For most Christian travelers in Jerusalem, and especially the ‘first-timers’, the place of Jesus’s death and resurrection is at the top of their list. Almost everyone wants to go to “the spot” to pray and put themselves in the shoes...

Among all of Israel’s neighbors, Egypt is the most prominent one in the Bible, especially in relation to Moses in the Old Testament, and in the New – to Jesus. Though not a lot of Egypt’s own history is described...

Easter Sermon Ideas for You Are you a pastor or Christian speaker looking to integrate something fresh from Scripture into a message on Easter? Oftentimes a Jewish context from Scripture can provide exactly that. Here are nine nuggets we've prepared,...

Holy Communion You are probably familiar with the concept of taking communion in the form of bread and wine (or grape juice). The practice of holy communion is common in Christian churches, as it follows a commandment given by Jesus....

“Comfort, yes, comfort my people!” The 40th chapter of Isaiah starts with a very well-known plea: “Comfort, yes, comfort my people!” The following verses make it clear that it is Jerusalem and the Jewish people who God calls “my people”. ...

Can you imagine – some congregations in Israel have not been allowed to meet a single time since the pandemic started? Israel introduced its first restrictions in gatherings, which only got stricter over time, a year ago in March! It...