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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 of April for Lech L’cha’s traditional hike to Emmaus “Just as the early disciples learned from Jesus, when he appeared to them as they walked and discussed recent events, (Luke 26),” shared Lech L’cha, “our prayer is also that God would do that in the lives of these young believers, as they have set aside the next three months to study the word, live in community and concentrate on seeking and hearing from God concerning their future.” These youngsters whose ages range from 20 to 26 have a common prayer request: that God would use the next three months of the LechLcha Discipleship Program to speak to them about what He has for them in their future. Whether it is a calling to further their studies, seek a calling to ministry, or find their place in the job market. They all come from different congregations from around Israel, different backgrounds and different traditions and thoughts, yet they are all united in their love for Yeshua and their desire to serve Him in their lives. Despite the ongoing war, Lech L’cha are still moving ahead in planning for two 3-month, residential discipleship programmes this year, as they did during 2024 - As well as regular conferences and gatherings for young adults. “We are also prayerfully considering a Jesus Trail Hike, similar to the Sea to Sea we had last year,” shared Lech L’cha, “We are grateful for you standing with us at this time and prayerfully supporting the work of Lech L’cha. Please keep the staff and programme participants in your prayer. For God to hold us healthy and strong for the work we are called to do. “Please pray for peace for our region, and in the whole world. For ALL our hostages to come home and for comfort to all the families who have lost a loved one.” _____________ Invest in the next generations of leaders

“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 six years. And they have already given the lease to someone else,” shared Avi Mizrachi, Director of Dugit Ministries and Founder of Adonai Roi Congregation. “This building has housed not just Dugit’s offices and one of our Distribution Centres but is also home to our local Messianic congregation Adonai Roi, our beloved prayer tower overlooking Tel Aviv, and our Shelanu TV online ministry. “In less than 60 days, everything we have built within these walls will need a new home. This decision by our landlords, while shocking, does not surprise us. As Messianic Jewish believers, we are all too familiar with this kind of persecution.” Some Ultra Orthodox Jewish Groups who see faith in Yeshua as Messiah as a threat to traditional Judaism actively work towards preventing Messianic groups from renting buildings, holding meetings and even discrediting their leaders by displaying posters near their places of work and homes. Avi continued, “We understand that pressure from outside organizations can often lead landlords and businesses to sever ties with Messianic organizations like ours. This is not the first time we have faced such challenges, yet even in this trial, we remain confident of God’s faithfulness and His plans for us. “Last year, I was with a group gathered in our prayer tower to intercede for Israel, and during that powerful time of prayer, a man shared an unexpected prophetic word with me: “This building is not your home.” “At the time, I did not fully understand what it meant, but now it is clear. I believe that God is leading us to something greater - a permanent home that no one can take away from us. A place where we can continue to pray, worship, and proclaim the Good News without fear of displacement. “I believe God is preparing the perfect home for us to plant roots here in the ground of Tel Aviv.” Dugit Outreach Coffee Shop is not affected as it’s in a totally different building that Dugit own but losing the space for Adonai Roi Congregation, the Prayer Tower, Shelanu TV, one of the Foodbank Distribution Centres and the Dugit Offices has a huge impact on the ministry. Let’s pray for wisdom and direction as they search for new premises. ______________________________ If you would like to support the ministry of Dugit:

Students from the 36th cohort of Lech Lecha’s discipleship programme travelled to Ethiopia a few weeks ago, to serve the local people in projects being run by Messianic Ministry: Jewish Voice. “It was a crazy experience,” shared one of the girls, “we went out to serve the Lord in Ethiopia, Jewish Voice opened a field hospital and about 11,340 patients arrived in five days. We experienced God’s love in this place His grace and mercy in this short period, people were healed and children were enjoying and laughing - it reminded me of the verse from psalm 133: “How good and pleasant it is when brothers [and sisters] live together in unity!”” It was an amazing experience for these students who after months of studying and worshipping together at the Lech L’cha base in central Israel got to live out their faith through blessing the people of Ethiopia and travelling to remote villages to serve the local communities there. Pray for the seeds that were planted in Ethiopia and for the experiences and memories gained by the Israeli Believers that the Lord will use them for His glory!

