Pod for Israel - Biblical insights from Israel

Against all odds, the Jewish people returned to their ancestral homeland—and in 1948, a nation was born in a single day. Was Israel’s rebirth merely the result of political chance, or part of a much greater story?

In this episode, Dr. Erez Soref explores the remarkable parallels between the ancient return from Babylon under Ezra and Nehemiah and the modern return of the Jewish people to Israel. From Cyrus and the rebuilding of Jerusalem to unlikely alliances, Israel’s War of Independence, and the growth of Jewish believers in Yeshua, discover how God has remained faithful to His promises through exile, suffering, and restoration.

The same God who moved nations and kings in the past is still at work today—and Israel’s story is far from over.

In 1948, after nearly 2,000 years of dispersion, the modern State of Israel was established. But almost immediately, the newborn nation faced war—without a fully organized army, with limited equipment, and surrounded by larger forces. Yet Israel survived.

In this episode, Dr. Erez Soref and Sisi Soref explore the remarkable story of Israel’s rebirth through both history and Scripture. They share their own families’ journeys back to the land, examine the biblical meaning of Zion and Zionism, and discuss the return of millions of Jewish people to their ancestral homeland.

They also look at the small community of Jewish followers of Yeshua present at Israel’s founding and how that community has grown in the decades since.

From ancient promises to the events of 1948, this is a story of survival, return, and a question that continues to resonate today: Can a nation be born in one day?

Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement—is the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. But without the Temple, sacrifices, or a high priest, how can Israel receive atonement today?

Dr. Erez Soref and Golan trace the need for a mediator throughout the Hebrew Scriptures—from Abraham and Moses to the high priest and the suffering servant of Isaiah 53. Together, they reveal how Yom Kippur ultimately points to Yeshua, the Messiah who gave Himself as the final sacrifice for sin.

Discover the biblical meaning of Yom Kippur, the role of the high priest, the significance of the scarlet thread, and why every person needs a mediator before a holy God.

There's a war in our culture and we need to take our stand for truth!

Join Dr. Erez Soref as he sits down with Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee, for a timely conversation about satire, October 7, rising anti-Semitism, and the dangerous ideas spreading under conservative and Christian language.

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We woke up today to renewed missile barrages across Israel, including attacks targeting Jerusalem and central Israel. Families are once again staying close to their safe rooms, children are home from school, and daily life has been disrupted as the fragile ceasefire has broken down.

As we share this update, we ask you to stand with us in prayer, for the people of Israel, for protection over our communities, and for wisdom for the leaders of Israel and the United States during these critical days. Thank you for your prayers, your support!

We are grateful to know that believers around the world are standing with us. God is faithful, and He remains in control.