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.
Prayers for Pesach (Passover) Passover and Palm Sunday coincide this year beginning March 28. The Lord commands Passover as one of the appointed times. Remember who He is and what He has done on this yearly feast day of Passover. Most importantly it is the day to remember the deliverance of Israel from slavery in Egypt and also to freedom in the Promise Land. Moreover the biblical ceremony