Operation Hesed — Rosh Hashanah 2023

Support Operation HesedShalom and blessings from Jerusalem! The Jewish New Year, or Feast of Trumpets, is one of the most special times in the Jewish year.  Rosh HaShana is traditionally a time spent with family … Read More

The Story of Israel’s Economic Success

By Sarah L, Staff Writer Although Israel is commonly called the “Start-up Nation,” it is only over the last 40 years that Israel has transitioned to the free-market economy responsible for this claim to fame.  … Read More

The Unreasonable Battle Over “Reasonableness”

By Sarah L, Staff Writer Since January, hundreds of thousands of Israelis have turned out every week to protest the passing of controversial legislation which is intended to rein in a Supreme Court seen by … Read More

Prayer Letter — August 2023

Dear Prayer Partners, During August, many Israeli families and students will be abroad as they enjoy the last month of summer break, while also preparing themselves for the coming school year, due to begin in … Read More

Thank You! — July 2023

Shalom from Jerusalem, Over the last year, we have seen amazing progress in our work with believing youth through NerYah, our Jerusalem-based youth group, and last month, at our End of Year Party for NerYah, … Read More

Did Israel Steal Palestinian Land? – Part 3

By Sarah L, Hope for Israel Staff Writer Many have asked, “Is peace possible between Israelis and Palestinians?” After 75 years of conflict, a better question might be, “Do Palestinians want peace with Israel?” In … Read More

Jenin – Israel’s Ticking Time Bomb

By Sarah L, Hope for Israel Staff Writer, July 4, 2023 This past week, the IDF executed its biggest military operation in Judea and Samaria since the Second Intifada (a Palestinian uprising against Israel between … Read More

Prayer Letter — July 2023

Dear Prayer Partners, July in Israel is the beginning of summer vacations for kindergarten through high school as well as university students. Many Israeli families and students are looking forward to this break from the … Read More

Thank You! — June 2023

Shalom from Jerusalem, As part of our work with young believers in Israel, we offer university scholarships to alumni of NerYah and our outreach to believing soldiers. Our students are enrolled in universities across the … Read More

Did Israel Steal Palestinian Land? – Part 2

By Sarah L, Hope for Israel Staff Writer In 1516 the Ottoman Empire conquered the Land of Israel. It was to remain in power until the end of WWI. The Ottoman period is critical to … Read More