Mourning changed to dancing last Tuesday evening as Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror concluded, and celebrations began for Modern Israel’s 78th year. The jarring switch from grief to rejoicing is a reminder of the cost of Israel’s Independence, gained in 1948. We rejoice with her and on Sunday in Sydney, ICEJ will be represented at a celebration held by Australian Jewish Community.
Israel's Independence Day Family Festival
If you live in Sydney, you can come and celebrate with us this Sunday April 26th –Independence Day Family Carnival, 12:30pm – 4:30pm, Eastern Suburbs location. Some of our team will be there, come and find our ICEJ stand to meet some of the team.
This Saturday, the 25th of April 2026, Australia and New Zealand remember their own fallen. In light of Israel’s recent Independence Day celebration, we recount the never to be forgotten ANZAC bravery when the Mounted New Zealanders took a strategic Turkish position opening the possibility of taking Beersheva and its important and desperately needed water wells by the Australian Light Horse. That epic charge which took control of the town was the last great cavalry charge in military history leading the end of the Ottoman Empire’s rule over the Holy Land and eventually to the re-establishment of the State of Israel.
ANZAC commemoration painting
With Anzac Day approaching, to commemorate the anniversary of the victorious charge at Beersheba, ICEJ Australia commissioned a painting through Australian Artist, Global Evangelist, Dr Tim Hall. By purchasing from ICEJ, you are supporting the continued works and efforts in supporting Israel now and into the future. If you wish to purchase one, we have some available in three various sizes, click below to view more and donate by purchasing one today.
Combatting Global Antisemitism
ICEJ President Dr. Jürgen Bühler spoke out against an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that was burned as part of a recent Easter service in Spain. He has rightly called out Israel hostility which even more sadly, was on display in the name of Christianity. This was well received by the global Jewish community.
ICEJ Australia is hosting His Excellency Ambassador Hillel Newman and Deputy Foreign Minister of Israel Sharren Miriam Haskel-Harpaz for this ONLINE event exclusively for our leading supporters of Israel, Christian Pastors and leaders and heads of Christian /Zionist organisations.
The exact time and date is TBC, but if you are interested please register and we will be sending out more information in due course.
We are urgently convening the Jerusalem Summit. Our aim is to equip Christian leaders to understand and respond to modern antisemitism, to restore biblical clarity on Israel, covenant and the Church, and to strengthen the Church’s public and theological witness in a time of confusion.
This summit is intentionally practical. Participants will receive usable teaching from leading theologians and experts around the world, pastoral tools and resources ready for immediate implementation in churches, Bible schools and leadership networks. This is meant to be taught, preached and lived.
The Jerusalem Summit is especially for pastors, theologians, Bible teachers and leaders responsible for doctrine, education and public witness — for all who love Israel and care about the integrity of the Church. I urge you to give the Jerusalem Summit priority.
FEAST OF TABERNACLES 2026
“The Lord also will roar from Zion, And utter His voice from Jerusalem; The heavens and earth will shake; But the Lord will be a shelter for His people, And the strength of the children of Israel.” – Joel 3:16
Celebrate this Succot like never before in Jerusalem at the ICEJ Feast of Tabernacles!
A Biblical Mandate
“Comfort, comfort My people!” says your God. Isaiah 40:1
From the ICEJ global headquarters in Jerusalem, the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem reaches out to all segments of Israeli society with tangible expressions of Christian love and concern.
The ICEJ Australia branch is one of many national branches and representatives in over 95 countries, and supporters in more than 185 nations worldwide, connecting Christians all across the globe with Israel.
Thank you for your support,
Sarah Way
ICEJ Australia National Director
