Red Heifer Ashes Used in Purification Ritual, Claims Activist. Israel 365, Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz

The red heifers in Shiloh, Samaria, Israel (Photo by Steve Martin 12.26.25)

The arrival of five red heifers in Israel, intended to perform the Biblical ritual of purification, marked a major milestone in the return of the Temple Service. Controversy erupted when one of the red cows was burned in what some rabbinic authorities claimed was a practice event, while others insisted it was an actual burning, resulting in ashes that could be used to purify hundreds of thousands of people. One activist took another step forward when he enlisted a Kohen to mix the ashes with spring water, making it suitable for use, heating up the controversy that surrounds the ashes.

YouTuber Adam King released a video this week showing an Orthodox rabbi performing the ancient ritual of preparing water mixed with the ashes of the red heifer, the biblical purification process required before entering the Third Temple. The video, which quickly circulated among Temple activists and evangelical supporters of Israel, has reignited the conversation about when and how this rare commandment will be fulfilled in modern times.

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The red heifers. In Ancient Shiloh, Samaria, Israel. Come see. Preparation for the Third Temple

As we started our walking tour, in ancient Shiloh, we were met by a man who seemed to be just leaving. Larry Borntrager, Amish-Mennonite man from Indiana, USA, looked like a farmhand who had just walked out of a barn. At first I paid little attention, having come to see the first tabernacle of the Israelites here in Israel. And having grown up in Iowa, with a few uncles having cattle on their farms, it was no big deal. Then he started talking about the red heifers…and the excitement rose up within me!

(Photos by Steve Martin in Ancient Shiloh, Israel, Dec. 26, 2025)

A child of Gittel (Gibeonites) in Shiloh, he said his name was Larry, and the Jews were making provision for him to stay here three months at a time and care for the red heifers brought from the USA. He spoke of the first time he saw them. “They were caked in manure, being no care had really been given them.” His daily checking of the hay, removing manure from the pens, and general grooming kept

him busy. He had recently showed the cattle to USA Ambassador Mike Huckabee a few weeks ago. The “1000 Pastors Tour” from the USA, also a few weeks ago, saw the video and then through a large window were shown them. Larry’s said his last name, Borntrager, means “water carrier” in German. He spoke to us two of his favorite sayings. “Don’t miss God’s move because He didn’t move it right.” (Meaning, His ways are not our ways.) “Don’t end up at the bus station when you should have been at the train.” Lord, thank You for Larry and his care for these special beasts. Oh yes. The cows names in Hebrew : Geula (redemption), Tikva (hope), Techiya (life-giving) and Nechama (comfort). Segula (virtue) was among the original five.

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Love For His People Ministry was founded in 2010 by Steve & Laurie Martin. Charlotte, NC USA

ANNOUNCEMENT: Free E-book Feb. 3 -Feb. 5, 2026. Steve Martin's new book "BACK TO JERUSALEM". (Also available in hard cover $15.95, paperback $12.95, and audiobook $3.99 formats)

          

Free E-book Feb. 3-Feb. 5, 2026. 

New book "BACK TO JERUSALEM"

To get your free e-book (you do not need Kindle to download to your computer or phone) go here:

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INTRODUCTION

From Oct. 16, 2025, to Jan. 12, 2026, my good wife Laurie (48 years of marriage and counting) and I had the most incredible time in Jerusalem and many parts of Israel. We had come to serve with Christian Friends of Israel Jerusalem, as needed.

As I sit on the back veranda of the apartment they provided for us, I watch the sun rise over the southeast as another of His glorious days begins. My heart is full of the love of Yeshua (Jesus) for this, His chosen city, His chosen Land, and His chosen people, the Jews.

We came to bring comfort to His people coming out from a heartbreaking war on the eight fronts the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were fighting, after the horrendous, murderous, home destruction years since October 7, 2023. The Israelis had been fighting for their lives, their families, their land promised to them by the Living God of Israel. We hoped to bring His love to them as Christians, standing on His Word.

God the Father did not fail them. In so many miraculous ways, He protected them, united them, and caused them to cry out to Him for His salvation.

Over 1200 Jewish civilians were lost that day. Over 1000 young men, women, and reserves have since been lost, destroyed by the enemy who seems never to go away.

“We just want peace,” is the cry of our friends’ hearts here in Jerusalem and the surrounding hills.

But, when the Messiah Yeshua returns to this very city, Jerusalem, they will know Him as their Peace King, their Shalom Most High.

 

Come Jesus! Bo Yeshua!

