Aviva Siegel woke up to a horror like no other on October 7th as her and her husband were abducted by Hamas terrorists as they stormed into Israel, murdering families and taking hostages. In unimaginable conditions she and her husband barely survived the horrors underground. After 51 days she was released in the only Hostage exchange of this war. Her husband Keith is still held hostage and his welfare unknown. More need to hear this story, share this podcast and pray for Kieth and over 100 hostages held captive to return home soon!

In this episode of Pod for Israel, we talk with award-winning Christian artist Aaron Shust about his brave decision to visit Israel amidst ongoing conflict. Aaron reveals why his faith and deep connection to the land compelled him to make the journey despite the risks. Over the past several years, Aaron has delved deeply into friendship with Messianic Jews, both in Nashville and Israel, as well as into the Hebrew Scriptures and Jewish tradition that they yield. Here, Aaron and his family have found not only friendship, but also a depth of insight into the rich background of the Yeshua Aaron proclaims, and what this depth of meaning can bring to believers today.

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Dr. Erez Soref interviews Ella, the aunt of former hostage Abigail Edan. She fled as her parents were murdered in front of her to a friends house just to be taken hostage moments later. Ella called to check in on her family that day only to have her niece and nephew answer the phone with the news that their parent's were dead, their 4 year old sister gone, and they were hiding in the closet from the terrorists ransacking their home in Kfar Azza. Ella shares with us the harrowing trials of that fateful day and what it's like for her and their family today as they cope with the trauma and grief of that horrible trail. Our hope is Ella's story will give you insights on how to pray for the hostages and those traumatized by this war.

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Listen to these songs of hope!

https://youtu.be/qGI16YGyP28 - Woe to my Country

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As threats from Iran and Terrorist Hezbollah reach a feaver pitch it's crucial to pray for Israel in these days! Dr. Erez Soref and Dr. Golan Broshi explain what's happening in Israel and why the enemies of Israel would plot a disasterous strike on TishB'Av the Jewish day of mourning. What happened on this biblical day and how can you pray for Israel in these perilous times?

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https://youtu.be/qGI16YGyP28 - Woe to my Country

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Pastor Israel Illuz and Dr. Erez Soref share a update from Israel's northern border under constant attack from Hesbollah terrorists. His congregation stood up to serve our soldiers hot meals, and soon after, Christians from all over the world showed up to share the love of Yeshua with good home cooking! Even after a rocket struck near their newly renovated congregation their team quickly cleaned up and built back to serve again. Share these powerful stories of faith that inspired us with light and hope in these dark days of war, and take their challenge to stand with Israel in prayer and support!

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Listen to these songs of hope!

https://youtu.be/qGI16YGyP28 - Woe to my Country

https://youtu.be/XwnCHKCVVNI - My God

In this episode, we explore the intricate relationship between Jewish faith and tradition, focusing on the Aramaic translation of the Torah known as the “Targum Onkelos.” We will discuss how the rejection of the Septuagint by rabbis, due to its association with early Jewish followers of Yeshua, led to the development of the Aramaic translation of the Torah that incorporated rabbinic traditions.

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Join us as we explore how New Testament passages have influenced the selection of readings in synagogues and the transcription of the oral law (Mishnah) by rabbis. We will draw parallels between key figures like Rabbi Akiva and the Apostle Paul, suggesting that rabbinic Judaism emerged in part as a response to Messianic Judaism.

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In this episode of Case for Messiah, we explore the profound influence of Yeshua (Jesus) and the New Testament on rabbinic Judaism. Throughout this conversation, we highlight three key ways in which this influence is evident: the reading of the weekly haftarah (prophetic portion), the development of oral law, and the Aramaic translation of the Torah.

A striking revelation emerges as the absence of certain key passages from the prophets in synagogue readings—passages that hold significant importance in the New Testament for identifying Yeshua as the Messiah, is discussed. This deliberate omission or alteration suggests a nuanced relationship between Judaism and Christianity, prompting deeper reflection on shared theological heritage.

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