Israel Connect
Israel Connect is your bridge to the land and people of Israel! What is God’s heart towards Israel and the Jewish people? Hear the latest news from Israel! Get an in-depth and close-up view from Israeli guests we interview!
We learn more about Zechariah’s Hope, an outreach ministry to Misgav Am since 2006. How has the war affected the residents of this Kibbutz? How are the residents coping with being displaced from their homes for more than 6 months? Why should Christians stand with and support Israel? How can churches get involved with showing the love of God in a tangible, practical way to the residents of the Kibbutz communities in the North of Israel? Listen in and find out more!
Today, we meet Pastor Carl of Church on the Rock, in Florence Oregon and his two Israeli guests, Buddy and Natalie D. Buddy and Natalie are from Misgav Am, a Kibbutz on the Northernmost border of Israel overlooking Lebanon. How has the war affected the residents of this Kibbutz? How are the residents coping with being displaced from their homes for more than 6 months? Why should Christians stand with and support Israel? Listen in and find out more!
“For if you remain completely SILENT at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from ANOTHER place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14
The IDF is poised to go into Rafah and take down the last four squadrons of Hamas operatives, but the Biden regime is saying they may condition military aid if Israel goes into Rafah. Why does Biden not want Israel to win the war against Hamas? Why is the Biden regime treating Israel like they are a “colony” instead of treating Israel as a free, independent and sovereign nation?
Takeaways from the NRB Conference and KeepGodsLand Launch!
Today, we interview Ruth Guggenheim, one of the key leaders of EmunahIsrael.org.
She recently traveled to Nashville, TN to attend the National Religious Broadcasters Conference. She was also involved with Israel365’s launch event of KeepGodsLand.
In this Israel Connect News Update we look at how:
*Egypt is building some very serious walls to keep Gazans OUT! Why?
* UNRWA is a front for Hamas terrorists *Humanitarian aid trucked into Gaza stolen by Hamas *One Palestinian citizen is fed up with Hamas!
*Biden aid comes with strings attached. Israel is increasing domestic weapons production.
*A look inside Hamas terror tunnels
*A warm welcome home for some IDF heroes!
*Kfir brigade takes oath of service at the Western Wall! *IDF soldiers celebrating Shabbat!
(Feb 20, 2024)In this Israel news update we look at: *Latest look at Gaza *Systematic destruction of Hamas terror and tunnel structures in Gaza *Hamas weapons manufacturing being dismantled *Who is Hezbollah? *The Hamas-Iran Alliance-A Terrorist axis of evil We close with a short video capturing President Herzog singing with fellow Israelis “I believe in the coming of Mashiach”.
(Feb 20, 2024)The Biden regime met with Arabs in Egypt last week and they are rushing to complete a detailed comprehensive plan to UNILATERALLY declare, decree and recognize a Palestinian state. In the height of presumptive arrogance, Israel was NOT invited to the table at these talks in Egypt! The Israeli cabinet has outright rejected global recognition of a Palestinian state. In effect, this would be rewarding the Hamas butchers for the horrific actions on Oct 7 by giving them a Palestinian state.
What should Israel do with Gaza after the war against Hamas in Gaza is finished? Israel is under intense pressure from the Biden administration to embrace the Two-State Solution and declare a Palestinian state. The vast majority of the people in Israel do NOT support this and call it the Two-State “Delusion”. When will the government catch up with the will of the people? When the war against Hamas is over, what should Israel do with the Gazans remaining? Should Israel annex and declare sovereignty over Gaza and the Biblical heartland? What can Christians do right now to stand with and support Israel in this war?
Last fall, a journalist asked Netanyahu to name his favorite bible character. Netanyahu replied with a fascinating answer: “King Saul. He was tragic.” Why does is Netanyahu’s favorite bible character King Saul? Eli Mischel recently wrote an article that did a deep dive on this topic. What do King Saul and Benjamin Netanyahu have in common? Will Bibi finish the job against the Amalekites that King Saul failed to do? Elie shares how there is a “spiritual renewal” happening in a profound way amongst the IDF soldiers and amongst the Jewish people.
(Jan 18, 2024) In this news update from the Israel-Hamas war front, we look at the following:
*Summary of where Israel is at in the war against Hamas
*An important message from an IDF spokesman
*Hamas terrorists continue to surrender: one man curses Hamas organization!
*Has the world gone mad? London has fallen…is your city next?
*Praying for the release of the remaining hostages at the Western Wall
What happens to the 2 million Gazan residents when the war is over? Gaza has been decimated. How can Israel balance humanitarian strategies for local Gazans while still completely decimating the Hamas terrorist presence and infrastructure? Jonathan offers a surprising and creative solution that I have not heard anywhere else! Jonathan also shares about his amazing new book, Israel the Miracle. Find Jonathan’s podcast, Inspiration from Zion, on Spotify!
In this interview, we meet with Jonathan Feldstein, Founder of the Genesis 123 Foundation. In our first segment, he shares about how he became involved in building bridges between Jews and Christians. He has been a tremendous advocate for the hostages who are still being held in Gaza. How can Israel get them home? What can Christians do to stand with Israel and advocate for the hostages? Listen in and find out more!
In this news update from the Israel-Hamas war front, we look at the following:
*Hamas continues to hijack humanitarian aid being brought into Gaza from Israel.
*Group of 3000 UNRWA Teachers Celebrates Hamas Massacre and Rape
*Hamas indoctrinates children from a young age to hate Jews.
