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FOI in Action: Are you looking for ways to live out God’s call to bless His Chosen People? The Friends of Israel has just what you need! Love for Israel and the Jewish people necessitates tangible acts of service, and we are happy to offer many unique teaching and training programs designed to mobilize your ministry. FOI offers life-changing trips …
Who Are “The Least of These?”When Jesus spoke of caring for “the least of these” in Matthew 25, to whom was He referring? Many believe He spoke of the poor and needy. While we certainly should be helping such people, as God commands, the context of Jesus’ words help us determine that He spoke of another group of people. In …
Who Are “The Least of These?”Jesus’ words in Matthew 25 concerning “the least of these” have driven many ministries seeking to help the poor and needy. Their work is a wonderful display of love for the Lord. But is it possible that this worthy drive for humanitarianism has caused some to miss the target of Jesus’ message? We’re exploring this …
FOI In Action: Interview w/ Timothy RabinekRecent years have not been kind to the Jewish community of Eastern Europe. And in Poland in particular, a country inextricably bound to the atrocities of the Holocaust, Jewish people need true friends who will love them and support them unfailingly. That’s where Timothy Rabinek steps in. Timothy, FOI’s field representative in Poland, has …
Interview w/ Cameron JoynerLittle did The Friends of Israel’s (FOI’s) ORIGINS team members know when they touched down in Israel that, within hours, they would be planted in a warzone. In June, our team of young adults unexpectedly endured Iran’s nightly waves of rocket attacks on Israel, and they did it with confidence in the Lord, relying on His protection …
Celebrating God’s Faithfulness!We’ve got two reasons to celebrate on The Friends of Israel Today! This week, we’re marking the 10th anniversary of Chris Katulka’s service as our host, and we’re commemorating 34 years of broadcasting our radio program! These momentous milestones remind us to take a look back at God’s faithfulness over these happy years on the program and to …
Beyond the Headlines: Stories of Israeli DisplacementRecently, Chris led a group of ministry leaders to Israel. More than a sightseeing tour, this trip provided a deeply meaningful opportunity for Christians to love and support God’s Chosen People, beleaguered citizens of a country still at war. While in Israel, Chris spoke with several individuals to gain a clear picture of the …
The Ordination of the High Priests of IsraelWhat does truly God-honoring ministry look like? Here’s a hint: It involves less speaking and more doing! In Leviticus 8, when Moses ordained Aaron and his sons to serve as the high priests of Israel, God directed him to place the blood of the ram sacrifice on specific parts of their bodies—their ears, …
Transitions: A Conversation with Jim Showers and Steve ConoverThe Lord has blessed The Friends of Israel (FOI) with fruitful ministry under the leadership of Dr. Jim Showers, who has served as executive director since 2012. Now, after 30 years of service with our ministry, The Friends of Israel Today’s very own Steve Conover has been appointed to succeed Jim as …
FOI Solidarity Trip to IsraelOne year has passed since Hamas’s brutal massacre of 1,200 Israelis and kidnapping of hundreds more on October 7, 2023. Life in Israel has changed significantly since then. As the Israel Defense Forces have spent the past year battling terrorists, many Israelis have been called to duty, while those who remain live in the war’s shadow. …