A portrait of a female Holocaust survivor was defaced for the third time outside Jerusalem City Hall, where it is on display as part of an exhibit that tells the stories of 400 survivors of the Nazi atrocities during World War II.

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A portrait of a female Holocaust survivor was defaced for the third time outside Jerusalem City Hall, where it is on display as part of an exhibit that tells the stories of 400 survivors of the Nazi atrocities during World War II. Organizers and the country’s main women’s rights group blamed the vandalism on ultra-Orthodox activists, with the latter saying it was part of an effort to drive the presence of women away from the public sphere. Read More Dear Carl, The past few weeks I've endured the harshest attacks of my life. I've been called all sorts of names and condemned for taking a stand for the truth. But I am not discouraged. And today as I celebrate my birthday, I am giving thanks for you. As we continue to stand for Israel, battling against evil nations and corrupt corporations like Facebook, you are a firm voice of love and support for God's Chosen People. We are using every means at our disposal to win this battle. I have been to both Jerusalem and Washington, asking for help from those who are friends of Israel. We have written appeals, and we are pursuing the legal avenues that are available to us. Make no mistake, this is a fight that we must win—not just for the sake of this great global prayer movement, but for the future of Israel. At the same time we are fighting this battle, we are using your Friends of Zion Center as a headquarters to provide help and hope to those who have been injured, lost their homes, or are suffering because of the brutal terrorist attacks. We need your help to ensure that our pro-Israel voice is not silenced, and that the urgent needs of the Jewish people can be met. Your ambassador to Jerusalem, Michael David Evans Donate Now People Like Us All glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. —Ephesians 3:20 NLT Sometimes it is easy to get the wrong idea about biblical heroes like Elijah. Awestruck by their mighty acts of faith, we can assume they are akin to comic book superheroes—people who are nothing at all like us. However, James 5:17-18 points out that Elijah was just an ordinary man who knew how to pray to an extraordinary God: The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with. Elijah, for instance, human just like us, prayed hard that it wouldn’t rain, and it didn’t—not a drop for three and a half years. Then he prayed that it would rain, and it did. The showers came and everything started growing again (MSG). Have you limited what God might be able to do in your life? Or have you accepted the challenge modeled by Elijah—learning to pray to a big God? When you send your gift of $40 or more (was $50), we will send you this Jerusalem cityscape ceramic plate. Jerusalem is the only place on earth God has chosen to place His name, and this beautiful plate on the wall of your home or office will be a constant testimony to your love for the Holy City and God's Chosen People...and a wonderful reminder to pray for the peace of Jerusalem throughout the day. For Your Gift of $40 or More Make sure you are up to date with the latest news from Israel and from our ministry —download the all new Jerusalem Prayer Team app today. It's a great way to stay connected with praying Believers from around the world and share prayer needs with them as well. Get it today! Download Apple App Download Android App Twitter Donate Online Instagram Jerusalem Prayer Team | PO BOX 30246, Phoenix, AZ 85046 | memi@jpteam.org | 1-888-390-7946 CONTACT US | PRIVACY POLICY