Inspiration from Zion from Jonathan Feldstein

Most people think of Jews as white and European, the product of a diaspora from Israel thousands of years ago. But Jews were scattered to the four corners of the world and are among the most multi-ethnic people. Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Ben-Avraham is not just a black Jew, but a Jew by choice, and an Orthodox rabbi. His worldview and experiences are unique, and he shares these openly and with an eye...

Israel is a thriving democracy caught in a political and electoral stalemate. As Israelis prepare for an unprecedented FIFTH national election in 3.5 years, what’s behind the instability, what do we need to look forward to and keep our eyes on, and how should we be praying for Israel at this season. Veteran Israeli journalist and analyst Calev Ben-David shares his insight. www. Genesis123.co   FB...

Despite the Bible being the divine word of God and revered as such by Jews and Christians, when it comes to Leviticus some people scratch their heads, roll their eyes, get confused, and at least figuratively think “NEXT,” and wish to turn the page.  This eye-opening conversation with Sondra Oster Baras helps us understand why Leviticus Matters in our lives today from a traditional Jewish perspecti...

Earlier this month, Dr. Steve Green - a great teacher, mentor, and man of God, passed away. Dr. Greene was known, followed, and loved by many. As host of his own popular podcast, he helped others succeed in this space as well. In January, we recorded this conversation about how he saw the significance of Israel among Christians, which is insightful and powerful, especially considering that he had...

The frequency with which Hispanics are discovering their Jewish roots, linked to the Inquisition and expulsion of Jews from Spain is astounding. The stories of people realizing that their unique family traditions are Jewish traditions. How does this historic reality play out today? What’s unique about the significance of Israel in the Hispanic community. Join us as we peel back the layers with Pas...

There’s a growing awareness among Jews from a Sephardic background and Hispanics all over the world of deep, historical, and cultural roots. It’s a fascinating part of Jewish history that breaches a rift of Jews being forcefully removed from the Jewish people that relates to one in four Hispanics, some 200 million people today with significant Jewish roots. Ashley Perry is an expert on this prophe...

In June 1982, I arrived in Israel for the summer, an Israel at war. Three weeks earlier, on the first day of that war and in one of its bloodiest battles, Raz Guterman was killed as his commando unit fought to take the ancient Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon. Three weeks after his death, Raz’s family became my adoptive family. Now, 40 years later, join me for a personal conversation as we refl...

Many Christians yearn to visit and experience Jerusalem once.  John Enarson is privileged to be a Christian living in Jerusalem.  Especially in this monumental month where we celebrate the reunification of Jerusalem, an in the wake of some pretty severe violence and terror, join an intense conversation as we explore why it’s imperative that we all – Jews and Christians together - celebrate this we...

Chris Mitchell is the long-time head of the CBN Jerusalem bureau and recognized not just as an outstanding voice to and among Christians, but a top journalist. Living in and reporting from Israel for more than two decades has given Chris a set of experiences, insights, and perspective that are unique.  He fell in love with Israel on his first trip, as if God, the proud landowner, was personally re...

We are in the midst of major milestones on the Biblical calendar and the secular calendar this month. Israel’s Independence Day and Jerusalem Day are joyous fulfillment of prophesy celebrated in Israel and by Jews and Christians worldwide. Israel’s enemies call it a catastrophe. Join Pastor Trey Graham as we discuss and unpack the Biblical significance of these and why we celebrate. MP3 – Here’s t...

More than putting her money where her mouth is, Lily Sironi puts her feet where her faith is. Why would an 18 year old American Christian pick up her life and enroll in an Israeli university, graduate, and then stay on for several years living in Israel among the Jewish people? What’s the solution to the trend of young Christians like her decreasing their support for Israel in astounding numbers.

You’ve heard the stories, seen black and white photos, and maybe even a movie or two, or more. Understanding the Holocaust takes many dimensions including remembering six million Jews murdered, and understanding the perpetrators. Let’s have a look through the eyes of a gentile, a Lithuanian historian and a journalist as she uncovers the horrible history of her people’s history and complacency with...

For centuries, Christians knew little about Passover and its significance other than it is one of the Biblical pilgrimage festivals and that Jesus’ last super was Passover Seder. Today, this is changing. Along with the growing awareness of the significance of Israel and Judaism as the root of Christianity, Christians are learning about, embracing, and celebrating Biblical festivals. Why is this ha...

