Showing posts with label Chanukkah. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chanukkah. Show all posts

Saturday, December 12, 2015

From the City of Lights to the Festival of Lights (French Jews making aliyah) - CBN NEWS Chris Mitchell


From the City of Lights to the Festival of Lights

12-11-2015
  CBN NEWS Chris Mitchell

BEN GURION AIRPORT, Israel – This year more French Jews immigrated to Israel than ever before. Many believe it could be just the beginning of an even greater wave of French immigration.
In this latest round, nearly 50 French Jews arrived at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. These new arrivals are just the tip of the iceberg, with many more French Jews considering immigrating to Israel.
"We'll only be seeing a few dozen immigrants tonight, but throughout 2015 we have had the pleasure to welcome in Israel 8,000 immigrants from France," Jewish Agency spokesman Yigal Palmor told CBN News. "Last year, 2014, there were 7,200. There's a mass immigration to Israel from France."
Terror attacks in Paris this year –- especially the attack on a Kosher delicatessen -– along with rising anti-Semitism, spurred Jews in France to act.
"Speaking last week to two young French olim (new immigrants) who had just come, they said to us that there isn't a person in France -– Jew in France -– that isn't talking about coming to live in Israel to some extent," Sharon Handler with the Jewish Agency told CBN News.
Newly arrived French immigrant Dan Ammar told CBN News, "Right now, we can't live Judaism the way we would like to."
"We are careful not to wear our kippa (skullcap) in the streets. We continue living; you don't stop living, like in Israel they don't stop living with all the terror attacks. In Israel we will be able to live our Judaism the way we want."
Alexandra Schneider said fear is not the only reason for coming.
"The French Jews, yes, the French Jews are afraid, (but) it's not the only reason they want to come to Israel," Schneider told CBN News. "It's also about conviction because we think that for the Jews in France and for young people, Israel is the future."
Ammar led the lighting of the Hanukkah candles for the group that came from the City of Lights, Paris, to the Festival of Lights.
The new Israeli citizens also enjoyed sufganeot, a traditional donut served during the holiday. The immigrants –- from toddlers to senior citizens –- now start their new life in the land of Israel.
"Tonight we got to see the unfolding of the faithfulness of the God of Israel to His people as was promised to the prophet Isaiah," Nicole Yoder with the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem told CBN News. "He's going to bring His people back to Israel from the north, the south, the east and the west. And tonight we got to welcome people from the West."
"This is it. This is where the Jews belong," Handler said. "The Bible, this is where we're supposed to be. There's no question about it. This is the land of the Jews."
Watch the video here: French Jews Making Aliyah

Sunday, December 6, 2015

Happy Hanukkah!


Yeshua's blessings... 
from our home to yours.

Steve & Laurie Martin
Love For His People, Inc.

Our Hanukkah Gift to You: FREE Shipping on Everything! ✡ "When the Banner is Hoisted Up" - ISRAEL365

All you inhabitants of the world and dwellers
of the earth - you will see when the banner is hoisted up upon the mountains.

ISAIAH (18:3)

כָּל יֹשְׁבֵי תֵבֵל וְשֹׁכְנֵי אָרֶץ כִּנְשֹׂא נֵס הָרִים תִּרְאוּ

ישעהו יח:ג

kol yosh-vay tay-vayl v'-shokh-nay a-retz kin-so nays ha-reem tir-u

Today's Israel Inspiration

You’ve heard of Hanukka, but do you know what the word means in Hebrew? “Hanukka” in Hebrew means "inauguration" and refers to the inauguration of the holy Temple on the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev. Tonight as Hanukkah begins, we wish you a joyous holiday filled with light. Enjoy our Hanukkah gift to you of FREE shipping on our entire Israel365 store!

How to Celebrate Hanukkah

Have you ever wondered what you would need to do in order to properly celebrate Hanukkah? Watch this short video and became an instant expert.

Donald Trump Headed
to Israel

Republican presidential candidate and billionaire Donald Trump will make his way to Israel before the year’s end, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office confirmed.

Double Hamsa Bracelet

Alef Bet by Paula, offers you a wide blend of traditional, spiritual and contemporary styles in their jewelry motifs. This piece of jewelry is both faithful and fashion forward. A perfect gift for any special occasion. Made from 14K gold vermeil.

Today's Israel Photo

A daring man hangs a giant Menorah (Hanukkia) on the longest Omega line in Israel, in the Eretz Ayalim Farm in Gush Etzion, for the holiday of Hanukkah.

Thank You

Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Maureen Hawthorne of Ventura, California. Todah rabah!

