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Can We Do Anything to Stop Antisemitism?

This article was written by Olivier Melnick who served in the Dallas area and reported on a hostage situation in Colleyville, Texas. We can easily answer this question in the negative, and yet, there are several things that people of goodwill in general and Christians, in particular, can do to…

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A Purim Greeting from Dr. Mitch Glaser

Shalom, this is Mitch Glaser, president of Chosen People Ministries. This is our second celebration of the Jewish holiday of Purim post-October 7, 2023. Israel is not yet at peace, and victory is still elusive. Hostages are still held, and though there are various attempts to deepen the truce to…

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Antisemitism
U.S. Christians ‘More Pro-Israel, Less Antisemitic’ than U.K. Christians, New Research Finds, Yet Antisemitism in the United States is Rising, Especially Among Younger Americans

Data Released Following ‘Oppose Antisemitism’ Event Held at 2025 National Religious Broadcasters Convention NEW YORK, March 6, 2025 — Following a well-attended “Oppose Antisemitism – Stop the Hate” event held onsite at the annual National Religious Broadcasters Convention last week, Chosen People Ministries has released to U.S. audiences a new…

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Israel
Passover:  Freedom from Bondage 

Last year, the weeks and days leading up to Passover were particularly difficult. Many families were grieving the loss of loved ones in the October 7 massacre. Whether slaughtered at a music festival or on a border kibbutz, or fighting to free Israel from the tyranny of Hamas, the grief was…

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The Challenges of Israel’s Hostage Negotiations

On October 7, 2023, Hamas and other Palestinian militants stormed Israel’s border, slaughtering 1,200 innocent civilians and taking 250 people hostage. A few were already released or rescued by the Israel Defense Forces. Others were set free as part of a temporary ceasefire and Palestinian prisoner exchange. Israel has a…

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Devotional
The Blessings of God Ephesians 1:3

After the salutation, which we looked at in our last study in November, Ephesians follows the usual structure of Paul’s letters. First comes doctrine, the great spiritual truths that God wants to set before us; then comes application—what this looks like in everyday life.  Paul began his teaching in Ephesians…

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When Will It End?

The Abomination of Desolation Jesus’ words in Matthew 24 are commonly referred to as the Olivet Discourse as He delivered this prophetic teaching to His disciples while sitting on the Mount of Olives overlooking Jerusalem. His address focuses on the “abomination of desolation,” an idea first found in the book…

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Your Mission Report: March 2025

Standing against Antisemitism Recently, Chosen People Ministries partnered with Moody Bible Institute in Chicago to hold a Summit on Opposing Antisemitism. Approximately 500 people gathered from all around the country to learn about the rising tide of antisemitism in the United States and around the world. Attendees enjoyed excellent teaching,…

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Your Mission Report: February 2025

A Casual Hike Opens Doors in Korea Words can hardly convey the immense blessing, clear leading, and perfect timing of God in Korea. He has been moving among local pastors, teams, and individuals to prayerfully open homes and hostels for visiting Israelis. There are many open doors. One of those…

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Your Mission Report: January 2025

A Miracle in the Rubble: Faith Amid Conflict In the heart of Gaza, a young Messianic believer named David (name changed) has been living out his faith in the most challenging of circumstances. Called to military service almost a year ago, David has become a quiet messenger of hope, proclaiming…

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Jewish Festivals
Charoset

Charoset (khah-ROH-set) is a sweet apple mixture made with dates, nuts, and honey. This symbolizes the mortar used in Egypt for making bricks. CAUTION: The following recipe contains nuts. If you are concerned about an allergy to nuts, you can omit them from the recipe. One suggestion is to make…

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Jewish Festivals
Macaroons

Macaroons are made every Passover season. They are unleavened and the egg whites mixed with the coconut binds the cookie together. This recipe allows the sugar to spread to the edges and caramelize. These cookies are so easy to make, yet they taste so good. For a variation, add the…

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Jewish Festivals
Tzimmes

Tzimmes (TSIM-ess) is one of those Jewish dishes that doesn’t sound good when reading the ingredients, but one taste of this gooey, sticky, roasted vegetable dish will have you wanting more! The sweetness of this dish reminds us of the sweetness of redemption. Ingredients: 8 carrots, chopped2 yellow onions, chopped2…