Passover is the Biblical Festival of Freedom which the Jewish people have celebrated since the Exodus from Egypt. Join us as we discuss the basic elements of Passover including the Seder, its Biblical foundation, prayers, and traditions, to create a better understanding of how and why Passover is significant to the Jewish people for 3500 years, and to Christians today. www. Genesis123.co   FB -  w...

Israel is the Holy Land, but America is still the land of infinite blessings.  In my first trip back in two years, I drove over 2000 miles visiting several states, and being the recipient of endless blessings where I arrived to be a blessing. It's more than a travelog, it's taking God's promise that we are to be a blessing to the families of the world on the road.  What an incredible experience! ...

The prophet Zechariah painted a picture of the Messianic Era: gentiles coming from the four corners of the earth, approaching and wanting to follow the Jewish people. The past 2000 years have carved a vast chasm between Christians and Jews. Join us as we discuss how one ministry is equipping and engaging Christians to participate in God’s restoration of Israel alongside the Jewish people. www. Gen...

The prophet Zechariah painted a picture of the Messianic Era: gentiles coming from the four corners of the earth, approaching and wanting to follow the Jewish people. The past 2000 years have carved a vast chasm between Christians and Jews. Join us as we discuss how one ministry is equipping and engaging Christians to participate in God’s restoration of Israel alongside the Jewish people. www. Gen...

The Book of Esther is the only book of the Bible in which God is not mentioned expressly. Jews celebrate the miraculous events in Esther on the holiday of Purim.  It’s a unique holiday as we recount the turning upside down the fate of the Jews with Haman and his supporters hung on the very gallows that Haman built to hang Mordecai. It’s a holiday where human action is central to the story, and a m...

God put Israel on the heart of Julie Sironi to the extent that Israel became an obsession, for her and her family. God performed incredible miracles to and through her, bringing her to Israel and putting her in a place where she could make a direct impact in Israel as part of the team of Kenneth Copeland Ministries. Through her, Israel and the Christians who she interfaces with have seen incredibl...

How are Israelis responding to the Russian invasion of Ukraine?  The global impact is wide and deep, but Israel’s view is unique, virtually sharing a border with Russia. What are Israel’s interests?  Are Jews being threatened and what will happen with the Jewish community in Ukraine?  What can someone who cares do to help?  How is Iran looking at all this and calculating their nuclear breakout? Jo...

Today, we could fill a considerable list of leaders among Jews and Christians who are pillars of building bridges among one another. Forty years ago, that was not the case for many reasons, and a few outstanding leaders set the pace and took the heat, but whose shoulders we stand on today. Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein was one of those pillars from the Jewish side. Join us as we reflect on his legacy, an...

Released 20 years after September 11, Joel Rosenberg’s “Enemies and Allies” is the first book to be published with unique behind the scenes insight to the 2020 Abraham Accords. Then, Saudis were considered evil, with most of the hijackers and Osama bin Laden himself being Saudi. Now, Rosenberg says “we need each other” referring to Israel and the Saudis. Will there be peace? Will the US help, or p...

There’s no more authentic worship music than music from Israel where everything is inspired by the Bible. One of Israel’s most exciting duos is Yonina, a husband and wife team who have been making beautiful music together and making that their calling. Listen to how their music is inspired by their faith and living in the Land, even their contemporary music. www. Genesis123.co   FB -  www.facebook...

What do you get when you take a young Christian Chinese woman from Taiwan and move her to Jerusalem? No, this is not a joke but the inspiring story of how one Chinese Christian woman is opening the eyes and hearts of Chinese Christians to Israel from all over the world.  www. Genesis123.co   FB -  www.facebook.com/Genesis123Foundation   Twitter - @Genesis123F IG - Genesis_123_Foundation Sign up fo...

The Holocaust is one of the greatest crimes against humanity in which six million Jews, one third of all the Jewish people, were murdered. Why, this week, as we mark the 77th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, is it still important to remember, to bring Nazi criminals to justice, and to take on Holocaust denial and distortion for the future? Join us as we talk with leading Nazi hunter and...