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Monday, November 30, 2015

Understanding the Modern Hanukkah Miracle ✡ "'Holy' Will Be Said of Him" - JERUSALEM365

Of every remnant that will be in Zion and every remaining one on Jerusalem, 'Holy' will be said of him.

ISAIAH (4:3)

וְהָיָה הַנִּשְׁאָר בְּצִיּוֹן וְהַנּוֹתָר בִּירוּשָׁלִַם קָדוֹשׁ יֵאָמֶר לוֹ

ישעיהו ד:ג


v'-ha-ya ha-nish-ar b'-tzee-yon v'-ha-no-tar bee-ru-sha-la-yeem ka-dosh
yay-a-mer lo

Jerusalem Inspiration

According to Israel’s first chief rabbi, the great Abraham Isaac Kook, the world is divided into two distinct realms. Not 'good and evil,' but rather, the 'holy and the not-yet-holy.' Our job in this world is not to abstain from the realities of the physical world, but rather to uplift and to redeem by bringing out the full potential of the not-yet-holy.  The battle waged by the Maccabees was not fought in the name of power, but for the sake of imbuing a lost sense of holiness to the people and the Holy Temple.  A new DVD, "Reclaiming the Real Hanukkah" by Pastor Keith Johnson, is a documentary about the modern significance of Hanukkah. Let the call of the ancient Maccabees be heard again!

Menorah vs. "Hanukiah" Explained

Did you know that the Menorah which was lit in Temple times was different from the modern day "Hanukiah" which is used on Hanukkah?

Pastor Keith Johnson's Israel Documentary on Hanukkah

Pastor Keith Johnson's new documentary set in Israel is timely in light of new Hanukkah archeological discoveries and the world's sudden focus on the Temple Mount, central to the events of the Hanukkah story.

Silver and Stone Globe Pendant

This exquisitely carved silver globe pendant is made of a large, faceted blue quartz stone, surrounded by silver with the Hebrew words “Melo HaAretz Kevodo”, meaning “the earth is full of His glory.”Designed by Sarah Feld and created by artist Tamar Silverstein.

Jerusalem Daily Photo

Today's photo shows people immersed in holy prayer at the Western Wall with a fantastic Menorah in the foreground. On each night of Hanukkah, the Menorah at the Western Wall will be lit by various Rabbis and dignitaries.

Yesterday's Photo Trivia

Yesterday's photo showed the topography and ascension to the Old City of Jerusalem, bringing to life the words of the Bible, as it says: "Arise! Let us ascend to Zion."

Thank You

Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Elizabeth Lee of Malaysia. Todah rabah!

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Sunday, November 29, 2015

A Nugget for Living Life by Steve Martin - BOTH Hanukkah & Christmas!


A Nugget for Living Life
Steve Martin


"I love both Hanukkah AND Christmas.
Jesus Christ, Yeshua HaMashiach,
is revealed as the
Light of the World
in both!

John 8:12

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I Love BOTH Hanukkah AND Christmas - Now Think On This by Steve Martin

I Love BOTH Hanukkah AND Christmas

Now Think On This
Steve Martin


“Yeshua spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world; whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light which gives life.” (John 8:12, Complete Jewish Bible)


I love both Hanukkah AND Christmas!

Only in the past few years have I really understood the Feast of Hanukkah (Chanukah is another spelling in Hebrew), also known as the Festival of Lights, or Feast of Dedication. Having been raised a Christian, I considered it a Jewish celebration, for Jews only. After all, that was in the Old Testament, right? That part of the Bible is only the Jewish part of the Bible, the Old Covenant, isn’t it?

But then I had my eyes opened and my spirit enlightened, through an understanding of our Jewish roots as believers. Now knowing that Jesus was born in a Jewish family (His Hebrew name is Yeshua), the twelve Jewish apostles were Jewish, and the Bible was completely written by Jews (with only one or two Scriptural books the exception, written by Gentiles), I had a change of heart. I could celebrate Hanukkah too, just as my Messiah Yeshua did!

“Then came Hanukkah in Yerushalayim. It was winter, and Yeshua was walking around inside the Temple area, in Shlomo’s Colonnade.” (John 10:22-23, Complete Jewish Bible)

Or if you prefer the NKJV, “Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter. And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon's porch.”

There are several Messianic Jewish books and websites that completely give further understanding to this winter feast, so I won’t be trying to do that here. But just knowing that the Lord miraculously provided 8 days of oil to burn the Hanukkiah (the 9 candle stick menorah), when they only had one day’s supply of oil to begin with, shows us the provision that He gives as we trust in Him. 

