Family in the Hebrew Bible The Hebrew word for family, both in the Bible and in modern Hebrew, is mishpacha. But just like in English, mishpacha means much more than your immediate relatives by blood. It can refer to a...
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The West Bank in the Bible When the media talk about Israel, perhaps you’ve heard of the West Bank. Many think of it as one of the “disputed territories”. But did you know that this region appears in the Bible...
The Holocaust Remembrance Day is broadly observed on January 27, although some countries hold additional commemorations throughout the year. In Israel, we remember the victims of the Holocaust in the Spring, on the 27th of Nisan, a day called Yom...
In December, a staff member of FIRM shared with our local partners in Israel a message filled with hopeful anticipation. We were so encouraged that we wanted to share it with you as well. Remaining Hopeful in the Uncertain World In...
What Will You Remember about 2022? As we reflect on 2022, we want to celebrate the goodness of God we witnessed here in Israel. Many have come to know Yeshua as their Messiah, new immigrants received assistance, and congregations have...
The dynamic team at the Fields of Wheat ministry is brimming with expectation for a harvest in the Galilee. They are sowing spiritual seed through prayer and intentional discipleship. Meanwhile their hands are poised to plant natural seed into the...
Return to Zion The Lord promised that Israel would become an agent of restoration. Israel, once restored, would repair broken things, rebuild ancient foundations, and prepare a dwelling place for many - and ultimately, for the Lord Himself. This covenant promise...
What is an unveiled face? When we think of a veil, we may imagine something abstract, like misty mountains, smoke clouds, or obstructed vision. Or something physical like a bridal veil, a shawl for modesty, or protection from the sun....
Meet Kehilat Yesharim To be a people who walk rightly before the Lord - honest, upright, and blameless. To live with a deep heart of love for God and compassion for one another. This is the pursuit of Kehilat Yesharim,...
What is tithing? What do you think of when you think of tithing? Most of us are familiar with the term. But what does it really mean? And more importantly, what does it mean to us personally? What is tithe...
An Unconventional Kaleidoscope of Unity Picture peaceful co-existence in the Middle East. Imagine Jewish and Arab neighbors living happily side by side on territory where wars have raged. Sound too utopian? Although rarely showcased in mainstream headlines, there are, in...
Biblical Training in a New Era Distance education is a burgeoning phenomenon over the years. However, 2020 accelerated all things remote. Undoubtedly, the past few years presented an array of challenges to the world. Yet, for those who adapted, the...