This month is full of significant Jewish Feasts. But what are the Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement, and Feast of Tabernacles all about?
Zechariah 14:16-19 speaks of a time in the future when the nations will be required to go up to Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles.
Israel’s sharp divide over judicial reforms has Iran and its regional proxy militias thinking the Jewish state is weak and exposed. Towns in northern Israel are unprepared for what is likely to come in a future war with the Hizbullah.
The recent reports of Jews attacking Christians in Israel are real. There has been a surge in Jewish harassment and assaults on Christians and church properties in Israel since the start of the year. How are we to respond in love?
Today, Friday the 18th of August, is the first day of the Hebrew month Elul. It begins a season that is for preparation, and searching hearts and lives before the LORD including repairing relationships with others.
In this week’s Torah portion, we come across the “Shema”. In English it means to “hear” or “listen”. But in Hebrew, the context of the word points to paying attention, to focus, to not just listen, but to hear & respond to God.
Why is Jerusalem important in the Bible, and why does it continue to be important to Christians today? Jerusalem has almost 1,000 verses that mention it, and it’s the only physical place declared “holy” in the Bible.
Next Thursday falls on the 9th of the biblical month of Av. On this day, Jews observes the traditions of mourning, as it commemorates many tragedies that occurred on this day throughout Jewish history
The recent Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast in the Gold Coast was a foretaste of Heaven. ICEJ were proud to support this event with other kindred souls.
This week’s Torah Portion includes events from Numbers 25:10-31, where many listened to deceptive messages about abandoning good for evil. Today, we can be encouraged to stand firm for righteousness just as the Priest did.
Contrary to the many critics who contend Israel is a racist state, this nation actually stands as the only real democratic country in the Middle East.
Tammuz is the beginning of summer and grapes are beginning to ripen. Tammuz incudes both distressing and uplifting Biblical events, but we remember that the LORD is ready to hear prayer.
Your embassy in Jerusalem for over 40 years.
