A Rare Storm

A major winter storm, described by Jerusalem's Mayor Barkat as "a rare storm, the likes of which we have never seen", swept into Israel yesterday, leaving tens of thousands with no power, with an even larger storm on the way. Snow was falling across the mountains, and heavy rains have created flooded roadways and school closings in lower elevations. Roads are closed leading into Jerusalem and residents and visitors have been asked to stay in their homes and check on the elderly and disabled. Emergency services and responders have been activated to deal with hundreds of abandoned cars, no public transportation, and road closures, while groups that help the poor and homeless are ramping up their efforts.
 
jvmi.convio.net/74977677.jpgOne in five Israeli lives in poverty, and according to the Jerusalem Post, "Opposition leader Isaac Herzog (Labor) said that the weather highlights the gaps in Israeli society.

"While many celebrate the snow on the Hermon, tens of thousands of elderly, homeless and poor people cannot afford heating or even warm blankets," Herzog said."

Please pray for provision, and protection for Israel. Every day Jewish Voice is actively working with more than two dozen ministry partners in Israel to help meet the needs of the Jewish People in the name and love of Yeshua. They work with the poor, the hungry, the homeless, the addicted and the needy‹not just during the winter but all year long.
 
Tonight as the winter cold descends on Jerusalem and other Jewish towns and villages, your hand of love will be extended to the poor and needy of Israel. Your heart of compassion will be there providing warm blankets, food and other necessities. In all of this there will be a consistent message to those we serve‹this care is provided the followers of Yeshua who love you and bless you in His name.
 
Your contribution of support today makes it possible for us to continue these vital outreaches. Our goal and prayer for the coming year is that we will be able to do even more within the nation of Israel. But we can only do that with your help.
 
As we approach Christmas, the celebration of God¹s great gift of His Son to be the Savior of the world, it is only right that we do what we can to give to others both the physical and spiritual help that they need. Your support of Jewish Voice makes everything that we do to reach the world with the Gospel of Yeshua possible. Thank you so much for being part of this work. God bless you.

To the Jew first and also to the Nations,
Jonathan Bernis