In Parashat Balak, a fearful king desperately searches for a way to change what God has already declared. Thousands of years later, many continue to do the same. This week’s commentary explores what happens when human conclusions collide with God’s Word and asks a simple but profound question: If God has already spoken, are we willing to believe Him?
Summer Vacation or War? The Reality for Israeli Teens.
What does summer vacation look like for teenagers in Israel? While many young people around the world enjoy a carefree summer routine, Israeli teens face extraordinary challenges that shape their lives in profound ways. This article explores the complex reality of a generation growing up in the shadow of ongoing war, and the resilience and hope that can emerge even in difficult times.
When God Has Already Spoken
God spoke clearly to Moses. Jephthah stood firmly on the truth. What happens when our emotions, circumstances, and opinions begin competing with what God has already said?
Thank You Letter – June 2026
Yaron Lischinsky was a graduate of Hope for Israel’s investment in equipping and empowering the next generation.
The Numbers Speak for Themselves
Where is the line between legitimate criticism and delegitimization? What is the difference between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism? For some, the answers seem obvious. For others, they are anything but. Yet these questions sit at the center of some of the most passionate debates of our time. As conversations surrounding Israel, Jewish identity, and national self-determination continue to intensify, it may be worth asking whether we fully understand the terms we use and the assumptions we bring to the discussion.
When We Question God’s Choices
Korach challenged God’s appointed leaders. Israel demanded a king so it could be like the nations around it. Today, many believers are wrestling with questions about Israel, covenant, and God’s promises. What happens when human reasoning collides with what God has spoken?
Modern Anti-Semitism and the Delegitimization of Israel
Where is the line between legitimate criticism and delegitimization? What is the difference between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism? For some, the answers seem obvious. For others, they are anything but. Yet these questions sit at the center of some of the most passionate debates of our time. As conversations surrounding Israel, Jewish identity, and national self-determination continue to intensify, it may be worth asking whether we fully understand the terms we use and the assumptions we bring to the discussion.
The Giants Were Not the Story
Twelve men entered the Promised Land and returned with a report that changed the course of Israel’s history. At first glance, the story appears to be about giants, fortified cities, and impossible odds. Yet, upon deeper reflection, it’s clear there are other things at the heart of the story.
Pray with Us! – June 2026
April does not arrive quietly this year. On the first of the month, families across Israel will gather for Seder night, retelling the story of redemption. Yet it unfolds under war, as missile fire from Iran, alongside ongoing attacks from Lebanon and now even Yemen, reaches across the country and sirens become part of daily life.
A Plan for the Nations
The story of Ruth reminds us that God’s covenant was always meant to draw people from every nation to Himself through Israel’s Messiah. Though the world grows hostile toward Israel, God remains faithful to His promises, calling believers to humility, truth, prayer, and deeper connection to the roots of their faith.