Going Up: Jews Continue To Return Home With Aliyah
Aliyah (a Hebrew word meaning “go up”) has come to mean the return of the Jews to the Land of Israel, their ancestral homeland.
Aliyah (a Hebrew word meaning “go up”) has come to mean the return of the Jews to the Land of Israel, their ancestral homeland.
The Jews are a remarkable people. Consider, for instance, that they are the only people who have been violently uprooted from their homeland not once but twice, only to return to that land each time to re-establish their national sovereignty.
Traditionally, the summer months are a peak season for Aliyah, as Jewish families relocate before the Israeli school year starts on September 1. This year, however, there is a heightened urgency due to the global surge in antisemitism. Remarkably, many are choosing to make Aliyah not despite the current conflict, but because of it, as they are driven by a desire to contribute to Israel’s needs during these trying times.
For many Christians, Abraham is just one of many great men of God in the Bible. However, God’s word gives Abraham unique characteristics that no other person besides Jesus ever attained. It can be said that when Abraham appeared, salvation history began.
The world has witnessed an unprecedented surge of antisemitism and hostility towards Israel since the tragic events of October 7, 2023. The disproportionate focus on Israel often appears irrational, with no equivalent focus on other conflicts or territorial disputes. Why does this tiny sliver of land provoke such chaos worldwide?
The Jewish Agency for Israel had initially expected around 20 students, but by the end of the month, thanks to the second ICEJ-sponsored flight under the Naale program, the total number of new arrivals reached more than double the expected number, with 18 from Ukraine and 5 from Moldova.
A father and his three year old son were seriously injured in a shooting attack on their car. The wounds healed but the trauma for the little boy remained. Along with others in the community, the father developed the Therapy Centre including horseback riding to help his son and other children affected by terror attacks.
“This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! And he shall bring forth the capstone with shouts of “Grace, grace to it!”’” (Zechariah 4:6-7)
Most churches today struggle with the concept of a just war. Most Western countries have not had wars in recent decades and thus we have developed a type of pacifist attitude towards any war situation. But how should Christians approach war? This question is especially relevant in light of Israel’s current conflict with Hamas.
The war against the Jews has been waged from the dawn of history and is relentless until this very day as we are now witnessing with the awful and outrageous assault on Israel’s southern villages and towns a year ago.
The Horse Therapy farm helps rebuild children and family’s lives to establish normality and bring comfort to those suffering PTSD during this ongoing war. The staff’s dedication and innovative approach is providing invaluable healing for the current traumatized children as well as building resilience for the future.
On October 31st, the world may be celebrating a corrupt Halloween …but discover the TRUTH behind this historic day in Church history and Australia’s history with Israel.