The news of the
assassination of American Christian Charlie Kirk on September 10th
came as such a shock to me. The cover story by Joel
Jelski below about the Rescue Operation of the Next Generation had
already been set in place as the lead focus for this issue. It seemed an uncanny
‘coincidence’ because Charlie Kirk was a
Generational Voice for Truth.
Charlie Kirk was a strong Israel supporter and
his Turning Point USA was all about outreach to young Americans. He focused on
false narratives in politics at colleges and universitites across the USA,
always expressing freedom of thought and a healthy exchange of ideas. He was
the model of civility even on the heated territory of indoctrinated American
universities. Yet Kirk called out those in both high and low places who spoke
evil and did evil acts. He had no problem calling out those in our society who
are acting in bad faith towards the freedoms of every American. He believed in
the greatness of the American foundations as a nation.
Kirk, a 31-year old father of two young children, was also a man
of faith. Just days ago on Sept 6th, he posted a single line
on X: “Jesus defeated death so you can live.”
All of this has caused me to
wonder about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, happening on the heels of the
widely seen video of the senseless, cold blooded murder of a 23-year old girl,
Iryna Zarutska, who had escaped the war in Ukraine only to be stabbed to death
by a repeat offender foolish liberal American judges kept releaseing to the
street. Even as I write this foreword it is the 24th anniversary of
the Islamist terror attacks on America, I have wondered if these horrifying
events we have watched this week on our TV sets is not tied somehow to the
message Joel Jelski wrote below.
Like Joel Jelski has the ear of the youth of
Messianic families in Israel, Charlie Kirk had the ear of the American youth.
That is what the focus of Joel’s article is about, how we have to activate
ourselves to rescue a generation being indoctrinated with false narratives
about Israel and the Jewish People. There are also many anti-God false
narratives young people are being indoctrinated into. Joel offers practical
insight as to what we can do to counter the false narratives that are
antisemitic. I believe the same action points Joel gives are for all of the
issues that we must counter among young people. I believe God is pointing a way
forward to us even in the tragedies we are witness to. If we will heed the
call, Charlie Kirk’s death will be like John 12:24, “Truly,
truly, I say to you, unless the grain of wheat, having fallen into the ground,
should die, it abides alone; but if it should die, it bears much fruit.”
This is not any prediction of Joel falling in the battle as Charlie
did! But the situation of warfare in Israel, the impact of Joel’s ministry to
Israeli young people and adults, the reality that he has been serving in the
IDF Reserves, but also that every citizen in Israel is aware of threat to life
they stand in, it is only wisdom to offer prayers for safety of Joel and of all
those who are playing such a powerful role in the lives of the next generation
of Israeli followers of Yeshua.
I hope you
all have eyes to see and ears to hear what is being shared in this issue. Read Job 33:14-27 if not.
Rescue
Operation
of the Next
Generation
from anti-Semitism & other evils of the age i-Semitism
by
Joel Jelski, Fields of
Wheat & Katzir/Harvest National Youth Camps:
Equipping the Next Generation for the Spiritual Harvest in Israel
Donna: As soon as I saw Joel’s
email come in,
I knew it would be the cover story for the next issue. It is one of the
most critical issues of our day as followers of Yeshua in all the nations.
As God spoke through the prophet Malachi 4:5-6,
"Behold, I will send you prophets in the same
spirit as Elijah before the coming of
the great and awesome Day of the LORD. And he will turn the hearts of the
fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers.
Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.”
(Italics are
the Berean Standard Bible translation; those in bold are my understanding of the phrase “Elijah the prophet.”
Elijah’s name means, “My God is YHVH”
and Elijah was a mighty prophet doing mighty signs and miracles because he
knew his God, not just because he spoke about God, but Elijah knew God
in the same sense of Daniel 11:32, "And such as act
wicked departing the covenant
with God, shall the Antichrist corrupt by flatteries:
but the people that do know their God
shall become strong, and act with effect." To know God as He really is will reach the next generation. We must
press in.
