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It was a fascinating little museum that brought back many memories for our residents.

THE HIGH HOLIDAYS: TRADITION, FAITH & COMMUNITY ROSH HASHANAH — A SWEET NEW YEAR During the two days of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year it is customary to wish one another a sweet New Year. At the holiday table, an apple is dipped in honey and passed around, while the traditional challah is made extra sweet. Just before the holiday, we gave all our residents a small jar of quality honey, topped with a bee-shaped chocolate and accompanied by a personal card with our blessings for the New Year. Also, the Israeli Jewish staff and our neighbors received this small token as a blessing. Everyone was very appreciative of the gesture. YOM KIPPUR — A DAY OF FASTING AND PRAYER Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn day of the year. Israel closes down as many people go to synagogue, pray and fast for 25 hours. At the Home, it is a tradition to transform the dining room into a synagogue. At the front, the cupboard holding the Torah scrolls is opened.

Tables arranged in a line create the separation between the men’s and women’s sections. Alongside the residents who attend the services, men from outside the Home also come to pray in our synagogue. It is moving to see residents—many of them in their 90s— take part in the long services, from the evening beginning through the following day.

it was time to retire. We organised a farewell party where residents and staff could express their deep gratitude for the many practical things—both small and large—that Will did for them.

With the blowing of the shofar at the end of the day, Yom Kippur ends. Everyone breaks the fast together with tea and cakes and wishes one another a healthy and sweet New Year.

Sometimes it was fixing a sewing machine, installing a new doorbell, or simply being a listening ear and taking the time to drink a cup of coffee with someone. Keeping the tool shed in order was another important part of Will’s work, along with mentoring the maintenance person to work in a good and organised way.

THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES: CREATIVITY IN THE SUKKAH A sukkah is built every year on the Home’s premises, creating a welcoming space for joyful gatherings. At different times, people sat together in this Sukkah, shared, and even sang songs in Hebrew and Yiddish. Sukkot is a time of joy, and certainly, there was a very joyful sound that came out of our Sukkah. For the weekly art session, our residents were invited to the Sukkah at Nancy, the art therapist’s home. With delicious baked goods and drinks, residents enjoyed an art activity inspired by the themes of Sukkot. It was a great joy for all who participated.

Residents enjoying art in the Sukkah. “I came to the Land only a few years ago and didn’t experience a joyous occasion like today in the Sukkah. You give us the biggest gift, and that is inspiration and meaning to our lives.” “When we do art, we forget about our problems and feel younger and healthier. Thank you so much!”

Residents gather at a farewell party for Will Setz.

Many residents took the opportunity to thank Will for all he had done and invited him to come back often to visit. They all will miss him dearly.

disturbing similarities with the conditions they remember from before the Holocaust. Therefore, the true friendship of Christians who stand up for Israel speaks loudly and is a voice of hope and comfort. VOLUNTEERS FROM ARGENTINA We recently welcomed a group of 20 volunteers from Argentina. They are part of Limud Buenos Aires, an organisation that brings together Jewish people of all ages and backgrounds to learn, volunteer and build community. During their two-week visit to Israel, one of their volunteer stops was at the Haifa Home.

“We will miss your kindness and willingness to always help where we needed it…” REMEMBERING OCTOBER 7, 2023 Another memorial ceremony, laden with profound sadness, has become part of Israel’s annual days of remembrance. Also at the Home, a solemn ceremony was held in the presence of families of victims, wounded soldiers, schoolchildren, soldiers and quite a few of our residents. This dramatic event and the three years that followed have been very difficult for our residents. Many of them experienced antisemitism and the Holocaust. They were those who helped to build the State of Israel and fought its war. They felt safe in a country with a strong army that could defend itself. Therefore, October 7 came as a great shock. Memories of the Holocaust and pogroms they experienced returned, bringing deep distress. The resurgence of antisemitism at levels comparable to the 1930s is particularly alarming to them, as many see

The October 7 memorial ceremony.

FAREWELL TO WILL: GRATITUDE FOR THE EVERYDAY THINGS After being involved with the Haifa Home in different ways over the past years, Will decided

Volunteers from Argentina visit the Haifa Home. Many were fascinated to learn about the partnership between Christians and Israelis through the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem’s work. For many, it was their first encounter with this expression of Christian support for Israel and Holocaust survivors. Their curiosity sparked thoughtful conversations and many questions about our work. After the presentation, they eagerly took part in practical projects around the Home— sweeping paths, tending gardens, cleaning common areas, and, most importantly, spending valuable time with our residents. Their willingness to serve was a wonderful encouragement to everyone at the Haifa Home and a reminder that compassion truly crosses cultures, languages and generations.