We can also visibly see that the main candle, called the server, is the one that each night lights the others. It fully represents the Servant Jesus Himself, Who gives us the light to pass on. I can understand that with my Gentile mind.

We actually have several Hanukkah menorahs in our home. I like our David’s Harp one the best.


Christmas is such a joyous part of the season. Though I believe Yeshua (Jesus) was actually born during the Feast of Tabernacles in the fall, I really enjoy the Christmas songs on the radio, the Christmas tree in our house, the welcoming wreath on the front door, and the fun and love shared in the giving of presents to each other. In our home, Christmas above all represents the Light of the World, Jesus Christ, who lives each day of the year as our Savior and Lord.

If the world chooses to celebrate along with us, let it be so! Let them sing “O Come O Come Emmanuel” on the secular radio station, along with “O Holy Night”. May they greet one another joyfully with “Merry Christmas”, being Christ (Christos, or Messiah) is the most joyous (merriest) one of all!

I love it when our small town of Pineville, North Carolina decorates the city streets with heavenly angels on the light poles, proclaiming the Good News with trumpets (shofars!); the silver bells hanging down, swinging in the breeze while ringing out His birth; the large Scotch pine Christmas tree, lighting up the town square, evergreen with His life and the colorful lights testifying of His love for diversity. After all, He has created so many of us, with such creativity and our different nationalities - the most multi-color that these lights represent well!
  

Christmas at the Martins


And of course there are the beautifully wrapped presents, delighting our grandkids, being taught how the Wise Men blessed their Savior too with good gifts, signifying their adoration and worship.




In both Hanukkah AND Christmas, Jesus Christ, Yeshua HaMashiach, is revealed as the Light of the World in both!

Celebrate this exciting season of love! May both Jew and Gentile understand that Hanukkah AND Christmas can be shared in our One New Man love. I for one certainly have no problem with that, and give thanks to my Lord for both.

Happy Hanukkah AND Merry Christmas, from our house to yours.

“And God bless us, everyone!”

 May your days be filled with peace, joy and love.

Happy Hanukkah AND Merry Christmas!

Our ministry Christmas card - 2015


The Martin Hanukkiah fully lit in past celebration.





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Love For His People, Inc.

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Now Think On This (In the year of our Lord 11.29.15 ) #215 - “I Love Hanukkah AND Christmas” – Sunday at 4:30 pm in Charlotte, NC.

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Monday, December 1, 2014

"Hanukkah 2014 – A Gateway to Miracles" Kathi Pelton


"Hanukkah 2014 – A Gateway to Miracles"
Kathi Pelton, Eugene, OR
The Elijah List

The Vision

On November 22, while I was sleeping on an airplane, I was taken into a dream-like vision that was very significant for this coming season. In the vision, I saw a calendar and the word "Hanukkah" written upon it (I did not see the actual dates; only the word). I was then lifted to a higher place in the spirit and I was aware of a deeper connection with Heaven than I had known previously. I realized I was responding to the "Come up here" invitation that God gives to each of us (Revelation 4:1).

Immediately I was standing before two large gates that were opening before me. As I looked, I realized that each gate was in the form of a menorah, and the path beyond the gates radiated light. Even though, in the vision, I did not pass through the gates, I was aware that soon I would do so. I then saw the number 16, but did not grasp its significance. I knew that as soon as I passed through the gates I would enter a season of supernatural miracles and natural victories. –End of vision.

Prelude to the Vision

Before I explain my sense regarding the vision, I should share what I have been experiencing the last few months. Lately I have been captivated by lanterns and the flickering of candlelight. I have felt a strong desire to buy lanterns to decorate our home, and even hung two on our outdoor entry that are lit each night with a candle.
I have learned through the years that often these captivations reflect more than my natural desire to decorate and create and enjoy beauty, but they are indicators of the Lord speaking something deeper to me.
The past few months, my husband and I have often focused our attention on the parable Jesus told of the five wise virgins found in Matthew 25:1-13. We know that the Lord is calling us to be filled continually with oil. The pure oil is found in His presence, in both worship and prayer.(Photo via pixabay)

"Then the Kingdom of Heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept.

"And at midnight a cry was heard: 'Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!' Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.' But the wise answered, saying, 'No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.' And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut.

"Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, 'Lord, Lord, open to us!' But he answered and said, 'Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.' Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming."

Along with the verses from Matthew 25, I have continually been impressed with verses of Scripture and words from the Lord, about not trusting in the strength of man, but trusting in the strong arm of the Lord to do what needs to be accomplished. One of the key passages He has been speaking to me is Psalm 147:10-11:
His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of the warrior; the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.