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 the room when repentance and forgiveness is flowing. “Even during such challenging times for Israel, there are still German guests visiting and interacting with the survivors of the Holocaust they support through the GAiN Sponsorship Program,” shared Helping Hand Coalition. “So much joy and emotion could be felt from both sides. Geniah felt so special to have her international friends coming to her house to meet her in person and spend time with her and bring her warmth, love and gifts.” During the lead up to Biblical Holiday times like Purim and Passover, Helping Hand Coalition distributes supermarket vouchers to those in need to help them to also experience the celebrations with joy. “Some of the German families who are part of the GAiN Sponsorship Program sent parcels, special gifts and love messages to so many Holocaust survivors before the Passover celebrations in Israel in early April,” shared HHC. “It was so great to see smiles of appreciation on the faces of the elderly, who very much appreciate the gifts and visits from Helping Hand Coalition. “It’s been a very difficult year for Holocaust Survivors in Israel, one survivor we serve recently shared how October 7th shook her and her fellow survivors more than the Holocaust itself. She said, “Purim is a celebration of survival. But before the victory, there was fear. During the Holocaust, we were Jews in exile, without a country—powerless, defenceless. But on October 7th, we felt that Israel itself could be lost.” Pray for Holocaust Survivors in these days, that they will not be overwhelmed by fear but will receive the peace of God in their hearts. _______________________ Support Holocaust survivors in Israel - we only have a small window of time to show them the love of God.

More than 600 women from all over Israel came together to worship the Lord at the annual Bat Zion (Daughter of Zion) conference spearheaded by Chaya Mizrachi (Dugit Ministries). It was the largest gathering they had ever had as women desperate for a touch from God, came to be refreshed, healed and empowered to serve the Lord. “We invited women from across the nation to lift their hearts and voices in prayer for healing, hope, and salvation,” shared Chaya. “We bus them from wherever they live to our gathering. So many of these women have endured unimaginable loss—family members lost in war, homes uprooted, and lives forever changed.” “I believe these Bat Zion gatherings are a part of a sacred mission unfolding in Israel.” The ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza has had a deep impact on women in Israel. With husbands and sons called up to fight on the frontlines many are left to deal with the impact on the homefront by themselves. From gathering up children during the night to run to bomb shelters, to managing the rollercoaster of emotions as more details are released from the October 7th massacre and conditions experienced by hostages still in captivity. Every family has a link to someone that has experienced unimaginable trauma. For the followers of Yeshua (Jesus) who want to be a light and a hope for a nation in mourning, both Jewish and Arab Believers came to receive that refreshing from the Holy Spirit and emotional and physical healing that they so desperately needed. There was so much breakthrough and the women were able to return to their home situations strengthened and empowered. Please, continue to hold these women in your prayers that they will be powerful witnesses to the Lord. _____________________________ With your support, Jewish and Arab Believers are experiencing healing, freedom and empowerment. Donate to support more conferences like this:

300 (Jewish & Arab) young people attended Dor Haba’s week long Youth Summer Camp last year. Worshipping and praying together and bringing dance and drama to the beach front in Netanya as well as performing original music they created at the camp in Hebrew and Arabic for Israelis living in the surrounding neighbourhoods. Pray for Tal and the Dor Haba volunteers as they plan this year’s summer camp in July. ________________________________________ Every week, children aged between 5 to 12 are meeting together in Jerusalem to pray. These “Kids Watches” are led by the kids and facilitated by Dor Haba. They pray about the war, for the soldiers, for the government, for salvation of Jews and Muslims, for revival in the Middle East, for unity in the Body of Messiah, and more. They pick prayer topics and scriptures to pray from, as well as worship songs. The children lead a total of four hours a week, and the Dor Haba teenagers lead another five hours. In addition to these scheduled children’s and youth watches, local youth cover many other hours of prayer in Succat Hallel, sometimes even night watches on the weekends. “We believe their intercession and worship are a key part of preparing the way for our coming King Yeshua in these last days!” shared Tal. Recently, Dor Haba ran a whole weekend Kids Conference for ages 7-13 - the worship teams were made up of the kids - it was so inspiring to see them use the gifts God has given them for His Kingdom. Keep praying for this emerging generation! ____________________ Support the emerging generation of Jewish and Arab Believers

