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In November 2024, a one-of-a-kind story unfolded along the Gaza border during the first tour of Root & Branch. As you may recall, this amazing humanitarian organization has as its goal the promotion of Christian-Jewish unity, offering trips for Christians to harvest olives in Israel with Jewish people—and exemplify the ancient connection between Christians and Jews.

Although antisemitism has reached alarming levels around the world, Judeo-Christian alliances continue to grow in strength and purpose. On the eve of the anniversary of the 1967 Six-Day War,

Israel’s Knesset has spent the past two years advancing legislation that could reshape the modern debate over sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Shavuot is one of Judaism’s three major pilgrimage festivals, along with Passover and Sukkot, when the Israelites were commanded to journey to Jerusalem. This year, the two-day celebration begins at sundown on May 21 in Israel and in synagogues around the world.

Mainstream media coverage often leans toward negative narratives, leaving little room for stories of unity and cooperation. Yet a growing movement is taking shape across the United States, driven by rabbis, pastors, and faith leaders who are standing together in support of Israel.

In an age where deception can spread across social media in seconds, truth remains steady and enduring. While harmful narratives about the United States, Israel, and their alliance continue to multiply, there is another reality that deserves attention.

The Jewish concept of tikkun olam, meaning “repairing the world,” continues to guide Israel even amid multi-front wars. This small nation with a remarkable spirit continues to improve life far beyond its borders.

American pilots, both Jewish and Christian, share a remarkable history of partnership with Israel that reaches back to the nation’s founding on May 14, 1948. On that historic evening in Tel Aviv, Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion read the Declaration of Independence as jubilant crowds filled the streets with celebration.

During Israel’s defensive war against the weakening Islamic Regime, sirens frequently pierce the air. These alarms send civilians rushing to safe rooms and bomb shelters as missiles target population centers from Iran and its proxies in Lebanon. For many Israelis, these shelters have become temporary living spaces where families gather to sleep, eat, and endure together.

For the first time in Israel’s modern history, the nation is under direct missile attack from the Islamic regime itself. As Passover approaches, Jewish families once again face the reality of observing their most sacred season under the shadow of war.