What you can do about the plague of anti-Semitism?
RESCUE the next generation from anti-Semitism! | by Joel Jelski |
"The Modern state of Israel is NOT the
Israel of the Bible." I've heard and read this phrase many times over the
past few months.
The fact that this phrase is said is
not really surprising. The thought and idea, or even the theology, of God
replacing and abandoning His covenant with Israel has been around for a long
time. What has been disappointing is hearing the voices of Jesus' followers who
are now agreeing with and spreading similar statements.
For the past few years,
I have been asking myself this question: "Where will the church be regarding
Israel in 20-30 years?" Working with young adults in Israel, I'm naturally
concerned about this generation globally. So, what follows are my sincere
personal thoughts as we observe the growing opposition to the existence of
Israel and the Jewish people.
In many of the meetings that we have participated in abroad,
over the years, the average age group tends to be higher. That's not to
discount the importance of the "older" generations who have stood by
Israel, helped pray for, supported, and built up the Messianic body in Israel
for decades now. These stalwart partners are typically referred to as Baby
Boomers and Gen Xers (those born between 1965 and 1980). But as a younger guy
(although the youth consider me OLD at 36!), I'm always looking at who will
stand by us when I'm in my 50s and 60s.
Church,
we have a problem. | A recent
poll showed that around 60% of the Gen-Z group (ages 18-29) support Hamas,
while it's the complete opposite for the age 65+ group, whose support for
Israel is around 85%. Among conservatives in this group, from 18-49,
there is a sharp rise in UNFAVORABLE views towards Israel. Only 35% expressed
anti-Israel attitudes in 2022, but it has jumped to 50% in 2025. Among
liberal voters, it's even worse. During the last three years, it rose from 62%
to 71% (ages 18-40). The following article lays out this picture:
https://www.jns.org/public-opinion-for-israel-shows-an-alarming-trend/
These
numbers tell a story. Something is shifting in how young people feel about
Israel. Exacerbated by poor and slanted media coverage, lack of education
about history, and university indoctrination (funded by Qatar and other Muslim
groups) — it's getting worse. The
problem we face is that many of these same young people are part of the Church,
where they may not be challenged on these issues. Many churches simply don't
think teaching their youth about Israel is important. They have many other challenges to deal with (which is true), but
ignoring the issue of what they believe God has to say about Israel will make
it worse.
The Church must ask itself these
two questions: 1. What do our young adults believe God says about Israel? and 2. Have the last two years of war impacted
their beliefs, and how can we address it?
There is a lesson about
discussing sensitive topics that I learned from Pastor Oded, who is part of
our Katzir oversight team. "If we
are not talking to them about it, someone else is." I can guarantee
that if your church, or any community, is not actively equipping its young
people to understand what is happening in Israel — rooted in a biblical
foundation and understanding —someone else is reaching them with their own
message about Israel.
Sound the Alarm | There
is an alarming trend on social media. Well-known
figures with large followings, especially young listeners, and even some
Christian leaders have begun to spread well-known tropes—false narratives and
lies about Israel and the Jewish people.
Why is this trend significant?
Because I am certain your kids and young adults are hearing the same things and
being influenced by them. Many people want to believe that it will blow
over when the war ends. Others think they're just "talking heads."
Who cares? Historically, though, it makes a big difference. This trend
follows a similar, well laid out pattern that we have seen before—namely,
in the history of Nazi Germany: 1.
National Crisis (war, economy)…leads to 2.
Blaming the Jews… which escalates into 3. Violent actions against Jews.
Ironically, what is said to be opposition to the actions of Israel as a nation is
actually playing out all over the world against Jewish people, proving this
really isn't about Israel; it's about all Jews. Globally, anti-Semitic
cases have gone up 340% since 2022. The US has reported a sharp rise in
anti-Semitic incidents since October 7th, 2023. And violence is a natural
consequence of such trends.
