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Update from the Jaffa Institute

Dear friends, Thank you very much for your support. In the midst of everything going on in the world, it is most welcome to hear some good news. As always, I sincerely appreciate the faithful support of Christians for Israel, especially during this difficult time. …

72 new olim arrived from Ethiopia

Despite the coronavirus, it was possible to bring people home to Israel last week. These olim (immigrants) had been waiting …

Weekly Update: We are not in control of our world

All of a sudden, everything that seemed stable is being shaken. We are not in control of our world. The …

Is it okay to cry? – letter from Jerusalem

Recently I updated you about Aliyah in the times of Corona. I wrote with concern and yet with a feeling …

‘Dear me,’

In a few weeks’ time it will be Pesach, the celebration of the Exodus from Egypt, freedom from slavery. Unfortunately …

From Aliyah to Meals on Wheels: Shifting gears in Ukraine

In Ukraine, where Koen Carlier and his team are normally active helping Jews return to Israel, severe restrictions have been …

Weekly Update | Coronavirus: What is Go-d teaching us?

The Coronavirus continues to dominate our lives. This week we received a beautiful letter from Rabbi Shmuel Aharon Brodman, Chief …

What is the situation of Hineni’s soup kitchen?

We received this serious and at the same time encouraging letter from Benjamin Philip, Hineni’s director. This soup kitchen can …

The corona epidemic from a Jewish perspective

Everyone recognizes that this period is special. After all, there is hardly any person in the world whose lives have …

What does the Bible say about Corona

Amazingly we see it happen. A virus strikes worldwide. In the meantime, the Corona-outbreak is now in this list of …

Weekly Update: Times of crisis

The Coronavirus is dominating the news at the moment. Israeli PM Netanyahu has stated: “We are in the midst of …

Israel protects its borders and welcomes Aliyah

These are complex times for all of us in the world and Israel is no exception. With the news filled …

Rabbi Sacks on the connection between Judaism and Israel

How can Anti-Zionism be the new antisemitism? Surely there’s no connection between them. Antisemitism is hatred of Jews as a …

Separation – Land for Peace | In the Footsteps of Abraham with Johannes Gerloff #18

Increasing conflict marred the life in the Promised Land. The land was not able to bear the quarreling brothers. Abram …

Weekly Update: “ I will lift up my banner to the peoples”

Israel’s political crisis has not been resolved by the latest elections. It seems that the country is heading for more …

Journey to Egypt | In the Footsteps of Abraham with Johannes Gerloff #17

Was it a sin that Abram left the Promised Land because of economic hardship? Did he betray his wife by …

Weekly Update: “I will harden Pharaoh’s heart”

As always, there are some positive and some less-than-positive developments to report this week concerning Israel, the Jewish people and …

The Missionary | In the Footsteps of Abraham with Johannes Gerloff #16

Abram preached the gospel of the one, true and only God. He “made souls” for this cause. So he became …

Analysis: Israel’s Security Situation

The assassination of Qassem Soleimani, the commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), and Abu …

Weekly Update: “My dwelling place will be with them”

There is a lot of discussion at the moment in Israel and around the world about the Trump peace plan, …