Tuesday February 17th, 2026
2 sets and 1 Bible were given.
It was a beautiful, sunny, mild day. They went to a mall they had not visited in a while and stayed there for the entire outing. They had many conversations and distributed many pamphlets.
The first set in Hebrew and French was given to a Moroccan man. He received the Purim and antisemitism pamphlets, the Isaiah 53 leaflet, and the Beth Ariel card. The team shared their faith in Yeshua, with one member saying she was a Messianic Jew. He responded that he did not believe Yeshua is the Son of God. They asked on what basis he held that belief. He said he did not believe the body of Jesus was created by God, that the birth was supernatural, but that Yeshua was born and was a man. He was asked whether he believed God can do all things. He said he did. They quoted Isaiah 9:6 and asked whether he had ever read the Scriptures. He admitted he had not. He was so touched to receive the whole set and was very glad to learn it was in French and Hebrew. The team stressed the importance of staying in the Word of God, as that is where he can find the truth. They quoted the Shema from Deuteronomy 6:4 and spoke about the terms echad and yachid, the plurality of God’s divinity, and the Ruach HaKodesh (the Holy Spirit). They also spoke about sin and the sin nature, quoting Psalm 51:5, “in sin my mother conceived me.” The team also took the time to read some passages from Isaiah 53 and shared that Yeshua fulfilled the prophecies of the first coming: that is, taking on man’s sin as the Lamb of God and as the final sacrifice for the atonement of sin. They shared that salvation for the soul comes to those who put their faith in Him. They also spoke about the second coming of the Messiah and pointed to Daniel 12:2, which speaks of the eternality of the soul and the reality that some will go to everlasting life while others will go to everlasting shame. He was given the Beth Ariel card and was told that their rabbi/teacher came from Morocco. He promised to attend Saturday’s service and said he would start reading the Scriptures that evening. They had a great conversation with this gentle and humble man who took the time to speak with them. Please pray for J.’s salvation.
One set in Hebrew/French was given to a Moroccan woman. She received it but hesitated to take the Brit Chadashah / the New Testament. The team showed her the two genealogies of the Messiah from Matthew and Luke. They highlighted that 93 quotations in Matthew are from the Tanakh. They discussed both the past and future prophecies of the Messiah, including His return to earth as King. The woman expressed fear that the team was from the Jehovah’s Witnesses, but they assured her they were not. She was very happy to receive the set and the Purim pamphlet, and she was encouraged to listen to the messages.
While speaking with her, an Ashkenazi Jew approached the team and spoke in Yiddish. He wanted to receive the gifts. One of the team members gave him a Purim pamphlet and a comfort card. The team member offered him the Tanakh, but the man already had one and mentioned that he had visited Beth Ariel once before.
Then they met a Gentile woman who did not want to receive a Bible but accepted the antisemitism pamphlet. The team shared that God wants a relationship with her, not religion. They pointed out both the radio station and the website where she could listen to the Word being taught.
One set in Hebrew/English and the Purim pamphlet were given to a woman who later deliberately left the gift bag at the mall. The team later recovered it.
They then met a Gentile Christian man with his son and mother. He received the antisemitism pamphlet and shared that he prayed for an end to antisemitism soon. The team was deeply touched by this man’s love for Israel. He both encouraged and warned the team to be careful. The man shook hands with the team members in appreciation for their work.
Then they met an elderly Jewish man who was very distinguished. As they offered him the Purim pamphlet, he answered in French while continuing to walk, “pour qui vous nous prenez?” (meaning, what do you take me for?). The team decided to walk farther up the mall, then turn back. They saw the same gentleman, and he stopped and asked if he could have the pamphlet. As they handed him the antisemitism pamphlet and started walking away, they heard him say it was about Jesus. The team answered, saying he should explore more about who Jesus is. He came back, and one of the team members said she was Jewish and believed that Yeshua is the Messiah. He then asked the team if they knew a certain person (someone he knew) because that person believed the same as the team members. The team did not know him. He then said that a Jew is someone born to a Jewish woman. They responded that the Tanakh defines who a Jew is, stating that a Jew is a descendant of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They explained that Joseph was not married to a Jewish woman, yet his children were part of the 12 tribes of Israel. The man was unwilling to engage in conversation but did receive a bookmark. It was a great encounter, and they prayed for this man’s salvation.
They met a religious man wearing a kippa and tzitzit. He was offered a Purim pamphlet and a Tanakh. He declined, but they could see that he was touched by their words.