The
Shock of Racist Murders | The above downward spiral is being shockingly
manifested before our eyes. Here, I'll give two well-known cases (there are
thousands of cases not reported in the media). In Colorado, an attacker
murdered a woman (burned her to death is a better description) while yelling
"Free Palestine!" Two weeks prior, two Jewish believers, Yaron
Lischisnky and his soon-to-be fiancée, Sarah Milgrim, were openly gunned down at a State Department
event in Washington, DC.
Some of my family were friends of
Yaron and his family, as was Ruby. So this was close to home for many people we
know here. The attacker was yelling the same thing, "Free Palestine,"
and later said, "I did it for Gaza." He also wrote that those
responsible for Israel's actions in Gaza forfeited their humanity.
The latest case that really caught
my eye was the Minnesota mass shooting event, in which a mentally ill
transgender person murdered two children in a Catholic school. In addition to
other phrases written on his guns, like "Trump must die," he wrote
"6 million is not enough" and "Israel must fall." The
attack itself may not have been anti-Semitic, but the person was fueled by the
same hatred against Israel and the West. The
common ground of the anti-Semitism behind these attacks, fueled by false media
narratives, cannot be ignored. This will impact our young people whether we
like it or not.
Urgent
Need to be Informed and to Educate the Believing Community | There
is an urgency in this time to make sure that we are equipping the next
generation in the Church about Israel. What
can you do in addition to praying (which always is vital and powerful)?
1. Educate yourself and your
family regarding the history of anti-Semitism. Don't leave this up to the
schools. Schools will not be able to equip your kids to learn about
anti-Semitism, Israel, and, more importantly, how this relates to the Bible.
2.
Ask your kids what they believe about this latest war in Israel, what they
hear about it, and don't be afraid to talk about it, even if you aren't an
"expert." Find out what sources they are listening to.
3.
Make sure your church is talking about this! And even if they are, make
sure your church is discussing this with the youth and student groups, if you
have them.
4. Equip your youth and young adults/college students' pastor on
these issues. If there's no one "on staff," help whoever is teaching
the youth to be equipped. Stir vision for the church to send them to Israel.
Help provide tools to teach the next generation about God's heart for Israel.
Please don't leave this subject to chance. If you're not talking to them about
it, someone else is.
5. Supply material they can learn from. Books are great, but
podcasts and listening material are more likely to impact young people.
According to the American Bible Society, Gen-Z today engages with bible content
first through TikTok, then podcasts, and only then the Bible app. Telling them
to "go read the Bible" simply won't reach them.
A
Quick Update: What's happening on the ground, here in Israel? | As I write
this update, the new ground operation in Gaza is now officially starting. Many
of our friends are currently in reserve duty, and their service has been
extended. I received news that our unit is being called up on November 1st for
another round of 2-3 months of reserve duty in Gaza (we will be the
"second wave" that replaces those who will start the ground
operation). I don't know yet what I will do, as my wife is due to give birth
around September 20th, and she starts her studies on November 2nd. Many
families find themselves in the same situation, torn by the need to serve their
nation, with their families paying a heavy price. Please pray for our family and for wisdom to know how to navigate this.
Yesterday, I was able to visit a
reserve tank unit on the Lebanon border and provide them with the tactical
uniform Ruby helped develop. I shared with some of them who we are as believers
in Yeshua as Israel's Messiah. They were ecstatic to receive these amazing uniforms
and a few other small gifts. Once again, thank you for helping us make a difference and impact what is happening
on the ground, giving these soldiers something nice in the midst of all the
pressures.
I can't share photos of the smile on their faces for security
reasons. Sadly, this is a direct result of what I reported above. Now, when an
IDF soldier travels abroad, he or she is at risk of an anti-Semitic attack.
But please know that very few things
bring such big smiles to their faces. Your gifts and prayers are what make that
happen! We are incredibly thankful for you, Joel Jelski, Katzir Director
Here’s how to donate.
