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A Publication of Bridges for Peace August 2021 • Vol. 46 No. 4 • www.bridgesforpeace.com • Your Israel Connection® Shuk ISSN 0897-3697 • Printed in USA Join us in practical expressions to bless Israel by becoming an BRIDGES FOR PEACE active bridge-builder and par- ticipating in fulfilling biblical Christians supporting Israel and building prophecy through the following relationships between Christians and Jews educational and humanitarian in Israel and around the world. programs of Bridges for Peace. It is our desire to see Christians and Jews work- ing side by side for better understanding and a more secure Israel. Bridges for Peace seeks to be a ministry of hope and reconciliation. Through programs both in Israel and world- wide, we are giving Christians the opportunity to actively express their biblical responsibil- ity before God to be faithful to Israel and the Jewish community. For too long Christians have been silent. For too long the Jewish com- munity has had to fight its battles alone. It is time Christian individuals and congregations speak up for the people who gave us the Bible. We are committed to the following goals: To encourage meaningful and supportive relationships between Christians and Jews in Israel and around the world. To educate and equip Christians to identify with Israel, Publications: The bimonthly Dispatch from Jerusalem, the monthly in-depth study of the Israel Teaching the Jewish people and the biblical/Hebraic foundations Letter and the weekly e-mailed Israel Current News Update with Prayer Focus. To subscribe, sign up on the of our faith. front page of our website at www.bridgesforpeace.com To bless Israel and the Jewish people in Israel and worldwide Chai (Life) Night Prayer and Study Groups: A monthly intercessory prayer program for groups desir- through practical assistance, volunteer service and prayer. ing to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem” (Ps. 122:6). To communicate Christian perspectives to the attention Bridge-building Projects: Promote better Christian–Jewish understanding and support for Israel at the of Israeli leaders and the Jewish community-at-large. local and regional levels around the world. Projects offered include Hebrew classes, film series, Israel awareness programs, speakers bureaus and study seminars. To counter anti-Semitism worldwide and support Israel’s divine God-given right to exist in her God-given land. Bible Study Tours in Israel: Bridges for Peace provides a variety of travel opportunities and lectures to help you or your tour group gain a deeper understanding of Israel. (See page 28 for current tours). Dispatch from Jerusalem Discovery Groups: Groups have the opportunity to serve with us for a period of one to four days. Short-term Service: A wonderful opportunity for Christians to build sincere relationships by volunteer- The Dispatch from Jerusalem is Bridges for Peace’s signature ing to serve as short-term staff assisting Israel’s poor. publication presenting positive news and perspectives from Israel to encourage understanding and support for Operation Ezra Projects: Through our food banks, food gifts are distributed to help Israel’s needy. the Jewish people and the Land of Israel. Project Rescue/Project Tikvah (Hope): These programs help the poorest Jews in the countries of the Diaspora. Editor in Chief Rebecca J. Brimmer ZEALOUS8:2: This branch of Bridges for Peace aims at reaching and impacting the young adult genera- tion (18–30) with the message of God’s plan and purpose for the nation of Israel (www.zealous82.com). Associate Editor Cheryl L. Hauer Assistant Editor Ilse Strauss For more information, contact any of our national offices. We are also available to help you plan Publications Manager Brenda Groat activities in your area. When you come to Israel, we would like to meet you or speak to your group. Graphic Designers Brenda Groat, Sarah Yoder Please contact us in advance to visit our International Headquarters and Outreach Center in Jerusalem. Subscription information Offices Contact your national office at the address listed to the right or refer to page 33 under “Information & Publications” Australia South Korea for the subscription fee in your currency. For all other Tel: (61) 7-5479-4229 Tel: (82) 70-8772-2014 locations, a one-year subscription costs US $25 and is mailed from Israel. Contact our International Headquarters [email protected] [email protected] listed below. 