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Biblical teaching and insights from the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) on Israel, the Bible, and the church’s calling to stand with the Jewish people.
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Featured · August 4, 2026
Isaiah 62 Prayers for Israel: August 2026
During the Hebrew month of Av, we remember one of the darkest seasons in Israel’s history. On Tisha B’Av, the ninth of Av, the Jewish people commemorate the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple, first by the Babylonians under Nebuchadnezzar and centuries later by the Romans under Titus. These two events, occurring on the same day on the Jewish calendar, stand as solemn reminders of God’s righteous judgment.
Featured · July 27, 2026
Is America in Bible Prophecy?
As America turns 250, this article explores its Judeo-Christian founding, current struggles, and the role of America in Bible prophecy today.
Featured · July 21, 2026
A Passion for Advocating for Peace: Shelley Neese
A powerful story of a woman’s studies in Israel that led to fighting against Antisemitism and advocating for peace in the middle east
Featured · July 9, 2026
ICEJ Helps More Ethiopian Jews Come Home to Israel
Learn about Aliyah from Ethiopia and how the ICEJ recently helped Ethiopian Jews come home to Israel—including a 92-year-old “dreamer”
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What Is Hanukkah and Does It Matter for Christians?
October 29, 2025 Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday celebrating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem after it was rebuilt following its destruction by Babylon.
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Sixty Days In, Israel’s War Far From Over
Two months ago, Israel was suddenly thrust into a terrible war when thousands of Hamas terrorists infiltrated from Gaza and carried out the worst single day of massacre and carnage against the Jewish people since the Holocaust.
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ICEJ Helping Feed Thousands of Uprooted Israeli Families
Israel’s current war with Hamas started suddenly on October 7, one day after our Feast of Tabernacles ended, requiring the ICEJ staff in Jerusalem to quickly pivot into crisis mode to act as a lifeline for scores of families severely impacted by the conflict.
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The New Moon in the Bible: Why It’s Significant for Christians Today
Most months, as the moon begins to change from its proud, full circle in the night sky to a waning crescent, I start looking for the New Moon on the western horizon, which appears at sunset just a few days later.
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ICEJ Urgent Appeal to the Church on Behalf of Israel
With the current crisis in Israel, the church has arrived at a crossroads when it is not enough anymore to just say, “We stand with Israel” or “We love Israel.”
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Christian Pro-Israel Rally in Cape Town Disrupted by Violent Counter-Protest
A pro-Israel rally in Cape Town organized by ICEJ-South Africa was called off by police after violent threats from a large, unapproved pro-Palestinian counter-protest.
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ICEJ-Donated Radios Saved Thousands of Israeli Lives on October 7
When waves of Hamas terrorists breached the border fence and slaughtered over 1,200 Israelis on October 7, four Israeli communities just north of Gaza managed to fend off the attackers and avoid the carnage that befell other nearby farming villages.
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Israel’s Case for Dismantling Hamas Rule in Gaza
Hamas is a radical Sunni terrorist organization which has been the de facto ruler of the Gaza Strip since 2007.
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Christian Embassy Blankets Israel With Prayer, Relief Aid
The global network of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem has been covering Israel with prevailing prayer amid a difficult war while holding pro-Israel rallies and reaching out to numerous national leaders on Israel’s behalf.
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What Is Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah?
On Simchat Torah, the entire Jewish community assembles and expresses deep joy in having received it…
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HEAVEN REIGNS! The Lord is “King of all the Earth”
This year’s Feast theme comes from the book of Psalms, where the sons of Korah declare: “For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm!”
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Israel, Hamas, and the Spirit of Amalek
The savage Hamas pogrom against innocent Israeli civilians on October 7 not only touched the raw nerve of the Holocaust but also exposed the Palestinian dispute with Israel as a conflict not over borders or statehood but a religious war to be fought to the death.
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