Intercession for the Jewish People A majority of Jewish people are culturally Jewish meaning they may attend a High Holy Day service and observe ritualistic traditions of men. Still, they lack a personal relationship with the Creator. Likewise there are three appointed times for God to meet His people this September as outlined in Leviticus 23:23–27. They are Rosh Hashanah/Head of the Year (7-8th), Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement
Focus on the Caribbean The unrest in Cuba directs our thoughts to the Caribbean Jewish population. Although small in numbers, the Sephardic, Jewish Spanish-speaking people group, is also part of the diaspora. Prior to expulsion from Spain in 1492, the Jewish people experienced forced conversion to Catholicism but often continued practicing Judaism in secret. Then, in 1497, Portugal expelled the Jewish people who made their way to Brazil.
Guardians of the Land and for the People Defending Israel does not just lie with the military; although, the Israeli Defense Force is vital to protecting the land. In addition, standing with Israel does not automatically occur when a nation’s government signs a treaty. In fact, several countries with recent presidential elections hold no interest in befriending Israel. When all’s said and done, the believer in Messiah Jesus