Friday, March 27th, 2026
1 set, 2 Tanakh, plus several Passover and Antisemitism pamphlets were given.
A team of two was at a local shopping mall, but since it was quiet, they decided not to stay. However, they gave a Passover pamphlet and a comfort card to an elderly Jewish man who was very endearing and humble, as he received everything with a thankful and grateful heart. He did not take the set and was in a hurry because he had to visit his wife.
At the second mall, a pamphlet about Passover and a comfort card were given to a Jewish man. He declined the set, saying he wouldn’t use or read it, but accepted the Beth Ariel card and mentioned he planned to look into it. He also wished the team a good Pessah.
They then met a Jewish man with his teenage son. He took the Passover pamphlet, opened it, and started to read, but then handed it back, saying that the pamphlet discussed Jesus and that he believed Jesus was just a man, and it was idolatry to worship a man. He continued saying that he was following the religion of Judaism. The team took the opportunity to tell him they believed Yeshua/Jesus was the Messiah and that they followed Biblical Judaism, not Rabbinical Judaism. They explained that Jesus was a Jew, not just a man, but divine. They shared the passage in Isaiah 7:14 and quoted part of Isaiah 9:6: “For a Child will be born to us, a Son will be given to us, and His name shall be called Mighty God (El Gibbor), Everlasting Father.” He said he believed in one God only. At that point, as he was with his son, he started to leave, and the team recited the Sh’ma, emphasizing the word echad instead of yachid, and asked him to verify for himself the Hebrew word used in the Tanakh. The team was surprised to hear his son blessing them and his father wishing them a good Shabbat.
One set, in English and Hebrew, was given to a very gentle Jewish man who received everything. They discussed Passover, sin, sacrifices of animals for atonement of sins in the Mosaic Law, and how there was no longer a temple or animal sacrifices because the temple no longer exists. They shared about God’s provision for atonement of sins through the Messiah and handed him the leaflet of Isaiah 53, encouraging him to read the entire passage. They also explained how the Messiah could make him tsadik (righteous). He received the Beth Ariel contact card. They noted that he was very attentive and receptive to what was being shared.
One Tanakh was given to a Jewish woman who identified with Reform Judaism. She received the Passover pamphlet and asked if the team was Jewish. One member confirmed she was. When they offered her the Tanakh, the woman said her synagogue reads the same book. The team asked whether they had read the entire book or just certain passages, then explained the importance of every word in the Scriptures and encouraged her to read the whole counsel of God. She nodded in agreement, took the gift, and thanked them.
The team gave a Passover pamphlet, the Isaiah 53 leaflet, the bookmark, and the comfort card to a religious Jewish woman from Moldova. They offered her a Tanakh, but she said she already had one. She asked the team if they were Jewish, and one member confirmed that she was. She was very thankful and grateful for what they were doing, and then she took the Beth Ariel card.
A Jewish man was given a Tanakh in both English and Hebrew, but he did not want to accept the Brit Chadashah. He received all the literature and the Beth Ariel card and was very thankful and grateful.
They had a conversation with a Jewish woman who received the Passover pamphlet. As she looked at the pamphlet, she turned to read the back page. She saw the words “Messianic congregation” and asked if they were Jews who believed in Jesus. They responded that they believe Jesus/Yeshua is the Messiah because He fulfilled the prophecies of His first coming in the Tanakh, and then shared that He will return to reign in Jerusalem. They told her that, unfortunately, there have been many false Christians who persecuted the Jewish people, citing the passage in the New Testament in Matthew 7:22. She understood what was said but replied that she was following her Rabbi. They told her not to trust in man but to trust in the word of God, the Tanakh, where the truth is. They explained that, historically, it has always been a minority that believed in the truth. They shared that most prophets were killed by religious and civil leaders. She responded by telling the team that they shouldn’t even be there. They informed her that they were offering the Tanakh as a gift. Surprisingly, as the team was about to leave, the woman wished them a good Sabbath.
The team expressed their gratitude for all the conversations and for God’s protection when they saw a security car pass by. They were able, with God’s help, to continue their outing without any disturbance. They thank God for the opportunity to share His word and are very thankful and grateful for the prayers.
