Long before Christians spoke of Pentecost, the people of Israel were already gathering for Shavuot—a feast celebrating the wheat harvest, covenant memory, and joyful pilgrimage. Yet within the shared soil of this ancient festival, Shavuot became the stage on which the earliest followers of Jesus experienced what they came to call Pentecost. One feast, two traditions, and a story that unfolds across centuries. Shavuot: A Feast of Firstfruits and First Words In the Hebrew Scrip

Trauma Support For Holocaust Survivors Today Eighty years after the Holocaust, the trauma has not faded. Holocaust survivors in Israel continue to face some of the highest rates of PTSD, depression, and anxiety of any elderly population in the country. Many endured not only the horrors of the Holocaust but also immigration trauma, wars, terrorism, and — most recently — the emotional shockwaves of October 7th. For some, these events reopen wounds that never fully healed. Helpi

How Music Revives the Hearts of Holocaust Survivors When words fail, music remembers. For Holocaust survivors, music is more than entertainment — it is a bridge to identity, memory, and emotional healing. Many survivors grew up in homes filled with song before the 2nd World War shattered their worlds. Today, music has the power to awaken joy, soften trauma, and reconnect them to the parts of themselves that survived. Helping Hand Coalition (HHC) understands this deeply. That’

For many Holocaust survivors in Israel, the greatest threat they face today is not only the memories of the past — it is the loneliness of the present. Decades after surviving the unthinkable, thousands of elderly survivors now live alone, carrying layers of trauma that resurface with every new crisis. Research shows that survivors experience higher rates of PTSD, depression, and anxiety than any other elderly population in the country. Events like the October 7th attacks fro

There are moments in history when the Lord draws our attention to a nation—not just through headlines, but through the stirring of His Spirit. Iran is one of those nations right now. After the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran became one of the hardest places in the world to follow Jesus. Missionaries were expelled. Evangelism was outlawed. Persian Bibles were banned. Pastors were imprisoned or killed. Many believed the church in Iran would simply disappear. Instead, the opposite

TRAINING UP THE NEXT GENERATION IN FAITH God is moving among the children of Israel. DOR HABA held a Kid’s Camp at Succat Hallel House of Prayer in Jerusalem where children experienced life-changing encounters with God. It was a significant weekend, where nearly 70 kids, ages 7 to 12, gathered together in Jerusalem, under the theme: “I Will Trust in the Lord!” “More than ever, our hearts have been stirred with passion to see both Jewish and Arab children rise up together in

Every year, Lech L’cha welcomes young adults from all over Israel into a transformative journey of discipleship. Through intensive three‑month programmes, participants over the age of 18 come to study the Scriptures, deepen their faith, and walk the very paths where biblical history unfolded. At the heart of Lech L’cha is a simple but powerful vision: to make disciples who make disciples. Under the guidance of dedicated pastors and teachers, students spend their days immersed

As the calendar turns, it’s an opportunity to take stock - to let go of what was and open our hearts to seek what God is already doing in preparation for the next season.

In Nazareth, at the heart of the Galilee, a movement is taking shape — one that echoes the same longing for God, the same desire for purpose, and the same readiness to step boldly into calling.

We decided to use the theme of light dispelling darkness this year for our Hanukkah card. There has been so much darkness over the last few years, we are longing to see the light of Jesus breaking through the darkness, bringing a peace beyond what the world can understand. He is the only true hope for peace for all peoples in the Middle East and beyond. The Feast of Hanukkah, which derives from the Hebrew word ‘to dedicate’, celebrates the historical event which took place in

YPMP trustee, David Adeola with Luke of Helping Hand Coalition (HHC) One of our trustees, David Adeola, recently travelled to Israel to meet with the ministries and organisations YPMP supports and to find out how they are doing, serving God during a time of war. Despite various difficulties - flights being cancelled and the logistical complications of travelling around a nation at war, David valiantly pushed through to meet and encourage the brothers and sisters in faith we s

"The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned." - Isaiah 9:2 Over the years we’ve had many conversations with people who have been passionately charged with the politics surrounding Israel, Gaza and what is commonly known as the West Bank. No matter which ‘side’ people landed on, invariably I found that to be in support of one, inevitably meant being against the other. Our conclusion from those convers

Rachel Tzeitlin At Passover, Holocaust Survivors reflected on their own personal experiences of deliverance during the Holocaust. During a Helping Hand Coalition ‘Shalom House’ gathering the Holocaust Survivors were asked what the celebration of Passover means to them. Rachel Tzeitlin, a Holocaust Survivor from the Former Soviet Union who now lives in Israel, shared her story: "I was only 4 or 5 years old when my father, mother, and I fled from the Nazis during the evacuation

Seven young men and six young women have just began the 37th Lech L’cha Discipleship Program. The group met for the first time at the end...

In ancient times, the three pilgrimage festivals of Passover, Pentecost and Tabernacles were filled with anticipation and excitement. Whole communities made the long journey on foot to Jerusalem - to the place of the Lord’s presence - laden with gifts and singing hymns of praise. These Feasts of the Lord: also known as Unleavened Bread (Passover); Weeks (Shavu’ot/Pentecost) and Sukkot (Tabernacles) were designated by God in the Torah given to Moses at Mount Sinai. All of thes

“We recently received news from our landlords—they will not be renewing our lease for the building that has been our home for the past...

Students from the 36th cohort of Lech Lecha’s discipleship programme travelled to Ethiopia a few weeks ago, to serve the local people in...

Helping Hand Coalition, a family-run ministry to Holocaust Survivors who live in Israel has been finding many different ways to bring God’s love to these precious elderly people. One of their projects links up Survivors in Israel with Christians from Germany who have a desire to reconcile after the terrible events of the Holocaust and bring God’s love and healing to the ones who were victims of their nation’s atrocities. We have witnessed first hand the healing experienced in

More than 600 women from all over Israel came together to worship the Lord at the annual Bat Zion (Daughter of Zion) conference...

300 (Jewish & Arab) young people attended Dor Haba’s week long Youth Summer Camp last year. Worshipping and praying together and bringing...