Arrows from Zion
Summarized
from the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests Israeli Ministries
Cookie Schwaeber-Issan has written one of
the best tributes to Charlie Kirk that I have read. Urging you to read it too
in All Israel News: "Honoring
Charlie Kirk"
Watch this YouTube Video of Charlie Kirk declaring
why Israel is important to him and for ALL of us.
Arriving on 9/11 is Reuven Doron’s
“The
Third Day” which addresses Hosea’s
prophecy about the 3rd Mllennium. (Saving the writing for next
week but Watch the
video
9/4 Don't
be Deceived | This is what I like about Reuven Doron, he is always keeping it
REAL! Revuen writes: "There is a lot of 'prophetic' chatter online
these days regarding the Feast of Trumpets 2025 and its possible
implications regarding the rapture, the coming of the Lord, or other dramatic
end-time events. We understand the emotional frenzy associated with these
topics and the financial gains that can rise from peddling them, but we
advise our friends to guard their hearts and minds against ANYTHING that is
not anchored in a clear biblical reference."
Also Reuven’s Season
of War | To read these important messages, Email Reuven to subscribe.
Please also consider supporting his important voice from Israel (email for
giving options)
From David’s Tent another great
Israeli prophetic voice, researcher, writer, teacher and musician, Avner Boskey’s
‘How the
Mighty Have Fallen” — But Why? This
is Avner’s excellent summary of the events surrounding the assassination
yesterday of Charlie Kirk. He also gives a wide range of responses to news of
Charlie’s murder by public figures. In Avner’s words, “A hero has fallen
what did he stand for?
The Tikkun Global 2025
US conference in Anaheim, CA is over but the sessions will
become available to view on YouTube. You can watch for the announcement on their Facebook page or
subscribe to their YouTube
channel. I have only been able to
listen to 1 message, that of Asher on opening night but I am so thrilled he got into a message I consider one of his
most important messages on the end times. Haven’t heard him address it
since 2016 and it is something we all need to get hold of for the days ahead.
Because I have followed Asher for so
long, pouring over his teachings like, “The
Harlot and the Beast, Or Jezebel and Jihad” which he has not preached
much- if ever- in the past decade, when he went there for
this US conference he confirmed my own strong conviction that the time of these
things is NOW.
In fact when Asher toured the US in
2016, he was preaching the message of The Harlot and the Beast, or Jezebel and
Jihad in many places. I didn’t remember doing this, but I transcribed his message and then
converted it into a 34-page article that I sent to him with the hopes he would
commit this important message to a booklet at the least, or the starting point
of a book. Maybe I was
among the FEW ready to take in that message in 2016, but I know that NOW MANY are ready to hear it.
Maybe it was a prophetic timing
issue, but I do believe you will be hearing more from Asher on this important
warfare topic. We are there folks. Time
to know what we are really up against.
At the conference, Asher was
only able to hit some of the key points of this message. For instance
making the point of how spiritual
warfare meets and impacts military warfare on the ground. Also, that it is not
a matter of God being on one side against another, it is a matter of one side
choosing to be on GOD’s side and the other side rejecting being of GOD’s side.
We’ve had a lot of indoctrination on that point, but it is time we came to
terms with what Joshua 5:13-14
really means because America
needs the information on how spiritual warfare meets ground warfare right now:
"Now
when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of
him with a drawn sword in His hand. Joshua approached Him and asked, “Are You for us or for our
enemies?”
“Neither,” He replied. “I
have now come as Commander of the LORD’s army.” The
Commander of the armies of God is Yeshua/Jesus Himself.
The HaMaayan congregation writes
something very important for Christians to understand – especially when they
believe the God of the Old Testament is different than the God of the New
Testament. As they write: “Our God is the same yesterday, today and forever. Because He never changes, we can count on His faithfulness. We
can look back through history and see when King David was in the same situation
that we are in Israel today. In 1 Samuel 30, the Amalekites invaded the
south, kidnapped everyone — including David’s wives —and burned the city. David and all who were with him wept till
they had no more strength. But David “strengthened
himself in the Lord.” Ultimately, David sought the Lord and asked what to
do. God said “Pursue, for you shall
surely overtake and without fail recover all.” In the end everyone
returned and the Amalekites were defeated. Today Israel is in the same
situation and has an opportunity for our government & military to “be strengthened in the Lord.” They must
seek God’s guidance & direction obediently, knowing that only through Him
can our people be saved.”
