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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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Israel’s War with Hamas
As we head into this weekend, Israel is at war, and we know many people have questions. There is also much disinformation being published on social media and taught in some universities.
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Yom Kippur and the Second Coming of Jesus
There is a connection between Jesus being tested and dying at Passover and then fulfilling the further priestly role foreshadowed in Yom Kippur …
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The Tabernacle in the Desert: A Copy and Shadow of God’s True Sanctuary
And let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them. According to all that I show you, that is, the pattern of the tabernacle and the pattern of all its furnishings, just so you shall make it.
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Mount Ebal Amulet Affirms Israelite Worship of “Yahweh”
Recent test results on a small lead amulet found in a sifting project linked to Joshua’s Altar on Mount Ebal in northern Samaria has confirmed that it contains the oldest known proto-Hebraic inscription of the divine name “Yahweh” (in Hebrew יְהוָה).
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The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) and Its Prophetic Significance
The Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur, is the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, both in biblical times and today …
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Attacks on Christians in Israel Test Our Professed Love
There indeed has been a surge in Jewish harassment and assaults on Christians and church properties in Israel since the start of the year, and the list of these attacks is getting rather long.
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Mercy Triumphs over Judgment- The Summer Months on the Hebrew Calendar
The main biblical festivals (feasts) divide the year into seasons.
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Understanding the Feast of Trumpets (Yom Teruah)
As summer winds down, the Jewish people begin thinking of the fall feasts, beginning with Yom Teruah …
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Israelis Excited over Hezekiah Inscriptions – Old and New
An Israeli professor recently caused waves among archaeologists by claiming he had discovered new ancient Hebrew inscriptions in Hezekiah’s tunnel in Jerusalem that mirror passages in the Old Testament.
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The Feasts of the Lord and Their Rich, Biblical Significance
What are the Feasts of the Lord? Learn about the Feasts—who they are for, what they point to, why they are important for Christians, and more.
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Iran Widens Its “Shadow War” with Israel
During Passover in April, Hamas and Hezbollah launched rocket and terror attacks against Israel from multiple directions, including Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria.
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Israel at 75: A Nation Blessing the Whole World
As Israel marks 75 years since its modern rebirth in 1948, the whole world should join the celebrations. For centuries, the Jewish people were scattered among the nations.
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