The scene at Ben Gurion Airport on April 23 carried a significance that stretched far beyond a routine arrival. As 240 members of the Bnei Menashe community stepped onto Israeli soil, many wept, embraced relatives, and lifted prayers of thanksgiving. Their journey–from remote regions of northeastern India to the modern state of Israel–was not merely geographic. For many, it marked the culmination of generations of longing tied to identity, history, and faith.
This latest arrival, part of “Operation Wings of Dawn,” represents the beginning of a broader effort to bring thousands more from this community home. The Bnei Menashe trace their lineage to the biblical tribe of Manasseh, one of the “lost tribes” of ancient Israel. While scholars debate aspects of that claim, what is beyond dispute is their persistent preservation of Jewish customs across centuries and continents. Their Aliyah–the Hebrew term for immigration to Israel–reflects a powerful combination of cultural continuity and spiritual conviction.
Yet this story is not unfolding in isolation. It is part of a much larger and ongoing movement. Even amid the conflicts with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, Jewish immigration to Israel has not slowed–it has, in some respects, intensified. Full article on Prophecynewswatch.com
“For I will take you from among the nations, gather you out of all countries, and bring you into your own land.”
Ezekiel 36:24 NKJV
As one noted Messianic Jew said, “in today’s world amid anti-Semitism, the safest place for a Jew is in the land of Israel”. I second that statement. Even during war and terror attacks being home for the people of Jewish faith is still something they long for. The government of Israel has been planning for months to handle the influx of Jews returning to Israel. The draw home is two fold in those desiring “Aliyah,” which is the Hebrew term for immigration to Israel. Most importantly it is the Almighty who is drawing them, second Israel is a safe place. Even amid chaos it’s always good to be home!. Rh
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