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Thriving under Israel’s Zion lies one of Jerusalem’s old- for two years, followed by coali- sunny skies, these outdoor est residential neighborhoods: tion partner Yair Lapid. Let us markets offer everything from Yemin Moshe. Take a stroll along introduce you to our new friends fresh goods to souvenirs and the cobbled alleyways and one is in Israel! One is a right-wing, reli- eateries. And just as in Bible struck by the tranquil atmosphere gious Zionist; the other a centrist times, they function as the food that hints little at its tumultuous journalist-turned-politician. market and gathering place for past as the first Jewish neighbor- locals and visitors alike. hood outside Jerusalem’s Old By Kate Norman By Sarah Yoder City walls. 12 20 By Kathy DeGagne Israel and Iran: The Road to Emmaus REGULAR FEATURES Destination War? It is a privilege for Bible- believers to visit Israel and Recent headlines have many 4 BFP In Action speculating that the Middle East watch the black and white pag- teeters on the brink of war, with es of the Scripture transform 6 Signs of the Times Israel and Iran preparing to face into color as they see and expe- 8 Archaeology each other on the battlefield. The rience the land for themselves. 16 Out of Zion The newly minted Emmaus Trail evidence certainly seems to point 26 Quotes in that direction. Are we seeing is a wonderful opportunity for harbingers of an impending clash? Christians to walk where Jesus 29 Recipe (Yeshua) walked. By Ilse Strauss 30 Life in Israel By Kate Norman 35 Volunteer Opportunities 14 22 The Death of Sarah Halimi Iran’s Black Gold PHOTO CREDITS: Ashernet p. 11; Bridgesforpeace. com: Hannah Taylor p. 1, 4, 7, 28, 33, Jenna Solomon This is the story of a woman mur- In 2019, Iran’s oil industry ex- p. 21, 28, 29, 32, 36, Michio Nagata p. 18-19, 20-21, dered simply because she was perienced an upsurge that gen- 30-31; commons.wikimedia.com: Avichai Socher IDF Spokesperson’s Unit p.6, Claude - (אביחי סוחר) Jewish. It is a story her family wants erated the equivalent of half a Truong-Ngoc p. 15, IDF p. 10, Martin Law p. 14, Olevy told as they seek justice, battling billion dollars—while Tehran p. 15, Polymagou p. 14; flickr.com: Avital Pinnick p. 10, anti-Semitism at every turn. The was subject to devastating US EMSL p. 16, Israel Defense Forces p. 27; IAA: Assaf Peretz p. 8; JNS: IAA p. 9, REE p. 17; pixabay.com: story is difficult to read, but has sanctions on its oil industry. If geralt p. 17, Gerd Altman p. 34; shutterstock.com: a critical message. Increasingly, that’s what Iran can do when Abed Rahim Khatib p. 26, aelitta p. 19, COLOA Studio in many parts of the globe, this is their oil trade is crippled and p. 22-23, DeltaOFF p. 25, ffikretow p. 12-13, Gearstd p. 22, John Theodor p. 24; unsplash.com: Stephen what anti-Semitism looks like. covert, what could they accom- Radford p. 26; wikimedia.org: AMAZON p. 35 By Cheryl Hauer plish with no restrictions at all? By Joshua Spurlock A Season for Everything BRIDGES FOR PEACE continues to fulfill the mandate God has given us to support Israel and build relationships between Christians and Jews in Israel and around the BFP in Action world. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we contin- ued to deliver food to over 22,000 each month all over the Land of Israel. This year we are increasing the numbers we assist! For many years we have supported 18 towns on our Adopt an Israeli Town program. That is increasing to 22 towns. We continue to help Holocaust survivors, new im- migrants (both before they arrive and after), children from families in economic distress, widows and orphans, and victims of terror. We recently provided bomb shelter pro- tection for a school in Kiryat Ekron. We continue to stand strong with Israel against anti- Semitism as it again rears its ugly head. Our prayer network is earnestly lifting Israel to the Lord in prayer during these stressful times. Our education emphasis remains strong through the written word, social media, books, seminars and teaching videos.