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INTERNATIONAL SHOFAR MARCH CELEBRATES JEWISH NEW YEAR IN VILNIUS BY TA DA S DAU J OTA S, I C E J-L I T H UA N I A

he ancient sound of the shofar echoed through the streets of Vilnius on 13 September as participants from 14 countries gathered in the Lithuanian capital to celebrate the Jewish New Year, pray for peace and honor the enduring heritage of the Jewish people.

Serguei Popov performed Jewish music before participants joined in prayer for peace in Israel, Ukraine, Europe and the Middle East. Carrying and sounding their shofars, they then proceeded through the streets to Town Hall Square for the festival’s opening concert.

Vilnius, historically known as the “Jerusalem of the North”, was once a major center of Jewish religious and intellectual life before its Jewish community was devastated during the Holocaust.

Attendees blowing their Shofars.

Israel’s Ambassador to Lithuania, Shelly Hugler Livne, welcomed the gathering and reflected on the significance of Rosh Hashanah.

For the third consecutive year, the International Shofar March marked the opening of the Vilnius Shalom Festival, an annual celebration of Jewish music and culture aimed at strengthening ties between Lithuania and Israel. The march began at the Hill of Three Crosses, overlooking the city, where Finnish violinist

“The shofar calls us to awaken, to pause for a moment, to reflect and to remember what truly matters,” she said. The concert featured the Lithuanian Symphonic Wind Orchestra, conducted by Israeli Micha David, alongside international musicians, including renowned shofar virtuoso Bar Zemach. Traditional Jewish dancing and festive foods added to the celebrations.

Today, the Shalom Festival seeks to preserve this heritage while introducing new generations to Jewish culture through music, remembrance and friendship. The event was organised by the NGO Revival Orchestra, with support from ICEJ-Lithuania, demonstrating how an ancient biblical instrument can still bring nations together in prayer, solidarity and celebration.

CENTRAL AFRICAN DELEGATES GATHER TO CELEBRATE FEAST ONLINE

or 46 years, the ICEJ has celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles, a prophetic gathering that reflects the biblical vision described in Zechariah 14, where the nations come up to Jerusalem to worship the Lord. Once again this year, thousands of Christians from around the world gathered to express their support for Israel, not only through conferences and celebrations, but also through visits to the regions of Judea and Samaria and by supporting local businesses. The theme of this year’s Feast was “The Lord Roars from Zion.” In these remarkable times, we have the privilege of witnessing God’s faithfulness as He protects His people. In addition to the thousands of participants present in Jerusalem, many believers joined the celebrations online from countries where it was not possible to travel to Israel this year. Among them were members of the ICEJ National Branch in the Central African Republic, who took this opportunity to gather in the spirit of Leviticus 23 and share in the joy of the Feast.

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Under the leadership of Pastor Firmin Ngatoua, the ICEJ Central African Branch has remained faithful in prayer and in participating in the online celebrations of the Feast of Tabernacles. Believers gathered at the Arpin Apostolic Church in Bangui to follow the programs broadcast from Jerusalem and enjoy this special time of fellowship together.

demonstrated that, even from a distance, it is possible to participate in this great international celebration and stand with Jerusalem in prayer and hope.

The meetings took place over several days. During the third day, participants received teaching on the sub-theme “Israel or ICEJ-Central African Republic celebrates Nothing,” accompanied by a the Feast of Tabernacles. presentation highlighting Israel’s unique geographical position in relation For those who long to experience Zion sooner, to the African continent. The participants we invite you to join the Envision Conference, showed great interest in the teachings and taking place February 1-4, or the Jerusalem enthusiastically followed the various Feast Summit, scheduled for May 25-27. programs. Until then, we leave you with this traditional The celebration concluded at noon on greeting filled with hope: September 30 at the Arpin Apostolic Church in Bangui, in an atmosphere of gratitude, “Next Year in Jerusalem!” joy and solidarity with Israel. Once again, the believers of the Central African Republic 2 0 | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026

DUTCH CHRISTIANS GATHERING FOR THE ANNUAL ISRAEL WEEKEND BY JA N N I E TO L H O E K

50 believers attended ICEJ-Netherlands’ annual Israel Weekend in August for worship, biblical teaching and expressions of practical solidarity with Israel. Young and old filled the venue, united by one compelling question: “Do We Hear the Footsteps of the Messiah in Our Time?”