As Messianic believers in Israel
here is how they are carrying out what God wants them to be doing: Helping the
Druze, hepling the needy, Taking time to be together with the congregational
families, and for the new school year: A special focus of prayer on behalf of our younger
generations. Not only are they
the only believers in their whole schools, but they are also taught subjects that go against God and His Biblical
standards. Pray for our children to be a light to their friends and
school. We are praying for protection from demonic influences (sexual
perversion, witchcraft, humanism…), and for the parents to guide their hearts
and minds, that they would continue to walk with God, knowing His Love.
Continue to read the full newsletter online, with photos and activities.
IMPORTANT REQUEST for Shlomy & Miriam Abramov:
ARRIVED IN THE U.S! Please pray for safety and
anointing. We are going to be sharing about the war and it takes anointing.
We will be in very liberal cities. We
have also been invited to campus again to share at the University of Nevada.
Please pray as you know on many American campuses there is much hatred Israel.
[This is scheduled for about a week after the assassination of Charlie Kirk! So
please pray for their safety, discernment and God's covering protection!]
Sharing the gospel anywhere and everywhere is our gift, so we accepted when the
invitation came. Although we are specifically called to Israel, we shall go
forth in faith and we are glad to be invited.
Please remember to pray for safety, health, stamina, speaking anointing
regarding the awful situation we are living in daily in the land of Israel 2
years now. Please pray for joy, the Holy Spirit's leading in all we do and in
who we meet (or don't meet!) and for open hearts for Christ, especially as we
share on campus. Awake
Israel Ministries
Chaim Malespin of the Aliyah Return Center and The Faithful Galileans
sends this on Israel Ambassador Academy . Israel is in the headlines again.
Protests. Conflict. Political shifts. Spiritual war. Everyone seems to have
something to say.
But what about the truth? What about the
biblical narrative that undergirds it all? The question is: Are you ready to speak into it with wisdom,
clarity, and conviction? The Online Israel Ambassador Academy (IAA) exists
to equip you —
with truth, with Spirit, with understanding. Here is where you can learn what God's heart is for Israel. Watch the short inside look now.
ALSO 9/12 “As for Charlie Kirk: What a huge loss for the world! People were
devastated here in Israel as well, some thought he would have been the next
president of the United States.” …..
In times
like these—when the world feels
almost unrecognizable compared to what it was before October 7th—more than
ever, we must turn our eyes to our Heavenly Father. As it says in 2 Chronicles 7:14: “If
My people who are called by My Name
From Israel Pochtar in
Ashdod of the
Beit Hallel congregation: Watch Now as Israel Pochtar shares from the ancient port city of
Jaffa—Yafo | Awakened by Eternity | This is such a meaningful time on God’s calendar—Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot
each point us to His faithfulness, His redemption, and His promise to dwell
with His people forever.
Here in Israel, we are
not only witnessing these prophetic signs, but also taking part in them. Every new family that
returns to the Land is a living testimony that God keeps His Word. And every act of kindness we
extend—whether through food baskets, prayer, sharing the Gospel, or a simple
word of encouragement—is a way of joining Him in His great plan of restoration. | Call for Salvation in
Israel | These are not just
holidays on a calendar —
they are God’s appointed times, moments woven into His eternal plan when He
calls His people to awaken
Josie
Silver writes for Out of Zion Ministries about Jews
returning to the Jewish homeland of Israel. “Even the stork in the
sky knows her appointed times; and the turtledove, the swift, and the thrush
observe the time of their migration." — Jeremiah 8:7 | “ Aliyah is also fascinating and a phenomenon. No other nation has ever been scattered for thousands of years,
only to be restored, resurrected, and regathered to its ancient homeland,
reviving even its ancient language. Only
Israel.