One Bible in French was given to a man who, at 18, had stayed on a kibbutz in Israel. He had retired and was a teacher of Jewish Studies at a university in Montreal, also teaching Hebrew. He took a book from his backpack and read it to the team in Hebrew. They offered him a Bible and gave him the antisemitism pamphlet as they discussed how it is growing and yet how everything is written in the Bible. He said that he was depressed listening to the news, and they encouraged him to stay in the Word. They invited him to Beth Ariel and encouraged him to listen to the online messages.
It was a great outing, and they thanked God for all the encounters they had and for the joy God placed in their hearts.
Friday, February 20, 2026
1 set was given, and many pamphlets were distributed.
It was a cold, quiet day. They first went to a mall but did not stay long. They distributed some pamphlets and spoke with a Christian man from the Philippines, who spoke about salvation and peace in the world. They shared that only a remnant will be saved and discussed the second coming of Yeshua, explaining that only He can establish true peace. He received the antisemitism pamphlet and the Beth Ariel card. They encouraged him to listen to the messages and to visit, explaining that the congregation includes people from many nations — both Jews and non-Jews — who believe that Yeshua is the Messiah.
They then decided to go to another mall. They gave a Purim pamphlet to a religious woman who was accompanied by her young daughter. She was very pleased to receive it. When they offered her a Tanakh as a gift, she said she did not know whether they already had one. She called her husband, who confirmed they did. She received a bookmark and the Isaiah 53 leaflet and was encouraged to search the prophecies concerning the Messiah, as they explained the importance of recognizing Him. She was very sweet, thankful, and appreciative.
They then met a man who immediately opposed them upon seeing them. He said they were idol worshipers and that what they were doing was wrong, claiming they believed in three gods. It was difficult to speak, as he continually opposed them. They communicated that they stood in the truth and believed in God’s Word — in the Tanakh — but not in rabbinical books added later. They asked him whether he would recognize the Messiah if He came. He did not answer. As he walked away, they encouraged him to compare the terms echad and yachid, quoting Deuteronomy 6:4 (the Shema), where the term echad appears. They thanked God that the situation did not escalate and for the words they were able to share with this man.
One Hebrew/French set was given to a Jewish Moroccan man who was accompanied by his grandson. They gave him a Purim pamphlet and the set. He shared that he has thousands of thoughts each day and is trying to elevate his soul by changing his thoughts and listening to meditation recordings, which he showed them on his phone. They spoke about Yeshua and shared their belief that He is the Messiah. They explained how Yeshua fulfilled, in the Brit Chadashah, the prophecies concerning His first coming as spoken in the Tanakh. They shared a passage from Matthew 5:21–22, showing how Yeshua expanded the understanding of the Law, teaching that actions begin with thoughts and reveal the condition of the heart. They explained that humanity is separated from God because of sin, and that through Yeshua one can be reconciled to God. They also spoke about regeneration through the Ruach HaKodesh — being born again and restored to a relationship with God. Because of the cold weather, he found it difficult to concentrate and suggested that they distribute pamphlets inside the mall instead. They explained that they were not permitted to do so but thanked him for his time. He received the Beth Ariel card, and they encouraged him to listen to the rabbi’s testimony and teachings. They thanked him for his time and thanked his grandson for his patience.
Friday, February 20, 2026
Second Team (one person) :
1 set, 1 Tanach and 1 Bible were given.
One set was given to a born-again Christian woman who stated that she loved the Jewish people. Initially, she reported meeting another team member and having a pleasant conversation with her. The woman said she had several friends in the Jewish community she was involved with and accepted a set to give to one of them. She also shared that she had a praise report, as she had undergone a bout of cancer and was completely healed by God. The two women had a time of praise and prayer, and the woman told the team member that she was an angel.
A Purim pamphlet was given to a Jewish man dressed in his traditional black-and-white clothing. The member presented the Tanach to him, but he declined, saying he had many books and was well versed in the Scriptures. He told her to give it to someone in need. They discussed the difference between rabbinical and biblical Judaism, and he told her that he recognized the Scriptures touched people. They closed the conversation, but he kept the pamphlet.
A Jewish man in his thirties was approached, and he confirmed that he was involved in the Jewish community. He took a pamphlet, a bookmark, and a Tanach, saying he recognized the importance of knowing the Word of God. The member shared about the forgiveness of sins through the shedding of blood and how man can receive forgiveness by approaching the Holy, Holy God. He was attentive during the conversation when she spoke of the Messiah and the forgiveness of sin. She presented the Brit Hadashah, but he wanted only the Tanach.
Later, she met a man and offered him a Bible. He accepted the gift and was very grateful. She said it was a beautiful conversation and time of prayer.
The teams thank God for the opportunity to go out despite the cold, and they are very grateful to Him for the privilege of sharing His precious Word. Praise God!