Blessing Israel Together

Purim is the Jewish festival of redemption! The celebration of the failure of Haman's plot to annihilate the Jewish people. This year Purim will be celebrated on March 24th & 25th.

When new mothers and babies at risk or pregnant women in trouble have no place to turn, centers all across Israel stand ready to provide.  These nonprofits are located all across Israel, with committed staff with a heart to help, yet without government budget.

O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch.  Psalm 5:3

In the never-ending debate between political rivals, the latest fracas erupted after right-wing Minister of Education Naftali Bennet posted to Facebook this week stating, "I am proud to announce that fifty years after Jerusalem was freed, the educational system will devote the next year to our united capital."

Adonai is my strength and shield; in him my heart trusted, and I have been helped. Psalm 28:7

  ... and where the Spirit of Adonai is, there is freedom. 2 Cor 3:17

Yet you, Lord , are our Father.  We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.  Isaiah 64:8

189,000 Holocaust Survivors live in Israel, of which 45,000 live below the poverty line, according to the annual report of the Holocaust Survivors Welfare Assn in 2015. According to the report, 30% of Holocaust Survivors reported that they were forced to give up on food and 25% on medicines and medical care because of the economic situation.

The following is a February Update from our Executive Director of Israel Relief Aid in Modiin Israel:

Shalom Chaverim (Friends)! We need your help writing notes of encouragement to the crew members of an Israeli Artillery Ship. 

They have to be alert and ready for anything at any time. Just yesterday there were 5 attacks within the space of 24 hours. And our young sons and daughters responded quickly preventing any injuries amongst our security forces.

For God so loved the world that he gave his only and unique Son, so that everyone who trusts in him may have eternal life, instead of being utterly destroyed. John 3:16

Beloved friends, let us love one another; because love is from God; and everyone who loves has God as his Father and knows God.  1 John 4:7

Our God is an Awesome God. What more do we need? ‪O God, You are more awesome than Your holy places. The God of Israel is He who gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God! Psalm 68:35

  Adonai has woven into us the ability to discern what is best if we’re closely following Him. Knowledge is wisdom that comes from acquiring truth. Insight (understanding) is wisdom that comes from living out the truth we acquire. Discernment is wisdom that comes from the Holy Spirit’s reminders of that knowledge and insight. It’s not about trusting ourselves. Rather, it’s about trusting the Ruach Ha Kodesh (Holy Spirit). When we’ve done what we need to do to acquire the knowledge and insight of truth, then the discernment of that truth is there. We must learn to trust and use that discernment because the more we do this, the more wisdom we acquire to make God-honoring decisions. Abba Father, we want to make decisions that honor You this year. Lead us as we develop a trustworthy discernment. In Yeshua's Name, Amen.

In honor of the Holocaust Survivors from Lod, a grand party for Israel’s “Tu b’Shevat” commemoration was held by Israel Relief Aid in January.

Therefore, if anyone is united with the Messiah, he is a new creation — the old has passed; look, what has come is fresh and new! 2 Cor 5:17

The Israel Water Authority (IWA) has determined that Israel is suffering from yet another year of drought, the third in a row, after the Sea of Galilee (known locally as the Kinneret) rose by only a fraction of its typical winter increase.

For the eyes of Adonai move here and there throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong on behalf of those who are wholehearted toward Him… 2 Chronicles 16:9 Even when we fail to fix our sight on Him, God's eyes are fixed on us. His eyes aren't waiting to see us stumble, but are scanning this swiveling globe because the Creator of the universe wants to create something new in us.  Remembering this truth could change everything. God sees us, so we're not invisible. God sees us, so we're not invaluable. God sees us, so we're not unknown.  God see us, so we're not forgotten. Abba, help us remember that You long to give us strength when we are weak. Grow in us a heart that is fully committed to You, and fix our minds on Your wondrous promises today. In Yeshuas' Name, Amen.

Another shipping container of humanitarian aid recently was brought in to Israel delivered to a unique group of Israelis:  The “unknown children” . . . who have been removed to foster homes by the social welfare services following severe abuse, neglect, and tragedy.

Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Proverbs 4:23 NLT Here are four spiritual habits to help maintain a strong, healthy heart. 1) Develop a HEART for GOD — Make time each day to dig into His Word. As we spend time with God and meditate on His truth, we gain godly perspectives on our dilemmas, choices and challenges. He prepares us each day for all we face. 2) Stay HEART to HEART — Develop healthy community as you journey through life. Surround yourself with godly people who believe in you and help you find the best for your life. 3) Let God OPEN the EYES of YOUR HEART — As we spend time with God each day, we see other people the way HE sees them. We begin to see glimpses of their passions, gifts and talents. 4) Maintain your UNIQUE HEART — Learn to take care of yourself to make sure your identity is found exclusively in God. Abba– Create in us a clean heart and renew a right spirit within us so that we can go about our day with the right heart ...

Despite wars and terror, the exiles continue to return to Zion! More than 30,000 immigrants arrived in Israel in 2015, a 10 percent increase over the previous year and the highest immigration (aliyah) figure since 2003.