In this segment, Eliyahu reflects on Israel’s war with Hamas. What happens to Gaza after the war is over? Israel is coming under a lot of international pressure to go for a “two-state solution”, and establish a Palestinian state. Is that realistic? Is there a better solution? What is on the minds of the Knesset members? What is on the minds of Israeli citizens?
Eliyahu also shares what Christians can do to stand with and support Israel and the Jewish people right now!
Today, we interview Eliyahu Berkowitz, senior news writer for Israel365 News.
Eliyahu shares about end-time events from a Jewish perspective. In the end of days, Gog/Magog will form an alliance Ishmael and Esau. What will that look like? Are we seeing the formation of that alliance now? What are some of the “birth pangs” indicating that we are getting close to the final redemption and the coming of Mashiach?
In the second part of our interview with Rivkah, we turn our attention to a burning question: What will the future redemption (Geulah) look like? What immediately precedes the redemption? It can be likened to a pregnant woman who is now having heavy labor pains. What are those labor pains? How close are we to the coming of Mashiach and the establishment of His kingdom?
Believers from both the Jewish and Christian side of the aisle have been praying the Psalms over Israel and the IDF. Today, we interview Rivkah Adler, and in our first segment, we dive into two Psalms: Psalm 20 and Psalm 121. We read them in both English and Hebrew, and then Rivkah unpacks these two Psalms for us.
In Part 2, Chaim Eisen shares insights about the deeper meaning of Hanukkah and how this relates to the war with Hamas (Haggai 2:10, 20).
In this edition of “Israel Connect” we meet Rabbi Chaim Eisen, an Orthodox Jew and a trained bible scholar with a deep love for God’s word. He has a heart for building relationships with Christians. In Part 1, he shares with us scriptures that give us some insight into what this war with Hamas may be leading up to (Psalm 83, Zech 14, Ezek 39).
In this news update:
*IDF expands ground operation into Gaza
*Netanyahu vows total victory against Hamas
*Rockets found under UNRWA relief supplies raises big questions
*More than 800 tunnels found in the Gaza strip
*8 Days of Prayer During the 8 Days of Hanukkah (Dec 7-15)
In this news update we take a look at what life after Oct 7 looks like for surviving members of Kibbutz Beeri. We see some video footage of Gaza Port before and after. We hear an important message about the hostages that are slowly being released and trickling back to Israel. We take a look at an excellent analysis from Caroline Glick: Biden is the primary obstacle to an Israeli victory. We wrap up with this: Israel has a moral imperative to resume and win the war against Hamas and finish the job of eradicating Hamas.
Redemption and Bridge Building: "Light up the Church" & Hanukkah Symposium Coming!
Today we interview Gidon Ariel, CEO and co-founder of Root-Source.com. He shares with us about the recent “Light up the Church” event that took place on Nov 9, 2023.
Gidon will also be co-hosting an online Hanukkah Symposium on Sunday Dec 10. This amazing Symposium will bring three Christian scholars and three Jewish scholars together to share on some rich topics about Hanukkah,
In this news update we share with you details of the deal for the release of 50 Israeli hostages that has been approved by the Israeli war cabinet.
Latest news update:
High Court Rejects Petition that Sought to Repeal Hostage Deal
Release of 50 Abducted woman and children to begin at 10am Thursday
Other news we cover:
IDF soldiers discover weapons caches in a mosque… and in a child’s bedroom!
(Nov 15, 2023)In this quick news update, we learn (no surprise) that the Hamas terrorists were using the Al Shifa hospital as a terror base with go bags, weapons, and strategic planning. An IDF commander takes us on a tour of the hospital and we see how Hamas terrorists used the hospital as human shield for one of their headquarters. Finally, Lt Colonel Amnon Shefler shares an important message with us.
(Nov 14, 2023)It was so refreshing to see a sea of blue and white flags flying at the Capitol Mall today! Tens of thousands of Jews and Christians came together standing shoulder-to-shoulder to show their support for Israel in their war against Hamas. What was their message? NO CEASEFIRE until ALL of the hostages are released! Another 250,000 watched via livestream.
The LORD speaks of a time when He will gather all the nations and sort them out: some will be goat nations and some will be sheep nations. This Israel/Hamas war is serving to sift and sort out nations. What is the basis of the LORD’s judgment upon the nations? What is the criteria He uses to determine whether a nation is a “goat” nation or a “sheep” nation? Listen in and find out!
Israel is currently facing a battle on several different levels: There is a literal battle with boots-on-the-ground, the kinetic war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. There is also a spiritual battle that is being waged in the heavens. This teaching focuses on the spiritual battle. What is the spirit behind Hamas? How will Israel fight and overcome that evil and demonic spirit?
Valley of Decision: Where Do you Stand with Israel?
On Saturday morning, Oct 7, on Simchat Torah, the last great day of Sukkot, about 1,500 Hamas terrorists penetrated Israel’s border and perpetrated the largest mass slaughter of Jews since the Holocaust. The terror organization’s assault on Gaza border communities sent 5000 rockets into Israel and left 1,400 men, women, and children dead, 4200 wounded, and 200 kidnapped and dragged across the border into Gaza.
Since then, a very alarming trend has occurred. Anti-semitism, or Jew-hatred has sprung up all over the world like a cancer and in some very surprising places.
We will NOT be silent. We say NEVER AGAIN!