National Directors Update: 12 Days That Reshaped The Middle East
July 4th marked the anniversary of the raid on Entebbe (Operation Thunderbolt), a heroic mission carried out by the elite Israeli commando unit Sayeret Matkal on July 4, 1976.
July 4th marked the anniversary of the raid on Entebbe (Operation Thunderbolt), a heroic mission carried out by the elite Israeli commando unit Sayeret Matkal on July 4, 1976.
In the wake of Israel’s emerging victory over Iran during what has been dubbed “The 12 Day War”, it is critical that world leaders determine which narrative holds the truth—because folly on an issue as grave as nuclear arms can be disastrous.
When Israelis huddled in bomb shelters together and waited for the all-clear of the nightly Iranian missile barrages during 12 days of war, they wondered once again whether they had friends in the world who would care.
Throughout history, Israel have continued to be a light to the word. Whether in a Biblical sense or in the realm of social economical advancements. In this article, we take another look at more examples of how Israel have contributed positively to the modern world we live in.
As we continue to marvel at Israel’s ability to degrade Iran’s nuclear and ballistic weapons capabilities, and of its intelligence services to operate within Iran with such ease, we also reflect on the broader legacy of the Israeli military and its history of daring operations.
On June 12, Israel and the world woke to a new reality with global implications. In a stunning operation dubbed Operation Rising Lion (recalling Numbers 23:24), Israel struck key Iranian nuclear facilities and senior military leaders, miraculously setting back Iran’s nuclear program and containing its ballistic missile threat – a challenge many once thought impossible.
The Christian Embassy just achieved a major milestone in our efforts to strengthen the emergency responders’ network in northern Israel, as the fifth and final communications relay system and antenna were successfully installed in the Upper Galilee.
For many of our residents, life has been filled with hardship and loss, but this salon offers something simple yet powerful: the chance to feel refreshed, valued and uplifted. A fresh haircut, or a neat manicure or pedicure, might seem small, but to them it means being seen, being cared for, and being reminded that they matter.
As the ICEJ continues to expand its outreach, events like the Estonia youth gathering are crucial in shaping the next generation of madrichim—young leaders who will guide others in Jewish identity and possibly toward the path of Aliyah.
The year 2025 marks 1700 years since the landmark Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, commemorated by many churches around the world. What was so tragic about Nicaea is that it was only the second universal council of the Church. Whereas in Acts 15 the Jewish-led church went beyond their traditions to welcome and embrace Gentile believers, the Gentile church after Nicaea shamelessly rejected the Jews from all church life and began fuelling Christian antisemitism for generations to come.
Pentecost commemorates the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as described in Acts 2:1–4, when God’s presence came upon the followers of Jesus in a new and powerful way.
Shavuot is the second of the three major festivals known as the Pilgrim Festivals. Of the seven appointed feasts of the LORD, three were decreed by the LORD as “Solemn Feasts” to which all Israelite men were expected to celebrate in Jerusalem (make pilgrimage).