 

As that time of His return quickly approaches, we joined with several hundred Christians, coming from the nations, to comfort, stand in support, and let the love of the Father work through us for them.

In this, my 40^th book, written during my 30^th trip to Israel since the late 1990s, I share some of my stories. Some chapters are in the “present tense” because I wrote them at the time they occurred.

Many Jews are returning to their Land now, as prophesied centuries ago by Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Isaiah, and Yeshua Himself. Christians are going to Israel to comfort and support them in their return.

And then Jesus (Yeshua) will return as the King of kings and Lord of lords.

I desire that the Lord Himself will touch your heart, and you, too, will join Him in this glorious work, to see His salvation come to the Jews and Arabs of Israel.

Ahava and shalom,

Steve Martin, Love For His People, Jerusalem, Israel, Jan. 7, 2026

Click here: The hard cover $15.95, paperback $12.95 and audiobook $3.999 versions 

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My hand on the Western Wall (Kotel) in Jerusalem.

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Sharon Sanders, co-founder of Christian Friends of Israel in Jerusalem, is starting a new ZOOM - The Hall of Higher Learning - register now for free.

 

Sharon Sanders, co-founder of Christian Friends of Israel in Jerusalem

Sharon Sanders, co-founder of Christian Friends of Israel in Jerusalem, is starting a new ZOOM. The Hall of Higher Learning Register now for free.

 

 

Wednesday February 4th at 5:00pm Jerusalem Time Hall of Higher Learning Launch time.   Everyone, check their time zones in different parts of the world. We will be on the air at 5:00 pm Jerusalem time. For those who are unable to attend, the opening classroom session will be recorded. Bring your flags from your nations to fly; a small one to wave is fine.

 

 

Walk through the portals of higher learning with Sharon as she teaches what she has learned as a believer in the Messiah while living in Israel with her husband since 1985. Sharon will speak on what they were met with, upon arrival, which will lead us into the Hall of Higher Learning about which all Christian believers need to know but were never taught. Her experience is vast; boots-on-the-ground encounters, working under-the-soil face to face with Israelis who had questions that needed answering  while establishing a pioneer ministry in the Land. Sharon highlights her life from a viewpoint of standing between two worlds. Her burden will be explained when she examines the walls that separate Jews and Christians through the lens of life among the Jews. You won’t want to miss her teaching.

 

 

Date: February 4th, 2026 Check your time of Gathering in our Global Classroom with Jerusalem 5:00 pm, Jerusalem time Click on the Zoom link on February 4th, 2026, to enter the classroom.   Our Promise: You will learn what your church has never taught you!

 

Topic: CFI Jerusalem's Hall of Higher Learning Time: Feb 4, 2026 05:00 PM Jerusalem Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81161983857?pwd=MegT0E72jknUmttMiyVqeH2BMKBrvv.1   Meeting ID: 811 6198 3857 Passcode: 105600

© CFI 2026 Christian Friends of Israel all rights reserved. To reach the speaker, email: holo@cfijerusalem.org

 

 

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Free E-book Feb. 1-Feb. 5, 2026. Steve Martin's new book "BACK TO JERUSALEM". (Also available in hard cover, paperback, and audiobook formats)

Free E-book Feb. 1-Feb. 5, 2026. 

New book "BACK TO JERUSALEM"

To get your free e-book (you do not need Kindle to download to your computer or phone) go here:

Click here: Back To Jerusalem free e-book

The hard cover, paperback and audiobook versions are also available at regular price.

Look here: Back To Jerusalem optional versions

INTRODUCTION

From Oct. 16, 2025, to Jan. 12, 2026, my good wife Laurie (48 years of marriage and counting) and I had the most incredible time in Jerusalem and many parts of Israel. We had come to serve with Christian Friends of Israel Jerusalem, as needed.

As I sit on the back veranda of the apartment they provided for us, I watch the sun rise over the southeast as another of His glorious days begins. My heart is full of the love of Yeshua (Jesus) for this, His chosen city, His chosen Land, and His chosen people, the Jews.

We came to bring comfort to His people coming out from a heartbreaking war on the eight fronts the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were fighting, after the horrendous, murderous, home destruction years since October 7, 2023. The Israelis had been fighting for their lives, their families, their land promised to them by the Living God of Israel. We hoped to bring His love to them as Christians, standing on His Word.

God the Father did not fail them. In so many miraculous ways, He protected them, united them, and caused them to cry out to Him for His salvation.

