Category: Focus on Israel

Marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz on what is now known as Holocaust Memorial Day. by Charles Gardner. As we approach the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz on January 27th, to be marked by the now annual Holocaust Memorial Day in the UK and elsewhere, I struggle – as many […]

When Britain chased down Jewish refugees fleeing Europe. by Charles Gardner. Calls for reflection on a shameful period of British history are being made on the 80th anniversary of a movement established to help Holocaust survivors escape post-war Europe. HaBricha, as it was called, enabled 300,000 Jews to travel to Israel, then still under the […]

A renewed call for Gentile Christian commitment to Israel. by Charles Gardner. DONCASTER, January 2, 2025 – I’ve been challenged of late by the example of Ruth, particularly with respect to Christian support for Israel in these times of great trial. Though a Gentile, she was totally committed to the Jewish people for whom, it […]

By Joseph Shulam. We entered the year 2025 yesterday, and the world has not improved in 2024.  Yes, we prayed hard for the whole year of 2024 for God to miraculously intervene in the war between Israel and seven different fronts.  No miracles visibly happened, and the battle rages while we usher in 2025.  The […]

Jesus – the greatest gift the Jewish people have given to the world. by Charles Gardner. JERUSALEM, December 17, 2024 – When the new-born Jesus was dedicated at the Temple, a righteous man called Simeon pronounced that he would be “a light for revelation to the Gentiles and the glory of your people Israel” (Luke […]

Praising Jesus and praying for Israel returns to Amsterdam. by Charles Gardner. AMSTERDAM, November 22, 2024 – I stand in awe at the courage and passion of our Dutch Christian friends who have once again taken to the streets of Amsterdam to worship the Jewish Messiah and pray for Israel! Less than two weeks after […]

How the nonsense of Alice in Wonderland has become reality in today’s world. by Charles Gardner. The arrest warrants for alleged genocide issued to Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant, Israel’s PM and former Defence Chief, appear to have emanated from the Courts of Hell. Tzipi Hotovely, Israel’s UK ambassador, writing in the Daily Telegraph, wondered […]

By Yehuda Bachana. Lech Lecha : Genesis 12:1-17:27 , Isaiah 40:27-41:16, Romans 4:1-5:11  In our daily walk, we’re blessed to have Yeshua by our side Parashat Lech Lecha begins with God’s command to Abraham to get up and go to Canaan – an amazing and special region, that one day would be named after Abraham’s grandson – Jakob/Israel […]

How nature’s awesome beauty led me to Israel. by Charles Gardner. YORKSHIRE, England, October 25, 2024 – An overnight stay at Helmsley in the North York Moors has added fresh impetus to my ongoing calling to the Jewish people. Some of the intriguing shops at Helmsley market. Photo by Penny Paul. My wife and I […]

The October 7 massacre hit us with a horrifying shock, perhaps marking the single most traumatic day in the Land of Israel. The night before October 7, several women around me dreamt disturbing nightmares, while I felt sick like I’ve never felt before with terrible contractions coming down my spine and back. This was not […]