A few months ago Dor Haba (a Jerusalem based, youth focused, worship and prayer ministry) held a conference for young adults (18-26) at a hostel in the centre of Tel Aviv. Many of the Jewish and Arab followers of Yeshua (Jesus) who came, said it was such an amazing time of refreshing for them to be in the presence of God and to come together with other Believers. Some of the attendees were doing their national service and had been called up to serve in the war - they expressed how it was the first time they had been able to receive prayer or worship together for months. There were about 100 other guests in the hostel and many of them sat in on the meetings, bought Dor Haba T-Shirts and most importantly, asked who these people were and why they were worshipping together as Jews and Arabs. (Especially as the IDF soldiers could be seen worshipping and praying hand in hand with the Arab Believers.) “We were able to tell so many of them about Yeshua, and about the dividing walls He has broken down through His work on the cross. It was so cool,” shared Tal, Director of Dor Haba. “The manager told me after we left that guests were still talking about our group — that we brought so much joy to the hostel through the music. “Our kitchen staff got to share the Lord with a young lady who was displaced to Tel Aviv from kibbutz Be’eri in the South (after the October 7th massacre). She told them how over 200 people she knew personally were either kidnapped or killed on October 7th. She spoke with us for four hours on the first day, and was with us the whole day the next day. Someone on our kitchen staff gave her a New Testament, and she read the first seven chapters of Matthew that night. A week later she called to tell us she had read the whole New Testament and now wanted to re-read the Old Testament in light of that, and also come to Succat Hallel. “People are hungry. People are hurting. And people are searching. We are blessed that we got to be a light together in that hostel in the centre of Tel Aviv. What an opportunity!” __________________ Keep praying for the young people in Israel that healing and light will break through! Click the button below to support the work of Dor Haba - note your gift is for Dor Haba

Thank you so much for your support for the Israeli ministries supported by Your People My People. In Matthew 10, we are reminded of our good Father’s amazing awareness of all that goes on around us - not a sparrow falls to the ground without Him noticing, and perhaps even more amazing, Yeshua/Jesus tells us that God’s knowledge even extends to the number of hairs we have on our head! In verse 42, He goes on to say, “And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.” We’d like to thank you for being a ‘water carrier’! One who has given a much needed ‘cup of cold water’ to some of those who are Yeshua’s disciples. We know you didn’t give just so you could receive a reward, but our Father knows your generous heart. And we may not know exactly what God has in mind for rewarding those who give, but we know that the fruit of your offerings are being reaped even now! Lives are being touched and transformed with the love of God and the good news of the Gospel as Israeli believers are empowered by your practical expression of kindness and generosity. We appreciate your heart to partner with what God is doing in Israel through the Jewish and Arab believers, and trust that as you bless, you will also be blessed! For such a time as this! Blessings and Shalom! If you would like to become a water carrier on a regular basis - providing much needed 'water' month by month - to see God's Kingdom impact in ways beyond our imagination - click the button below:

Lech L’cha have just finished another three month residential Discipleship Programme. It was the 36th, and this programme was unique as all the students were female. This was largely due to the young men being called up for reserve duties (national service) as a result of the ongoing war in Israel. This also affected a large number of Lech L’cha’s staff as well but nevertheless, the female participants, many of whom had experienced mandatory extensions of their military national service themselves, did sign up for the discipleship programme in order to focus on their identity and purpose in God’s spiritual army. “Thanks to our amazing team this year, we were able to navigate the hardship of holding a program during war time,” shared Shmuel, Lech L’cha director. “Our teachers and schedule always had to be flexible, and we had to cancel some planned days in the North as we opted for some safer locations. There were more than a few disruptions to class and schedules as we took cover in the shelters under missile attack at all times of the day, and even one whole night under the attack from Iran. “With God’s mercy and grace, these youngsters were able to concentrate on God’s Word, build up their prayer life, and ask God for His guidance and direction on their next steps. There was an amazing atmosphere of fellowship and union between the participants as well as the team and staff. We are thankful for these young women - for what God is doing in their lives, and continue to pray for them long after they leave the program. “We desire for God to continue to direct our steps as we move forward with our plans for ministry to the young people. As always, we trust Him for the finances, and thank you, our donors and partners for your part in the discipleship of these young lives. During our two programs in 2024 we were able to sow into the lives of 26 young people. Also we had over 100 young adults attend the weekend conference for a much needed time of fellowship with each other and refreshing from the Lord. We had planned a young adult’s Gospel Trail Hike, in the footsteps of Jesus in the Fall of 2024, but that had to be postponed due to the war. We do thank God for His timing and direction, and pray for more peaceful times to come soon. We thank you for standing with us during such hard times, for supporting LechL’cha with your prayers & with your donations. We could not fulfil this call if not for your support!” Pray for the past Lech L’cha students, for their walk with the Lord, their service to Him, their discipleship and growth in making disciples themselves. Pray also for the staff and trainees: For health and strength for the work they are called to do. _____________ To support Discipleship Training in Israel DONATE HERE and note that your gift is for Discipleship

