“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God” (Micah 6:8). This verse reflects what some call the “Jewish Golden Rule” and is termed “Halakah”. Halakah is the quintessential characteristic of Judaism.1…

“I will bless them that bless thee…” (Genesis 12:3).  Jewish life is replete with “berakhot” – blessings. Blessings for food & wine. Blessings for smelling fragrant oils, fruits & plants. Blessings for sight & hearing and so forth. Perhaps the most intriguing blessing is the “Birkat Kohanim,” or the “Priestly Blessing” sometimes called “Aarons’ Blessing.”…

Stone Structures Walking down the alleyway from my apartment heading towards the main intersection I was struck once again with unique diversity of Jerusalem. The crescent moon was rising as Shabbat ended and the city began to wake up. I have been to Jerusalem several times now and I attempted to paused and look at…

Another Miracle Happened Here! Goal: $14,000 – Received: $28,000 Goal: One Home – Miracle: Two Homes Two Homes – 50 Children – A Whole Year (Children Should Always Be in a Safe Place) The Tragedy The children come from homes where they see violence, sexual abuse, drug addiction and despair. The only hope, joy, and…

War War drums are beating once again in the Middle East!  As of this writing more protests at various western embassies, principally against U.S. embassies are taking place.  The protests are over this sophomoric film that insults Islam and as a result people have been murdered, including America’s ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens. Why The…

Moving Mountains Since 2002 and God is still moving mountains for Israel Today Ministries!  Thousands of meals provided and we are seeing the harvest of God’s ancient people believing and trusting in their Messiah. In This Part of the World Working in this part of the world takes time, precious time to measure success.  It…

“Then the Lord put forth His hand and touched my mouth, and the Lord said to me: ‘Behold I have put My words in your mouth'”(Jeremiah 1:9). One should take note that here the hand of God is sent to touch the prophet’s mouth. God put “his words” in Jeremiah’s mouth. Isaiah had a similar…

A few years ago a town in the US had a problem with erecting the Ten Commandments in a park,  something to do with the ACLU.  Anyway, in the area of Ariel (north central Israel) community leaders were asked if they wanted this stone replication of the guidelines God gave to Moses on Mount Sinai.…

Tunisia (where it began):  The Islamist Ennahda Movement won enough seats to set agendas.  The general secretary Hammadi Jebali declared “the liberation of Tunisia will, God willing, bring about the liberation of Jerusalem.” Libya:  Terrorist groups have looted Ghadaffi’s regime’s weapons from his arsenal. Egypt:  The central government as lost control of the Sinai and…

Dr. Jeff giving check to Ygal Levi, Director of Social Welfare in S’derot for Keren Orr. You Made This Possible! Your prayers empowered us and your gifts have provided $13,000 for 3,250 meals for children in S’derot.  And some of you donated to care for all the financial logistics necessary for such a profound ministry…