Monday, March 30th, 2026
6 sets and 1 Tanakh were distributed.
This team visited a local mall a few days before Passover. That day, they had more conversations because the weather was milder and more people were out and about. They were able to distribute many pamphlets and comfort cards at that time.
A set in French/Hebrew was given to a Jewish man. He received the entire set, and they explained what the Brit Chadashah was, telling him he could read about the arrival of the Messiah in this book. They discussed Passover and the need for bloodshed for the atonement of sins under Mosaic law—highlighting that animal sacrifices were necessary—and quoted Leviticus 17:11. They informed him about the New Covenant and how Yeshua was the final sacrifice. After giving him the Isaiah 53 leaflet, they read some passages together. They shared that it had always been the minority who believed that no good works could save, only the Messiah could, making one tsadik (righteous) before God. They emphasized that God was holy, and only by grace through faith could one be saved, using Abraham as an example. He received everything, including the Beth Ariel contact card, and was very thankful.
A set in English and Hebrew was given to a Jewish woman who asked if the team was Jewish when they handed her the Passover pamphlet. One of the members responded by saying that she was Jewish. The woman accepted the entire set, saying she did not have a Tanakh. They shared how everything a person needs can be found written in the Scriptures, from the creation of the world to eternity. She received everything, including the Beth Ariel card, and was very thankful.
One Tanakh in English and Hebrew was given to a Jewish woman who was very happy to receive the Passover pamphlet. She joyfully shared that she had a grandson who was just born, and they congratulated her, telling her that children are a gift from God. She took the comfort card and the Tanakh but did not want the Brit Chadashah. They talked about Yeshua and how He was the son of David, the son of Abraham, and how He fulfilled all the prophecies concerning His first coming, as written beforehand in the Tanakh. They opened the Tanakh together and encouraged her to read Isaiah 53. They inserted the leaflet of Isaiah 53 into the Tanakh and encouraged her to take the time to read the passage. She was very thankful.
As they were talking to this woman, a Jewish woman passed by and wished them a good Hag Sameah (happy holiday). One of the team members approached her, giving her a Passover pamphlet and a comfort card. She thanked the member for her kindness, and then another team member joined them for a long conversation. This woman shared that she was not religious but spiritual. A team member explained that she, personally, followed Biblical Judaism rather than Rabbinical Judaism, clarifying the difference. They told her that God desires a relationship with her, not just a religion, because God wants her heart. They discussed David and his love for God, how her sin needed to be addressed as mankind is separated from God, and how only He can remove sins and make her a tsadik before Him. The woman then said she believed that all Israel will go home, and they responded that only a remnant of Israel will be saved, as also applies to the nations, quoting verse 10:22 from the prophet Isaiah. They talked about many topics as she shared she could continue the conversation for a long time. She listened attentively and responded with interest to what was being said, receiving two sets of materials in English/Hebrew—one for her nephew and one for herself. She also accepted all the literature and the Beth Ariel card. She gave the team her phone number and her name as they hugged.
Two young Jewish women received two sets in English and Hebrew. They were very polite and accepted both the sets and all the literature. They discussed Passover, Israel’s physical deliverance, the significance of blood for atonement, and quoted Leviticus 17:11. They mentioned that there is currently no Temple, and talked about Yeshua, who is referenced in Isaiah 53. They also talked about being tsadik and righteous before God, received a leaflet of Isaiah 53, and discussed the New Covenant mentioned by the prophet Jeremiah in Chapter 31. One team member shared her testimony, explaining how the just shall live by faith (Habakkuk 2:4) and emphasizing that salvation is by grace through faith because no works can save, saying, “God is holy.” As the team left, they heard the women cry out, “WOW!” It was inspiring to see these two young women excited to receive the Scriptures.
They also met a Gentile, Christian man who shared that he had been at Beth Ariel three or four times. He stated that it had been a while since he last visited, as he moved to Toronto and had just returned to live in Montreal. They gave him a pamphlet on antisemitism and also a Beth Ariel card. They invited him to come and encouraged him to listen to the messages.
The team thanked God for the wonderful outing, for all the sets given out, the pamphlets, the comfort cards, and for all the conversations they had. They also praised Him for the wide-open doors to share the word and for open hearts to receive. Praise God!