Izak Goldfinger: Holocaust Survivor Izak Goldfinger, was just 14 years old when his quiet life in a Polish village was shattered by the Nazi invasion. Forced into gruelling labour, Izak Goldfinger’s skills as a stone mason and his unshakable faith became his lifelines through unimaginable horrors. From brutal beatings to narrowly escaping death in 11 labour camps and Auschwitz, his strength to endure came from the words of his mother: “Believe, and we will meet again after the war.” Izak’s story is one of survival, resilience, and hope—a reminder of the human spirit’s capacity to persevere even in the darkest times. Itzak’s story was instrumental in founding the work of Helping Hand Coalition that today reaches out to the thousands of survivors living in Israel. Paulina Levy Mendel Paulina Levy Mendel: My name is Daniel Rozen, and I live in Jerusalem, Israel with my wife and daughter. I’d like to talk about the Holocaust—a deeply painful and difficult topic for every Jewish family. My family are Polish descendants from Galicia, specifically from a small area near Kraków called Kazimierz. For more than a thousand years, Jewish people lived in Poland—longer than in any other country. At one time, no nation offered such comfort and peace to the Jewish people. My grandmother’s name was Paulina Levy Mendel, and my mother’s name is Nili Rozen. Both were sent to a ghetto in Poland where they experienced horrible conditions. Then later on they were deported to Auschwitz, the infamous concentration and extermination camp. My grandmother endured unspeakable hardships in Auschwitz. However, because she spoke Polish, she was given slightly better treatment. She worked in a tailoring unit, repairing Nazi uniforms. One day, a Catholic nun who secretly visited the camp approached her. This nun offered to smuggle my mother out of Auschwitz. My grandmother initially refused, insisting she couldn’t let her daughter leave without her. But eventually, she relented, giving the nun her only possession of value—a ring with an emerald that she had hidden in the ground—to save her child. The nun smuggled my mother out, who was a young child at the time and took her to a monastery, where she was hidden in an underground storage area for pickles and tomatoes. In March 1945, after four months in hiding, my mother and grandmother were reunited and then smuggled across the border into Ukraine. After the war ended in May 1945, my grandmother decided to return to Poland, hoping to reclaim her home in Kraków. However, she soon learned that many returning Jewish survivors were killed by Polish locals in pogroms. Heartbroken, my grandmother fled back to Ukraine. People often say that the Jewish people are “chosen by God.” But being chosen comes with immense suffering, sacrifice, and responsibility. We are chosen to endure, to overcome, to connect with the land of Israel, and to be a light to the nations. It is not an easy title to bear. From my father’s side, there is little to share. His entire family perished in the crematoriums. The only tangible reminder of my family’s Holocaust experience is a small yellow Star of David that I keep to honour their memory. We are determined to be a blessing, to carry the light of God to every corner of the world. We teach our children not to hate—not the Arabs, not the Muslims, not anyone. Instead, we teach them to be a living testimony of resilience, faith, and hope. Our family’s story is just one of millions. And yet, it reminds us of the importance of saying, “Never again.” Never again should such horrors occur. ____________________ If you would like to support Holocaust Survivors living in Israel DONATE HERE and note your gift is for Holocaust Survivors

