On October 7, terrorists took over the Children’s Centre – it was a strategic act. They knew it included the heaviest fortified missile protected buildings in the centre of the community. One of the most heroic battles took place between the medical centre and the kindergarten, lasting for 7 hours.
Last year, the ICEJ assisted 3,653 Jews in their Aliyah and Integration process in Israel, which was 11.3% of the total immigration figures for 2024. That brings our cumulative total to 188,977 Jews assisted with Aliyah since the Christian Embassy’s founding in 1980.
This year, the ICEJ marked the Passover season once again by distributing gifts and grocery coupons to Jewish families across Israel over recent weeks. These gifts brought joy and relief to many in need, ensuring they could celebrate this landmark holiday with dignity.
The Israeli Declaration of Independence, which realized Herzl’s dream, coincided with the end of British rule over the Palestine Mandate. In his declaration, Ben-Gurion called for peace and equality for all inhabitants and extended a hand to neighbouring states. Yet, the very next day, Israel was invaded by several Arab nations, initiating Israel’s War of Independence. Despite overwhelming odds, the fledgling Israeli state prevailed – a victory nothing short of miraculous, showing that God’s hand was at work.
After more than sixteen months of war, the Israeli communities along the Gaza border are slowly starting to return to their homes and plan for the future. The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem is working to support these devastated communities through numerous far-reaching initiatives aimed at helping them recover from the trauma of October 7 and rebuild their lives.
After more than sixteen months of war, the Israeli communities along the Gaza border are slowly starting to return to their homes and plan for the future. The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem is working to support these devastated communities through numerous far-reaching initiatives aimed at helping them recover from the trauma of October 7 and rebuild their lives.
In 1987, I was serving on the pastoral team of an expatriate church that met in the main auditorium of the YMCA on King David Street in Jerusalem. Just a few days before Christmas, I was meeting with my fellow pastors over breakfast. Suddenly, the restaurant floor manager, a Jewish man called Yossi, came over and asked if he could join us. We duly welcomed him and asked him to take a seat.
Following the Holocaust many survivors made Australia their new home, far from the horror they had lived through. And there are Holocaust memorial museums that preserve the memories and document the genocide. Visit the one in your State or Territory to refresh your knowledge of the history.
Passover is a reminder of God’s faithfulness to Israel, rescuing them from Egyptian slavery and bringing them into the promised land, in fulfilment of His covenant with Abraham. It highlights Israel’s vital role in God’s salvation plan and shows that God will always deliver His chosen people – an important reminder as we witness unprecedented hostility towards Israel today.
Jesus’ crucifixion occurred during Passover, now commemorated on Good Friday. Just as the blood of the lamb saved the Israelites from judgment and led to their deliverance from slavery (Exodus 12), so the blood of Jesus offers salvation, exempting us from God’s judgment and delivering us from the consequences of sin.
Jesus’ crucifixion occurred during Passover, now commemorated on Good Friday. Just as the blood of the lamb saved the Israelites from judgment and led to their deliverance from slavery (Exodus 12), so the blood of Jesus offers salvation, exempting us from God’s judgment and delivering us from the consequences of sin.
After more than sixteen months of war, the Israeli communities along the Gaza border are slowly starting to return to their homes and plan for the future. The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem is working to support these devastated communities through numerous far-reaching initiatives aimed at helping them recover from the trauma of October 7 and rebuild their lives.
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