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Ofir Tsarfati was murdered and buried in 2023. Last week, more of his remains were returned to Israel, forcing his family to reopen his grave for a third time. This is a story of grief, dignity, and the call to stand for life.

When American troops showed up in Kiryat Gat to oversee a Gaza ceasefire, they turned a quiet Israeli city into an unexpected crossroads of hope, humor, and hard questions about sovereignty.

In Germany’s city of Weimar, the language the Nazis tried to erase is being sung again. Yiddish — once silenced by hatred — has returned to the public square in joy, music, and prayer. Christian Women For Israel reflects on the faith behind this cultural revival and shares ten Yiddish words every modern-day Esther should know, from chutzpah and kvell to zol zayn mit mazel — “may it be with blessing.”

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met families of Itay Chen and Omer Neutra and vowed the United States “will not rest” until every body is returned. Friends of Israel are active in Jerusalem, and a fragile calm is holding. It looks like a door is opening. “These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.” — Revelation 3:7, NIV

Mazal Tazazo survived the Nova massacre by playing dead, then chose to live as a witness. “It’s really hard. But I don’t have a choice.” Here’s how her courage calls us to pray and act.

Last Friday, twenty freed hostages gathered for their first Shabbat in freedom—candles lit, prayers whispered, and tears shed as darkness gave way to light. Yet even as survivors recount their suffering, much of the world’s media remains silent or complicit. This commentary exposes the rise of “rogue reporting,” journalism that spreads Hamas propaganda instead of truth, and calls Christians to be faithful witnesses who honor God by standing with Israel and speaking facts, not falsehoods.

From JD Vance’s prayer at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to Israel’s renewed sovereignty and the return of hostages’ bodies, this week’s headlines show faith, courage, and compassion in Israel. Christian Women For Israel reflects on hope and prayer in the Holy Land.

A new coordination center buzzes with plans for peace while Hamas tightens its grip and Israel pulls back. Twenty hostages came home, yet the line between peace and peril remains thin. True peace requires truth, justice, and courage. Pray for leaders with wisdom and for hearts that choose life over hate.

At a Manhattan synagogue, Andrew Cuomo declared, “The Jewish community is New York.” As antisemitism rises and candidates court extremists, his words remind us that moral courage—not politics—defines true leadership.

FBI nabs Hamas Terrorist in Louisiana who entered on a fraudulent visa. Mike Johnson warns of border risks.

Some weeks we need more than headlines. The World Will Tremble (Prime Video) and Truth & Treason (in theaters) give us stories that stir courage and invite honest conversation. Stream one at home or plan a night out with friends, then talk about bearing witness, resisting lies, and why standing with Israel still matters.

Long Island diner owner threatened for Israel support details ‘emotional’ toll of removing hostage posters

Hamas once again broke its word. Gaza truce falters as Israel strikes Hamas following attacks on IDF troops

A granddaughter of Nazis stood for Inbar when most women’s groups would not. Why did she carry flowers and a simple sign in Berlin, and what does Isaiah 62 have to do with it?

Israel’s Joel Mokyr has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics. His life’s work—how knowledge, faith, and ingenuity build nations—echoes Israel’s own story of resilience. For Christian Women For Israel, it’s a moment to rejoice, pray, and bless the nation that blesses the world.