80 Years Since the Liberation of Auschwitz Article by Luke & Sarah Gasiorowski of Helping Hand Coalition, a family-run ministry bringing hope and dignity to Holocaust Survivors living in Israel today. The Soviet Red army was not ready for the atrocities that they were about to witness as they opened up the gates to Auschwitz-Birkenau. On January 27th, 1945, 80 years ago, the army liberated one of the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camps located in Poland. And it was here, that around a million Jewish people were transported to their unjust deaths. “I, who saw people dying every day, was shocked by the Nazis’ indescribable hatred toward the inmates who had turned into living skeletons.” This was one of the remarks of the Red Army General Vasily Petrenko, commander of the 107th Infantry Division after liberating Auschwitz. To their shock, the Red Army encountered around 7000 helpless near death survivors left in terrible conditions inside the camp. The Nazis had just escaped a couple days ago, taking with them another 56,000 survivors on a cruel death march before the liberation. How did humanity come to such a low level of hatred? And how did it get so far? That a radical ideology of hate against the Jewish people would become institutionalized to the point of even teaching it to innocent children in school? And what was the result? In the shadow of a war, a genocide took place, leading to the death of 6 million Jewish people. They were unjustly labelled as the enemy, for no other reason than their ethnicity. Here we are 80 years later. It is so important to know the dangers of hate, radical ideologies, and antisemitism. Dehumanizing a people group, blaming a certain sector of society for their problems, has dangerous consequences if left unchecked. Today there are around 150,000 Holocaust survivors living in Israel, with an median age of 86 years old. From the ashes of the Holocaust, they have been able to create a life and family for themselves. Helping Hand Coalition (HHC) continually reaches out with a helping hand to bless and support them with medical support, fellowship, entertainment that feeds the soul, and with basic needs for living such as food and clothing. __________________ To support the work of HHC - DONATE HERE and note that it’s for work among Holocaust Survivors.

Almond Blossom - the first tree to come into flower in Israel “The word of the Lord came to me: What do you see, Jeremiah? I replied: I see a branch of an almond tree. The Lord said to me: You have seen right, for I am watchful to bring My word to pass.” Jeremiah 1:11 As we transitioned into another New Year together, we were struck by the poignancy of the marking of time since Yeshua’s (Jesus) first appearance on our earth and our anticipation of his return. His first coming took many by surprise. He was the promised and much awaited Messiah, but as a small baby was only recognised by a few. Our desire for this coming year is that many more in Israel will know Him and be expectantly waiting for His return - and we warmly welcome you to pray with us: Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the Universe. As we mark the new year on the Gregorian calendar - 2025 - we acknowledge this counting of the time since your coming into the world, your breaking into our history, and your journey to the cross transforming all things. In this new year, we pray for the grace to live in joyful anticipation of your return. "For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known." (1 Corinthians 13:12) With the devastating effects of war for nearly the last year and a half to infrastructure, resources and families alike, alongside the long-term toll on minds and emotions, the tide is finally turning toward considerations around rebuilding, restoring and healing. For many this will take months, if not years. Though the relief and thanksgiving when hostages have been returned are in no ways diminished, the impact of 7 October 2023 will have a long-term effect for many on multiple levels. In these moments come the questions - How did this happen? Why is there so much hate? Where was God in it all? I venture to say that Yeshua was sitting in the rubble alongside the one who lost their home. He was weeping hand in hand with the one who lost their loved ones. He was interceding for the one who’s anger overwhelmed them, and he was holding tightly onto those who lost all hope. Even in the midst of our greatest tragedies, if there is one thing we can know for sure, irrespective of how we feel, it is that our God is constant - constant in love, in compassion, and in hope. May we ask you to pray with us for Israel and her neighbours, for Jewish and Arab people who are in the midst of their trauma and only have questions? Would you pray that the love of Abba Father, the compassion of Yeshua (Jesus), the hope of Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) invade their worlds, their minds, their homes and their hearts? That with all the ploughing this war has brought, the soil of souls has been turned over, ready to receive the seed of the Gospel, and that what others ‘intended for evil, God will turn about for good and for the saving of many lives!’ Gen 50:20. For such a time as this!