I had the privilege of sharing updates on ICEJ’s projects in Israel, including initiatives supported by ICEJ-Netherlands. We also launched an appeal to restore the dining hall at Kibbutz Nir Oz, one of the communities devastated by the 7 October attacks. The delegates responded generously, showing that solidarity can become tangible help for those rebuilding their lives.

Throughout the weekend, Bible teaching, passionate worship and warm fellowship brought this question close to home. What does God’s Word tell us about Israel, and how should we respond to His purposes today? Three speakers challenged us and ICEJNetherlands national director Jacob Keegstra explored our expectations of the Messiah, connecting biblical prophecy with current world events and urging us to remain watchful and discerning. Faith came alive beyond the main meetings. Seminars on the Hebrew language, flags and banners, the shofar and prayer walks offered fresh insights and opportunities to grow. Around 50 children explored Israel’s wilderness journey through program, “Footsteps”. It was truly a weekend for the whole family.

Israeli Ambassador Zvi Vapni made an unannounced visit and expressed heartfelt gratitude for Dutch Christians’ prayers and steadfast support. The Israel Weekend is far more than an annual conference. It is a place where faith deepens, friendships grow and biblical conviction becomes practical commitment. Delegates returned home encouraged to pray, love and stand alongside Israel. As Hennie Keegstra often says, “The Israel Weekend is a foretaste of the Feast of Tabernacles.” And after a weekend like this, you understand exactly what she means.

RALLY ON OCTOBER 7

Israeli, Iranian and Druze Flags in Front of Stuttgart City Hall

BY K A R I N LO R E N Z, I C E J-G E R M A N Y

o mark the anniversary of the October 7, 2023, massacre, the ICEJ, together with other Christian and Jewish organisations, hosted a memorial rally on Stuttgart’s Marktplatz. Nearly 2,000 people attended. Many participants waved Israeli flags. The flag of the Jewish State also flew from City Hall. Representatives of the German state government, however, did not attend. Instead, numerous Iranian flags were on display: Many Iranians in exile used the rally to express their gratitude for Israel’s fight against the Iranian mullahs’ terrorist regime. The Druze community also showed its support and recalled that Israel was the only country to have intervened militarily when, following the fall of the Assad regime, Islamist terrorists carried out massacres against the Druze population on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights. Adele Raehmer, a survivor of the October 7, 2023, attack from Kibbutz Nirim, gave an eyewitness account of the day of the terrorist attack. Also, Holocaust survivor Eva Erben. The nearly 96-year-old had travelled from Israel to recount the day of the massacre and to warn against the resurgence of antisemitism worldwide. Gottfried Bühler, chairman of the German branch of the ICEJ, reminded the audience in his speech that all the wars Israel has been forced to wage since October 7 were triggered by attacks on Israel by these adversaries. “Israel does not wage wars of aggression, but must continue to defend its population to this day.” Over the past three years, antisemitic incidents in Germany have doubled. In 2025, 8,725 antisemitic incidents were documented—24 every single day. A few hundred meters away, another rally took place at the same time: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators chanted their anti-Israel slogans—deliberately on the anniversary of the Hamas massacre.

ENVISION ASIA 2027

fter the success of the first regional Envision conference in Batam, Indonesia, in the spring of 2026, the ICEJ is building on the momentum and will return to Asia again in June 2027. This time to Bangkok, Thailand. Envision Asia 2027 will be a unique gathering of Christian leaders from Thailand and across Asia to hear the message from Jerusalem and open the hearts and minds of believers to the plan of God for Israel and the nations. The main theme is taken from the book of Ruth: “Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God.” (Ruth 1:16) As the Body of Christ in Asia, we choose to stand by the people of God, and stand together to participate in God’s redemptive work for all nations. We honor the covenant that God has with Israel, while at the same time embracing His love for all nations, all peoples, and all communities. In Christ, the dividing wall has been broken down. Therefore, we are called to be a “One New Man,” a single family, and God’s fellow workers in bringing hope, reconciliation, and blessing to all nations. We invite believers from Asia and beyond to participate in this historic gathering in Bangkok from 1- 4 June 2027. Registration is open at envisionth2027.org

