Elul: ‘A Month of Reflection and Prayer’
During Elul, the 12th month of the Jewish calendar that leads to the High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, prayer becomes evermore important to the Jewish people. During this time, Jewish academics and Rabbis say that prayer has a special ability to effect change in one’s life – especially in the land of Israel.
Pastor Calls for Global ‘Shema’ as Prophesied In Zephaniah
Pastor Mark Biltz, the founder of El Shaddai Ministries, has called for churches around the world to recite the “Shema” prayer, declaring the oneness of God, on Sunday, July 29, as a powerful act of solidarity with Israel.
Did the Arabs Build a Synagogue on the Temple Mount? One Rabbi Says ‘Yes’
Eleven years ago, the Waqf cleared out a section under the Temple Mount that one rabbi believes would make a perfect synagogue.
US State Department Pushes Israel to Ban Jewish Prayer on Temple Mount
In its annual report on religious freedoms, the US State Department called for the Israeli government to strengthen the ban on Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount.
As Israel Braces for Massive Storm, Chief Rabbi Visits Kinneret Drought Island to Pray
The Defense Ministry issued a statement to all security heads of local and regional councils to prepare for extreme winter weather.
Israel’s Chief Rabbi Calls on Faithful to Pray for Rain as Holy Land Faces Severe Drought
“This is a call for Jews around the world to pray for Israel and, of course, includes non-Jews. Anyone who cares for Israel should join together and pray for rain.”
Overwhelming Majority of Israelis Want Jewish Sovereignty on Temple Mount, Finds New Think Tank
According to a recent poll, an overwhelming majority of Jewish Israelis think that Israel should maintain its sovereignty over the Temple Mount in future negotiations.
Answering Prayers, Blessed Rain Pours Down on President’s Sukkah
According to the sages, on Sukkot, God judges the people and determines how much rain will fall in the coming year. Rain on Sukkot is an auspicious sign.
Millions of Christians and Jews Join Day of Prayer for Peace of Jerusalem [PHOTOS]
On Sunday, an estimated 500 million participants from over 175 nations joined together in a unified day-long prayer for the peace of Jerusalem.
After Harvey, President Trump Turns to Religion With Church and Prayer
In the wake of the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, President Donald Trump has brought religion into his politics.
