2+ week, 3+ day ago (264+ words) Home " Bless the Nation of Israel: Protect Her Widows The poverty Ruth and Naomi faced came only after their husbands" deaths. Ruth"s devotion to Naomi in their shared widowhood is a testament to their resilience, but it"s also a reminder of how the loss of a husband or father meant more than emotional grief'it meant the loss of financial security, protection, and societal standing. Take Miriam, for instance. Miriam"s husband, Yossi, was killed in a terror attack while serving in the Israeli Defense Forces. Left to raise three children on her own, Miriam has fought to keep the family together, but the financial strain is immense. "I can"t even afford to send my kids to school anymore," she says. "It feels like everything I"ve worked for is slipping away." Miriam"s story is just one…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (640+ words) When Gayle Timberlake first walked the streets of Jerusalem after college, she realized her faith had a missing piece " the land. The post Gayle Timberlake's Simka: teaching the Bible where It happened appeared first on Israel365 News. When Gayle Timberlake first walked the streets of Jerusalem after college, she realized her faith had a missing piece " the land. "I knew the God of the Bible," she told Rabbi Rami Goldberg on Biblical Money, "but I hadn't met the God of history who walked in a specific place." That shock of recognition set her course. Today, through the Simka Foundation, she takes Christians to Israel, Turkey, and even Saudi Arabia; leads weekly Shabbat gatherings across U.S. cities; and equips pastors and business leaders to read Scripture in the culture and language that birthed it. The conversation was recorded for Israel365's podcast, which connects…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (236+ words) Home " "A Generation of Thirsty Souls: Inside Tel Aviv's Unexpected Spiritual Awakening "She told me, "Mom, we're a generation of thirsty souls,' Banai recalled during the interview. The phrase came from a popular Israeli song that captures something her generation never experienced: young Israelis embracing Jewish practice in unconventional, personal ways'attending synagogue one day, living secular the next, picking and choosing traditions without formal religious commitment. "It's clear to them at a deep level, Rabbi Asaf said, "but they can't yet put it into words. We're seeing far more people joining classes, prayers, and Shabbat meals. The demand has skyrocketed. The spiritual energy reached its peak this past Yom Kippur when 1,500 people joined Rosh Yehudi's prayers in Tel Aviv's Meir Park. "The crowd was enormous, Rabbi Asaf recalled. "Many said they could feel it'that when we were divided, war broke…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (566+ words) Home " Your Biblical Netflix for Scripture Study (Plus a Free Holiday Gift!) Bible Plus is an online learning platform offering hundreds of hours of video courses taught by expert scholars and teachers based in Israel'the very land where Scripture was written. Every course is built around The Israel Bible, a complete English translation with rich commentary connecting Scripture to the Land of Israel. "Think of it like your own Biblical Netflix," Sara from Bible Plus explains. "Every course we offer helps students understand Scripture in the world where it all happened." The platform covers the entire Hebrew Bible'Genesis through the prophets'along with explorations of biblical characters like Rachel and Leah, Isaac and Rebecca, and Cain and Abel. Students can also dive into courses on Jewish holidays like the High Holidays, Day of Atonement, Feast of Tabernacles, and the Sabbath'all providing…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (998+ words) We are at a critical moment. If we do not act now, Israel risks losing the support of the younger evangelical generation. The post Bishop Robert Stearns Leads an Extraordinary Delegation of Evangelical Leaders to Israel appeared first on Israel365 News. "We are on the verge of losing the younger evangelical generation for Israel " and we must act now." An extraordinary delegation of evangelical leaders and senior pastors from across the United States, led by Bishop Robert Stearns, Founder and Executive Director of Eagles" Wings, has completed a powerful solidarity mission in Israel -in a profound journey of faith, friendship, and unity with the people of Israel. The delegation included 70 pastors from 22 U.S. states, representing diverse denominations and communities, as part of a continuing effort to strengthen the bond and build bridges between the global Christian and the Jewish communities, starting here…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (259+ words) Home " New Book Argues October 7th Launched "Universal