Israel
Standing With Jewish Communities in Ukraine During the War
Through trusted local partners, GCMM is standing alongside Jewish communities affected by war, displacement, and uncertainty in Ukraine, Israel, and Europe. The war in Ukraine continues to reshape the lives of its Jewish communities. Thousands have left their homes since 2022, seeking safety elsewhere in Europe or relocating to Israel. Many others have remained, living…
Read MoreA Book of Hope for Israel’s Hidden Wounds
HOPE FOR ISRAEL When Home Is Shattered When a missile struck a residential neighborhood in southern Israel, Boris and his elderly mother had only seconds to leave their apartment and reach the stairwell. That decision saved their lives. When they returned, their home was in ruins. Windows were shattered, doors torn away, and a wall…
Read MoreTrauma Evangelism Book to Address Spiritual Distress in Israel
Three million Israelis are living with the trauma of war. The daughter of Kalervo Syväntö, Nirit who lives in Galilee, recently wrote: “In the early morning hours of February 28, rockets began raining down from Iran. Initially, they targeted the north, including our area, making it nearly impossible to leave the bomb shelter for two…
Read MoreIsrael’s 78th Year: Now is the Time for Prayer
Israel is marking 78 years of independence during one of the most difficult periods in its modern history, amid war, terrorism, rising antisemitism, and deep uncertainty. On May 14, 1948, the State of Israel was reborn after nearly two thousand years of diaspora. For Christians around the world, the rebirth of Israel was not merely…
Read MoreThree Million Israelis Suffer From Trauma of War
Following an Iranian missile strike, Israeli search and rescue teams search for victims in the rubble of a residential building in Bat Yam. Iranian attacks have taken a heavy psychological toll on millions of Israelis. The Great Commission Continues Amidst War Jesus told His followers that they would hear of wars and rumors of wars,…
Read MoreGod is at work in Israel
Israel is once again living through difficult days, and many Israelis are currently spending a lot of their time in bomb shelters. Fear and insecurity have once again become a daily occurrence with air raid sirens sounding day and night throughout Israel. Yet even in the midst of this, the Gospel and practical care are…
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