Published by: ICEJ
The Compassion of Jesus Never Fails
“As he [Jesus] approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it.” Luke 19:41-44
On Monday night a sad commemoration begins as Jews the world over fast reflect on the destruction of the First and Second Temples on the 9th of the Hebrew month of Av. Many other calamities are said to have occurred on, or about this day. For example, the expulsions from England in 1290 and from Spain in 1492 occurred on this date. According to tradition, It was also the 9th Av on which the twelve spies brought back a bad report about the Land of Canaan which discouraged the nation from entering their destiny and instead, doubted God’s promises.
We know that right now the nation of Israel is again in a period of danger and anxiety. But in the Book of Lamentations whose mournful prayers will be read on the 9th Av, the prophet reminds himself, “This I recall to mind, therefore I have hope. The LORD’s loving kindnesses indeed never cease, His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. ‘The LORD is my portion’ says my soul, ‘therefore I have hope in Him’.” [3:21-24] And even more, because God is the God of restoration, He promises to turn past sorrows and sufferings into joyful celebrations, sombre observations into occasions for cheerful feasts rather than fasts. (Zechariah 8 19)
RESTORING ISRAEL TOGETHER
A happier anniversary is that of the First Zionist Congress that was held on the 9thAugust 1897. Theodor Herzel’s vision of a homeland for the Jews was sounded as a rallying call to an exiled nation, his dream realised on the 14th May 1948.
A Time To Dance
- CEJ Australia is thrilled that amidst this challenging time, Israel has won 6 medals at the Olympics so far including gold for windsurfing.
A couple who both lost their right legs during the Hamas October 7 attack on southern Israel, were married recently after spending months in rehabilitation together.
RESILIENCE CENTRE PROJECT
YOUR ASSISTANCE IS URGENTLY NEEDED BY SEPTEMBER 1ST
Your assistance is needed URGENTLY by September 1st 2024, to rebuild these therapy rooms with the safety of Missile Sheltering. Your TAX DEDUCTIBLEdonations will ensure that one of these rooms are completed as a gift from Australia to the people of Israel who face constant threat still to this day.
FEAST OF TABERNACLES CELEBRATION 16TH-23RD OCTOBER
This year’s Feast will be unlike any other before it, as Christians gather from the nations to show their love and support for the grieving nation of Israel. We will be taking special steps to honour those most impacted by the atrocities of last October.
Your presence at this year’s Feast will serve as a great encouragement and comfort to Israelis, and help you better testify to what this nation has been through over the past year. – ICEJ President Dr Juergen Buhler
Register below to join us In Person or Online for this years Feast of Tabernacles
Please join us on Sunday 18th August from 4-6pm | Location TBA: Elsternwick area
Josh Frydenberg and Nova Peris have been at the forefront for Australians who reject hate, antisemitism and discrimination in Australian society.
A wonderful group of Jewish friends are thrilled to be able to host Josh and Nova and to hear about their important contributions.
JOIN US IN PRAYER
The heartbreaking massacre of Druze Children is one of the distressing happenings within and without the Land of Israel as they fight to defend themselves. Please join the army of intercessors to cry out on their behalf to the God of Israel.
If you would like to be part of ICEJ’s global 24/7 prayer,
click below to join the Australian prayer watch each
Tuesday 12-1pm or Wednesday 5-6am AEDT.
Also you are encouraged to be one of the hundreds who join the nightly
Global Prayer Gathering, Israel time 4-6pm, Australia 11pm – 1am.
Be sure to join our webinar this week for an important and informative Current Affairs discussion. Hosted by ICEJ Senior Vice President & Spokesman, David Parsons with featured guest, IDF Major (Res) Elliot Chodoff.
Topic: How Will Israel Respond to Iranian Attack?
Shabbat Shalom,
Sarah Way
ICEJ Australia National Director