Zionism" Era. Here"s What That Means. The Spiritual Heart of Universal Zionism Israel"s New Role as a Moral Superpower This vision of Israel leading the world through ethical leadership and spiritual authority is a bold departure from the traditional understanding of power. According to Rabbi Weisz, Israel"s true strength will lie in its ability to inspire other nations to adopt the values that have allowed it to thrive despite the odds. A Call to Action: The Power of Jewish-Christian Alliance In the book, Rabbi Weisz challenges readers to embrace this vision and to actively participate in the unfolding story of Israel"s mission to heal and redeem the world. As he explains, the events of October 7th showed the world the deep divides we face'but Israel"s response can be a…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (483+ words) Home " "Crossing Over the Broken Glass" On November 910, 1938, Kristallnacht'the Night of Broken Glass'shocked the world. Synagogues, schools, businesses, and cemeteries across Germany were desecrated, thousands of Jewish families were brutalized, and 30,000 Jewish men were imprisoned in concentration camps. Though the world looked on in horror, attention quickly faded, leaving Jewish communities to grieve in isolation. Eighty-six years later, that same spirit of hatred has reemerged. Following the atrocities of October 7, 2023, the ancient poison of antisemitism is again spreading rapidly around the globe'in universities, on city streets, and even in places of worship. "In my lifetime, I've never seen such open hostility toward the Jewish people," said Rabbi Elie Mischel, Director of Education at Israel365. "We are witnessing an explosion of antisemitism unlike anything since the Holocaust. That's why gatherings like this, Kristallnacht commemoration, are not just meaningful'they are essential. Silence in…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (520+ words) Home " Divine Guidance and Bold Action: What Rebekah Can Teach Us About Standing with Israel Today The Torah portion of Chayei Sarah isn't just a story from ancient times'it's a powerful, timeless lesson that speaks directly to the struggles we face today." With themes of divine guidance and the courage to act in faith, this portion offers profound insights for navigating the challenges of our modern world. It is also this week's Torah portion.For those unfamiliar with the term, a Torah portion (parsha) is a weekly section from the Torah, the central text of the Jewish faith, that is read and reflected upon by Jewish communities worldwide. Each portion is filled with timeless wisdom, and the story of Chayei Sarah offers us deep insight into faith, action, and divine guidance. Rebekah's response is nothing short of extraordinary. When she…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (884+ words) Home " One Million Strong: The Shabbat Project 2025 Unites Jewish Communities Across 100 Countries As the sun sets on Friday evening, more than one million Israelis, and countless Jews across 1,500 cities in 100 countries, will participate in the 2025 Shabbat Project, a global initiative that has grown from a single community effort in South Africa into what organizers describe as the world's largest Jewish unity movement. The thirteenth annual Shabbat Project, coinciding with Parashat Vayera on November 7-8, invites Jews from all backgrounds and levels of observance to celebrate Shabbat together under the theme "Shabbat is a Gift. Be Present'a timely message in an age of digital overwhelm and global Jewish anxiety. This year's emphasis on Israel reflects both the country's central role in Jewish life and the collective trauma and resilience following the events of October 7, 2023. According to a new national survey commissioned by…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago (709+ words) Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz is the Senior Reporter for Israel365 News. com (formerly Breaking Israel News). He made Aliyah to Israel in 1991 and served as a combat medic in the IDF. Berkowitz studied Jewish law and received rabbinical ordination in Israel and lives in the Golan Heights with his wife and their four children. . " The Master of Return and the Eleventh Light is his third published book and is available from Root Source Publishing. https://root-source.com/product/the-master-of-return/ According to a new survey by the Jewish People Policy Institute, the war against Hamas has catalyzed a spiritual transformation among young Israelis that defies decades of secularization trends. One-third of Jewish Israelis under 25 now observe more religious traditions than before the conflict, with prayer leading the surge at 38% among youth'a rate higher than any other age group. The JPPI survey of over 1,200 adult Israelis reveals that…...