EXPERIENCING ISRAEL’S PAIN, FAITH AND UNWAVERING WELCOME BY M A R I A N N E VA N T I E L E N

longed to return to Israel for the Feast of Tabernacles, to help with ICEJ’s annual Feast, and to meet Homecare people I had met on earlier visits. My journey went smoothly, and I felt welcomed as soon as I arrived at Ben Gurion Airport. The next day, I joined Homecare nurse, Corrie van Maanen, at a large supermarket to buy groceries for an elderly lady. Having often done this while living in Israel with my husband, I set out without a second thought, wandering the aisles with my cart, unaware of what lay ahead.

in the Netherlands, Ireland and Norway— has spread rapidly and made major Israeli news. Witnessing this injustice firsthand, I feel deep indignation. I also feel ashamed of the Netherlands, a country I’ve loved all my life, though shame is giving way to frustration and helplessness. What can I do?

said. He was moved, too, and replied, “We are glad you are here.” “I am so happy to be here; we will keep praying for you, and I will come back—we won’t forget you.”

I spoke with a young father whose seven-year-old son stood beside him. When he asked where I was from, I hesitantly said Holland. He replied, “You are welcome—most welcome.” His heartfelt words moved me deeply. “I feel such shame for the Netherlands because we are turning our backs on Israel,” I

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Just a brief encounter; I wanted to embrace him, but I couldn’t, so I hugged the little boy beside him instead. We were both deeply moved. At a profound level, I see the people’s pain and loneliness; even as the world rejects them, they say: “Welcome, we’re glad you’re here.” That afternoon, I glimpsed the Father-heart of God—seeing how He shares His sorrow with us. I write this with all humility; who Suddenly, I noticed how exhausted am I to understand His heart and, in Marianne sits in a sukkah, sharing conversation everyone looked as they filled doing so, comfort His people? They and snacks with some of the elderly residents. their carts for the holidays. I had opened their lonely, wounded hearts the shocking realisation that to us on the parade that was so much many would miss loved ones at the Sukkot I’m enjoying the ICEJ celebration. Meaningful more than just a march. It might sound hard table—some killed, others still defending conversations reveal what is in people’s hearts. to grasp, but I witnessed the Jewish people Israel’s north and south. I quickly realised I I’ve met several Russian families Corrie visits genuinely celebrating amid their sorrow. had returned to a changed Israel. I had last weekly. With some elderly residents, we sat been there on October 7, 2023, the day of the in their sukkahs, sharing memories of life in The Homecare team had a beautiful table incursion and the war’s outbreak. The events the Former Soviet Union. I see how they’ve at the Feast, decorated with cards, magnets, had changed people to their core. embraced Jewish roots once hidden. One and two pomegranates, to engage with Feast word can’t sum it up, but gratitude tops the pilgrims. Days before my journey, I attended a pro-Israel list—gratitude for God’s faithfulness! rally in Amsterdam and witnessed intense I would like to share about Daniel, a 26-yearhostility toward Israel in the Netherlands. I Every year, the ICEJ holds a Feast march for old soldier and believer in Messiah who came travelled to Israel as a boycott became a real conference attendees from seventy countries, from northern Israel for the day. He made possibility, realising they were not turning with flags and traditional costumes. I have Aliyah from Russia with his parents at age their backs on Israel, but deliberately on the been looking forward to it, feeling close eleven and is fully integrated and truly Israeli. God of Israel. to the people. Today was different: we We discussed Israeli society: the prosperity joined the Dutch group—two young men and impressive development of its eighty The boycott has become reality, and the in orange outfits and wooden clogs—and years, alongside the loneliness. Feast of Tabernacles has begun. As believers waited to begin. Israelis came from far and from around the world gather in Israel, the wide to watch. Children pleaded, “Please, Daniel said: “We are living in increasingly boycott of products from Judea and Samaria, give me a flag!” Beautiful, expectant faces difficult times. It is a time when we are the Golan and East Jerusalem—originating surrounded us: fathers carrying children or increasingly expecting the return of the pushing strollers. Surrounded Messiah—like waiting for a bus; we cannot by Israelis in tears, embracing, afford to be late, and we don’t want to miss Marianne with Corrie at the Homecare sharing joy and spreading love. Him.”

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