Hope for Israel was founded by Moran Rosenblit in 2000. Moran was born and raised in Israel. During his service in the Israeli army, Moran lost some close friends in a series of tragic events, causing him to lose hope for life and for Israel.

In 1997, Moran arrived in the United States where he hoped to make a new start. After accepting an invitation to visit Hope Chapel in Hermosa Beach, California, Moran was challenged by the pastor to seek the truth for himself.

In his search for the truth, Moran's eyes were opened to the existence of God and the revelation of Yeshua as the Messiah of Israel. As a result, Moran found genuine peace and hope. The Lord put a burning vision in Moran's heart to return to Israel to share the hope he found in Messiah with the people of Israel. Moran is married to Melissa and they have three young children. They currently reside in a suburb of Jerusalem.