Israel lives and returns, because God has written His promise into their very
identity.
Just as the birds
cannot help but return along their appointed paths, the Jewish people carry
within them a divine “code” — a calling and instinct that will continue to draw
them home until every prophecy is fulfilled. Our God wants his people home to protect and save spiritually and
naturally.” To subscribe to the prayer letter containing article also write
Stefan
Silver.
Guy Cohen of the Harvest of Asher
in Acco writes, “Often, we don’t realize or give enough thought to
the power of the truth and how much difference if can make, even between life
and death.
Only by knowing and accepting the truth that Yeshua is the Messiah, will we
gain eternal life.
Also: “We are warned in 2 Thessalonians 2:10 of those who perish
through deception, because they did
not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. However, we
need not fear, Yeshua gave us his Spirit to guide us through even the deception
which surrounds us. He also gave us the assurance that we would be able to hear
His voice and follow Him. (John 10:3-4)
Our sincere prayer is that He may grant us ears to hear His guiding voice,
courage to receive and love the truth and upright ways to follow in His
footsteps as David prayed in Psalm 119:5 “May my ways be steady in
observing your laws.”
Rania Sayegh of the House of
Prayer & Exploits in Nazareth writes, “We are only 12 DAYS away from Arab
Deborah's Arising 2025! We are expecting 200 local Arab women from the
region who have registered for this year's gathering…. God is awakening Arab women across the
Middle East, Deborah's rising in boldness, worship, and intercession. In 12
days, they’ll gather in the Galilee for Arab Deborah’s Arising 2025, a powerful
time of equipping, encounter, and commissioning. We need your help to get them there:
$150 sponsors one woman. $20,000 covers the full need. We are 60% toward our
goal. Will you sow into this prophetic move?
…. Here’s how you can take
part:
Watch the update video from Rania| Pray with us: cover the women, the
land, and the vision | Give a
seed of faith and Sponsor a Deborah | Share this with others who carry a
heart for the region | We can’t do this without your partnership.
The pastor at
the Tel Aviv Tiferet Yeshua
congregation, Moti Cohen writes such an encouraging and inspiring testimony
about serving the drug addicts and prostitutes in their city – the city where
most of them are drawn to from all over the country. Moti’s ministry update and
his testimony of working among such needy Israelis is called The
Walking Wounded. It is not the most uplifting type of ministry to
hear about, but this story is truly an uplifting and encouraging one. Read it
online by clicking the titile. Donation info online
Last but not least! Avi and Hannah Tekel of Tents of Mercy in Kiryat Yam
check in with us at the end of a long scorching summer and in time for a report
on their annual summer kid’s camp – which because of Houthi fire they were not
sure they would be able to do – but they did and camp was a great success. Then
“A week after camp we had a
fantastic day of summer fun and congregational bonding at a municipal pool that
we were able to reserve only for our use. The pool and grounds looked out over Tabor Mountain (historically
considered the Mount of Transfiguration). Swimming, playing and eating
together - we were also a little bit transformed :-) and blessed to have a
break from our regular routine. It was a
special opportunity to spend time with one another and get some respite from
the stressful season we have been through.
Now the school year has begun and we are in
the midst of preparations for our annual Rosh Hashanah food basket distribution
which will take place next week (written 9/11. This is such a critical time for our nation
and as is customary before the High Holy Days, people have begun the
process of asking forgiveness for the year's sins and misdeeds. We are
certainly asking for mercy from the Sovereign Lord for the impossibly difficult
state our nation is in.
Prayer Points | Provision and
success for the Holiday Food Distribution - Rosh Hashanah 2025 | Wisdom for
our government and a breakthrough for an agreement that will set the hostages
free and allow us all to move towards recovery from these years of war | Health
for various congregational members struggling with sicknesses, S, V, A, L, R
(initials of the people in need of prayer) | Grace and inspiration as we set
out the plans for projects in the coming year. | To donate to help this ministry.
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