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Israeli Ulpanim(*) Closed Until End of April – First Home Update

Shalom, dear Friends, During these tough times of uncertainty and stress, we want to send this message of encouragement to each of you. You supported us in happy and sad days, stayed faithful and close to us always, without fear. Now we want to hug …

C4I Holds 8th Asian Conference in India

Have you ever heard of Nagaland? Until a year ago I hadn’t. A pastor from Nagaland – a state in …

Live prayer blog: prayer points for Israel

Together with Ruth we can say to Israel: “Your people will be my people and your God my God.” Because …

Condemnation of Israel – A Call to Solidarity and Prayer

In the first decades of its existence, Israel was treated with enthusiasm and respect by both Church and State. But …

Should the Arab Joint List be Included?

Seek, and you shall find. This is true also for those who enjoy accusing the Jewish state of Israel of …

The Book of Revelation – Write Number Ten

“When the seven peals of thunder had spoken, I was about to write; and I heard a voice from Heaven …

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 …

The Book of Revelation – Write Number Nine

“He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will not go …

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 …

Eventful journey in turbulent times

Here and there you could hear worried cries about the burgeoning Corona virus and what if… But on Saturday afternoon …

Changing the situation (Jeremiah 31 – part 8)

In the New International Version (NIV), it says that the Lord will “bring Judah back from captivity” (Jeremiah 31:23). One …

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 …

Farewell to Elena

Early Tuesday morning, January 28, 2020, I received a phone call from Nataliya from Kiev: “Koen, we did it! Elena …

More than Sympathy

Food is desperately needed for the poor in Israel. Over one in five people live below the poverty line. But …

From San Remo to The Hague – How the Global Community is Breaching its ‘Sacred Trust’

The international community is breaching the ‘sacred trust’ promised to the Jewish people 100 years ago. In April 2020 it …

Trump’s ‘Peace to Prosperity’ Plan Unveiled

Tuesday, 28 January 2020 was one of the most extraordinary days in Israel’s history. Attorney-General Mandelblit filed an official indictment …

How long will you remain indecisive? (Jeremiah 31 – part 7)

Dancing is not for me. I don’t even know why. It is probably a mix of shyness and clumsiness. But …

First Home – The last Jew of Ugniv Went Home

The last Jew going home became reality for the small Ukrainian town of Ugniv. The last Jewish family of Ugniv …

The Book of Revelation – Write Number Two

“Therefore write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place …

Bar Mitzvah across generations

Bar Mitzvah is a traditional ritual of becoming grown up, it’s a day of joy but also a day of …