Last Sunday we made fasulio. Bean stew and rice, simple and filling, and the kitchen filled up the way it does when word gets around that there is a hot meal and a place to sit without being moved on. Pastor Ronnie from House of Salvation came and sat with people one by one. He…
They were already waiting when we arrived. Before we were ready to open, people asked to come in. Within twenty minutes we had gone through a liter of milk and two packets of biscuits. That is what Sunday morning looks like at our soup kitchen in Tel Aviv. This week we served borscht, made with…
Not every Sunday begins quietly. This one started with a smashed car window. A vandal had broken into our vehicle overnight, and the morning carried that weight before the doors even opened. We prayed for protection over our team and our vehicles, and then we kept going. By the time the soup kitchen was ready,…
Every week we show up. We set the tables, prepare the food, and open the doors. And every week, people walk in carrying more than hunger. They carry stories, pain, and quiet requests that stay with us long after the day is over. March 15 was one of those days. This is not a report…
Sometimes people feel forgotten, but this month in Tel Aviv we were reminded again that God remembers. We do not always know what we are doing when we step out. We just know we are supposed to step out. That is the only theology we have left after years of this work, and it turns…
In the heart of Israel’s most vibrant city, the Tel Aviv addiction crisis is unfolding in plain sight. While Tel Aviv’s beaches draw tourists and its tech scene attracts global talent, just blocks away thousands are trapped in the grip of addiction. The Growing Tel Aviv Addiction Crisis As of early 2026, over 15% of…
Every week, something beautiful happens in Tel Aviv. People who society has forgotten gather around tables for a hot meal. Some find a place at the soup kitchen. Others receive sandwiches handed to them with care on the streets where they live. This is what love in action looks like, and it happens through God’s…
Once we opened the doors, people started coming in. Some arrived early and waited. Others came later, not sure if there would still be food. By the end of the day, more than 100 people had eaten. People sat down, ate, and stayed. For many, it wasn’t only about the food. It was about having…