He has also focused my attention on Zechariah 4:6:

Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, "This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, 'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' saith the LORD of hosts.

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What is Hanukkah?

Hanukkah begins on the 25th day of Kislev on the Jewish calendar. It is based on two miracles: a great Jewish military victory and a miraculous supply of oil for the Temple.

Although Hanukkah celebrates military victory—a desperately outnumbered group of Jewish guerilla fighters known as the Macabees triumphed against mighty Greek-Syrian invaders in the second century B.C.—the holiday's major symbol is the menorah, a reminder of the "miracle of the oil". After driving their oppressors out of Jerusalem, the Jews began the process of cleansing the Second Temple, since it had been desecrated by Antiochus IV Epiphanes. (Photo via openheavens7)

While seeking to rebuild the altar and light its menorah, the Jews discovered only one flask of untainted oil for the eternal lamp—just enough to keep it burning for one day.

But somehow, the flames continued to burn eight days and nights until more oil could be procured from afar. That miracle is the reason we celebrate Hanukkah for eight days, and also why Hanukkah is called the Festival of Lights.

The verse from Zechariah 4:6 is inscribed upon the menorah in Jerusalem that stands across from the Knesset, Israel's parliament. It serves to remind us not only of military victory, but of the ultimate triumph of God and the spiritual victory of the Jews over their oppressors.

Supernatural Miracles Will Bring Natural Supply

As I sought the Lord for His interpretation of the vision, I felt He gave me the understanding that as we pass into the season of Hanukkah, we will be passing through a gateway in the spirit and stepping upon a path leading us into a time of miracles and victories.
I sense that we will see supernatural miracles that bring natural supply. We will be ushered into a time of miracles in the earthly realm that bring victory over large enemy forces that have intimidated and oppressed God's people for too long. (Photo via yaldah)

I hear God saying, "Enough!" Though we may appear outnumbered by these oppressive armies, as we keep the oil of prayer and worship burning and put our trust in the fear of the Lord, He will give victory as He did during the Maccabean Revolt so many years ago.

As I mentioned, in the vision I saw the number 16 right after seeing the gates fashioned like two menorahs. This year, Hanukkah begins December 16th and ends December 24th—Christmas Eve. It is interesting that Hanukkah falls on the eight days leading up to the Christian celebration of the birth of Christ. I believe that we are entering a season leading to the time that the veil will be removed from the eyes of the Jewish people so that they can see their Savior (see 2 Corinthians 3:13-16, Romans 11:25-32).

Additionally, the menorahs on the two gates each contained eight candles, for a total of 16. Biblically, the number sixteen is symbolic of loveSixteen of the names and titles for God in the Old Testament especially signify His constant, never-ending love for the children of Israel.

In the New Testament, 1 Corinthians 13:4-13 lists "sixteen qualities of God's love" that Paul informs us we should have as well: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails(Photo via pinterest)

Love is Your Mission!

I believe the next eight years we will see an extraordinary number of Jewish men and woman coming to the awareness of the Savior as the Church exhibits the true meaning of love described in First Corinthians

We will love them with the love that God Himself possesses. This Hanukkah season will bring us into a new beginning, where the character of the Father is seen and His true love is displayed in Israel and throughout the nations, like a menorah placed in a window for all who pass by to see.

The modern menorah is a candelabrum of eight branches, with a ninth holder placed higher in the middle. It is used to light the eight candles on either side. This is a picture of Jesus, our ninth candle, who will light the next eight years with miraculous victories and miraculous supply.

I hear the words: "Worship is your passport through the days ahead, with faith as your currency and love as your mission."

Love is your mission!

This is a time to rejoice. Though the world is reporting unthinkable oppression and horrific acts of terror that seem unimaginable, God is proclaiming a different report. He is about to bare His mighty right arm as His people surrender to His strength and live in the fear of the Lord, rather than fear the strength of terrible armies. We are entering a time of great victory and great miracles.

REJOICE!!! This is a time to worship and pray and fill your lamps with oil. It is a time to trust, to dwell safely in the fear of the Lord, and let go of doubt and every bad report that has come your way. The gates are about to open and the Father of Lights will shine and dispel the darkness. A vast Heavenly army has come to fight for His people. Amen!

Kathi Pelton
Oceans In The Desert

Kathi Pelton has a passion to encourage, uplift, and serve. As well as being a published writer, she has traveled extensively with Watchmen for the Nations, spoken at conferences, been a member of a national prophetic round-table, and co-directed a house of prayer. Her favorite pastime is to spend time with her husband and children.

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Love For His People Editor's Note: Hanukkah for 2014 is Dec. 16-24.