Jerusalem, Israel, December 7, 2023…
An international outpouring of prayer for Israel as Chanukah begins has overwhelmed even the organizer. Building on the common foundations shared by Jews and Christians, Genesis 123 Foundation president Jonathan Feldstein called upon Christians to “flood God’s inbox” with prayers for Israel this week. The response has become a global tsunami.
As the first night of Chanukah, December 7, coincides with two months since the brutal attack and slaughter by
Hamas on Israel, Feldstein sent an appeal asking for Christians worldwide to join in prayer and share these
publicly according to the Jewish tradition. Chanukah is the eight-day festival celebrating the miracle of the
rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem some 2200 years ago with enough pure oil meant for one day’s use in
the Temple service supernaturally lasting for eight days.
Chanukah also celebrates the miraculous military victory of Judah Macabee and his sons over enemies who
wanted to destroy Israel physically and spiritually. Sadly, there are still enemies who want to destroy Israel
and the Jewish people, making this Chanukah and this prayer initiative all the more meaningful…
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