Word from Jerusalem

November/December 2026
Posted November 13, 2026

Experience the Joy of the Feast of Tabernacles

Discover the latest edition of Word from Jerusalem! Be inspired by highlights from ICEJ’s recent Feast of Tabernacles celebration in Jerusalem, plus two powerful teaching excerpts to deepen your faith and strengthen your walk with the Lord. This inspiring edition is filled with uplifting stories and articles, including a special Inside the Embassy feature on Israel’s first She Leads event!

A Powerful Gathering of Prayer and Worship

This year’s Feast was truly extraordinary, featuring two afternoons dedicated to Schools of Prayer, led by Sergey Shidlovskiy and Suzette Hattingh. Alongside international Feast pilgrims, many local believers joined these special gatherings.

The final evening in Jerusalem featured the worship band SOLU Israel, led by Shilo Ben Hod, with hundreds of local young people joining the celebration. What an incredible blessing to see the venue filled with nearly 3,000 Gentile and Messianic believers worshipping together in unity and joy!

Relive the Feast and Look Ahead to 2027

Read inspiring testimonies from Feast pilgrims, volunteer team members, and an Israeli deeply moved by the outpouring of Christian support for Israel. Explore these unforgettable Feast highlights on pages 4–11.

And be sure to mark your calendar for next year’s Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem! The 2027 Feast, taking place 15–20 October, will embrace the theme “The Tabernacle of God,” inspired by Revelation 21:3. Stay tuned for registration details as we prepare for another life-changing celebration!

Celebrating the High Holidays with Holocaust Survivors

Discover how the ICEJ’s home for Holocaust survivors celebrated the Jewish High Holidays of Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. This edition also shares a heartwarming glimpse into a special outing enjoyed by the residents, bringing moments of joy, fellowship, and cherished memories.

Restoring Hope in Israel’s Southern Communities

The ICEJ continues its vital work of rebuilding and restoring communities along Israel’s southern Gaza border region, with several important projects underway.

Our newest initiative focuses on restoring the heartbeat of Kibbutz Nir Oz—its communal dining hall and kitchen, which were destroyed during the devastating attacks of 7 October 2023. Rebuilding these essential gathering spaces will help restore community life and renew hope for the future.

Learn more about this meaningful project and other ICEJ humanitarian aid initiatives on pages 14–15.

Helping Jewish Families Return Home to Israel

Aliyah and Integration remain central to the ICEJ’s mission. Thanks to your generous support, every sponsored flight, Jewish youth camp, and pre-Aliyah seminar represents another important step in the journey of Jewish return to the Land of Israel.

Explore how the ICEJ is helping Bnei Menashe and Ethiopian Jewish immigrants make their journey home, while continuing our commitment to supporting young Jewish immigrants through the Naale and Sela educational programs.

Standing with Israel Across the Nations

Amid rising antisemitism worldwide, ICEJ branches continue to stand boldly with Israel through conferences, solidarity gatherings, and pro-Israel rallies.

Discover how Christians are making their voices heard in Germany, the Netherlands, and Vilnius, Lithuania, while believers in the Central African Republic came together to celebrate Sukkot through a special Feast watch party. These inspiring expressions of solidarity demonstrate the growing impact of Christian support for Israel around the world.

Thank You for Standing Faithfully with Israel

As 2026 draws to a close, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your faithful prayers, generosity, and unwavering support of the ICEJ and the people of Israel.

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