Over 1200 Jewish civilians were lost that day. Over 1000 young men, women, and reserves have since been lost, destroyed by the enemy who seems never to go away.

“We just want peace,” is the cry of our friends’ hearts here in Jerusalem and the surrounding hills.

But, when the Messiah Yeshua returns to this very city, Jerusalem, they will know Him as their Peace King, their Shalom Most High.

 

Come Jesus! Bo Yeshua!

 

As that time of His return quickly approaches, we joined with several hundred Christians, coming from the nations, to comfort, stand in support, and let the love of the Father work through us for them.

In this, my 40^th book, written during my 30^th trip to Israel since the late 1990s, I share some of my stories. Some chapters are in the “present tense” because I wrote them at the time they occurred.

Many Jews are returning to their Land now, as prophesied centuries ago by Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Isaiah, and Yeshua Himself. Christians are going to Israel to comfort and support them in their return.

And then Jesus (Yeshua) will return as the King of kings and Lord of lords.

I desire that the Lord Himself will touch your heart, and you, too, will join Him in this glorious work, to see His salvation come to the Jews and Arabs of Israel.

Ahava and shalom,

Steve Martin, Love For His People, Jerusalem, Israel, Jan. 7, 2026

 

My hand on the Western Wall (Kotel) in Jerusalem.

#freebook #BackToJerusalem #Jesus #Yeshua #Jerusalem #Israel #SteveMartin #ChristianFriendsofIsrael 

"More of You, Lord!" - message by Steve Martin

 Steve and Laurie Martin with the YWAMers from David's Tent, DC in Jerusalem (Oct. 2025)

More of You, Lord!

 

“We humans keep brainstorming options and plans, but God’s purpose prevails.” (Proverbs 19:2, The Message)

 

 

When the Lord brings the generations together for His plans and purposes, heaven rejoices. So do fathers, mothers, and grandparents!

 

And it shall be, just as prophesied in Joel 2.

 

As you read this chapter, you will see how we connected with those who follow in our footsteps and with others who love the Lord’s Land of Israel and His chosen ones who are coming back!

 

Coming to Jerusalem, our hearts were open to whatever the Lord directed our steps. We knew we would be involved with Christian Friends of Israel-Jerusalem, now directed by Tristan and Galya Hall, but not much beyond that. So, Laurie and I kept our “eyes fixed on Jesus,” knowing His plans and purposes are always right. We have to hear and obey as He leads.

 

We also have a heart for the next generation, having raised two sons, Josh and Ben, and two daughters, Hannah and Christen. Watching our eight grands now grow (7 grandsons and Dylan, our Joy) has been heartwarming. We so long to see all young adults grasp the love and wonder that God the Father has planned for them, to know His ways, and to allow Him to direct their steps.

 

“Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. Don’t assume that you know it all. Run to God!” (Prov. 3:5-7. The Message)

 

When six young adults walked into the CFI-Jerusalem meeting room, our second week in the Land, we were amazed. Five young ladies and a groom-to-be were coming aboard for two weeks to partner with us. They were YWAMers (Youth With A Mission) from David’s Tent ministry in Washington, D.C.

 

 

Olga Kopilova of CFI stands with the David’s Tent YWAMers. Leaders Taundi and Eric (married Nov. 26, 2025, at Succat Hallel), Grace Dillion (Concord, NC), Bronny (Idaho), Mary (Texas), and  18-year-old Han were full of life and love for Jesus.

These had already been in Israel for a few weeks and were now committed to connecting with CFI.

 

(Special note: Grace turned 21 on Nov. 23. I had my 71st birthday on the same day. A great day! Birthday party in Jerusalem!)

 

Our outreach to Bethlehem and the surrounding areas in Jerusalem thrilled our hearts. Bonny started calling us “father and mother.” (Though she is around 20, we are more like her grandparents!)

 

 Grace Dillon of David’s Tent, from Concord, North Carolina

Laurie Martin and Bronny of YWAM’s David’s Tent in Washington, DC

 

What a joy to see the Lord moving on this generation! Even using the assassination of Charlie Kirk, who had a tremendous impact on high school and college-age kids, the Lord is pouring out His Holy Spirit on our children worldwide.

 

Fathers, mothers, and grandparents are rejoicing and proclaiming, “More of you, Lord!”

 

“It will come about after this that I will pour out My Spirit on all mankind; And your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.” (Joel 2:28, NASB

 

Come Lord! Bo Yeshua!

 

 CFI and David’s Tent volunteers pray for a blind lady in Bethlehem, Israel, November 2025

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