Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
One set, one Tanakh, and one Bible were given.
A team of two visited two shopping malls on this day. At the first mall, they gave a Hebrew/French set to a Jewish, Moroccan woman. They first offered the antisemitism pamphlet, and as they discussed the current political situation, she responded by mentioning racism and sharing that she was teaching her children not to be racist. The team explained that antisemitism goes beyond racism, as it is a supernatural hatred toward the Jewish people, an eternal hatred described in the Scriptures. They shared how the Jewish nation brought the word of God and the Messiah, who came from the tribe of Judah and Bethlehem, to the nations. She said she was not religious, but her sister was, and they told her they believed Yeshua, Jesus is the Messiah. She responded by saying she believed that too. They presented her with the entire set and gave her the Isaiah 53 leaflet. They explained that Yeshua, the Messiah, could remove all sins and make one a tsadik (righteous). They referenced Habakkuk 2:4, where the prophet speaks about how the just shall live by faith, and how no good works can justify someone before God’s holiness. She acknowledged that it was God’s hand that sent the team to her. The discussion was wonderful, and she understood and followed everything being said. She also accepted a comfort card and the Beth Ariel contact card.
The team met a Jewish man who had already received a set, so they encouraged him to read the books since he left in a hurry to catch up to his father-in-law, who was walking away.
A Bible in English was given to a Catholic man from Nova Scotia. They provided him with an antisemitism pamphlet, and he shared that he had many Jewish friends and spoke kindly of them. One team member mentioned she was Messianic and shared her faith in Yeshua, Jesus, as the Messiah. They discussed the importance of being reconciled with God because of sin. He received a Beth Ariel contact card, thanked them, and encouraged them to continue their work.
At the second mall, a Hebrew/French Tanakh was given to a Jewish couple. They were first handed the antisemitism pamphlet and a comfort card, then they were presented with the Tanakh. You could see their hesitation as they asked why they were there, and the team explained that the set was a gift from the SDHS. They emphasized the importance of returning to the word of God and explained that everything happening in the world today regarding antisemitism is all written in the Tanakh. They received the comfort card and thanked them.
As they were handing out an antisemitism pamphlet to a Jewish woman, a religious Jewish woman who saw them and was accompanied by her son approached them and immediately told the woman that they were missionaries and said she was going to get the security guard. As a result, the woman they offered the pamphlet to went to sit in her car and left at the same time as the team left the mall.
They thanked God that they were able to leave before security arrived and thanked Him for His protection and for His word that was shared and given.
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Two sets, five Tanakh, and two Brit Chadashahs were given, along with much literature.
A woman who wanted to ensure that everything we provided was Jewish accepted a Tanakh. She mentioned that in the past, others had given her Christian items, which she did not want.
An older woman happily received a Brit Chadashah because she had a Tanakh at home.
Most people said they already had a Tanakh, so we distributed many bookmarks, which were always appreciated. We explained that they could learn about the coming of Mashiach by looking up those verses in their own copies at home. We offered them as early Chanukah gifts. Almost everyone who declined a Brit Chadashah happily accepted a bookmark and an antisemitism tract. One young woman was very excited about looking up the prophecy verses when she got home.
A Catholic couple took the antisemitism tract but mentioned they regularly contact an Orthodox Jewish woman, D. They have been discussing Jesus with her. They brought a full set of materials to give to her, and we took time to pray together for her. They were excited to present her with the precious gift.
We met a Jewish couple who was happy to receive the bookmark, the antisemitism tract, and a comfort card. They wished us a good Shabbat as we parted.
We also met an Indian man who appeared to be a believer and already had a Bible. We discussed Yeshua, and he took the antisemitism tract and a card for Beth Ariel.
Another couple we met knew a Jewish woman who used to attend Beth Ariel. She was happy to accept a Tanakh and a comfort card. Her husband wanted to make a donation, but we explained that everything we offered was a free gift.
A Jewish woman we met took the bookmark, comfort card, and Beth Ariel card. She mentioned that perhaps her sister would also be interested in hearing the Messianic perspective of Scripture on the radio.
A Christian woman we spoke with said she had Jewish friends for whom she happily took a Tanakh. She had a medical issue with her leg, so we prayed with her for that.
We spent quite some time talking to a religious Jewish man who often referenced extra-biblical writings. Each time, we asked where the verse was found in the Tanakh to support his points, but he kept insisting that the other writings were sufficient. The member said he was a rabbinic Jew, while she identified as a biblical Jew. He consistently claimed that she lacked true understanding of the Scriptures.
We gave a woman a Tanakh who was so thankful to have it that she wanted to offer some money, which we politely declined.
We approached a gentleman who said he was a reporter of some kind. After explaining that the Brit Chadashah had prophecies fulfilled from the Tanakh, he graciously agreed to take one.
A Protestant woman we met took a Bible to give to a friend of hers who needed one. She was very grateful that we could offer her one.
A lady we met accepted the tract and immediately asked if we had anything else to give her. She specifically requested Chanukah candles or other holiday gifts we’ve offered in the past. It was too early for us this year, but we gave her the Tanakh. We also handed her a business card from Beth Ariel and mentioned it was Messianic. She quickly took the book and then rushed off before we could present the Brit Chadashah.
Thank you for joining us in these outreach efforts. Please pray for those who received printed literature as well as those who refused. May all of them be drawn to their Jewish Messiah.
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Two sets, including one Tanakh and numerous anti-Semitism pamphlets, were distributed.
A team of two was out at two malls that Thursday. At the first, smaller mall, they handed out several pamphlets and had one long conversation, but there were very few people there, so they didn’t stay long. During the visit, they talked with a Jewish woman who took the antisemitism pamphlet and bookmark. She declined the set but was very thankful that the team was supporting the Jewish community.
At the second mall, the team met an elderly couple from Casablanca. They had their personal cart full of shopping items, and the husband occasionally leaned on it to get closer so he could hear what the team member was saying. As the team talked about the coming Messiah and the messianic viewpoint, they humbly agreed, saying, “Yes, yes, I agree.” They gladly accepted the gift set and offered a donation, but they were told it was free, to which they could only smile and say thank you.
They then encountered a man sitting in his car with the window rolled down. He said he was waiting for someone and was happy to talk with the team. When asked if he was part of the Jewish community and he confirmed, the team showed him the gift set and told him it was a free gift if he accepted it. He took the Tanakh in his hands, turning it over and over, and said while patting the book, “This is our Scripture.” The team agreed and then offered the Brit Chadashah, but he declined, saying he wanted to stay with the Tanakh. He was very grateful.
They then met a Jewish woman who accepted the gift set immediately upon recognizing its value. She told the team that her daughter was a nurse working at a local Jewish-owned hospital. She mentioned that her daughter was very active in the community and would be thrilled to have the gift set. She was informed that the team was Messianic and believed that Yeshua was the Messiah, who had come before and would return to rule and reign in Jerusalem. She agreed with them and expressed her unhappiness with the antisemitism in Montreal, mentioning that her daughter was considering moving to Florida. She accepted the Beth Ariel contact card and said she would listen to the rabbi’s teachings.
It was a short day because of the sporadic rain falling but the team said that they were thankful for the conversations that they had and praised the Lord for keeping them covered while the security was parked nearby.