Welcome back to Inside the Epicenter. In this episode, “Caring for the Needy in Israel’s Darkest Hour,” hosts Joel and Lynn Rosenberg share powerful stories of how the Joshua Fund and its partners are providing urgent relief to families across Israel amid ongoing conflict. You’ll hear firsthand how local Jewish and Arab congregations are delivering safe shelter, hot meals, and essential supplies—serving as the hands and feet of Jesus in a time of unprecedented need. Special guests Victor Kalisher and Ray Hupfer — both of whom serve on the Board of The Joshua Fund’s humanitarian relief division in Israel — join the conversation offering insight into the unique approach of working through local congregations and the biblical mandate behind this work. Discover how compassionate, behind-the-scenes outreach is opening hearts, creating lasting testimony, and bringing hope to the region’s most vulnerable. If you want to know how practical love and faithful generosity are making a difference in Israel, this episode is for you.

(00:02) Helping Israel During Dark Times
(06:36) Caring for the Needy
(09:26) Jewish Identity and Sacrifice
(12:41) Cultural Aid and Community Support
(14:47) Josh Fund Supports Pro-Life Families
(18:44) The Joshua Fund's Impact
(22:03) "Spreading Love Through Aid Delivery"
(24:49) "Trusting God Amid Challenges"
(27:36) "Stay Watchful, Stay Prayerful"

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Verse of the Day: Matthew 25:35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger and you invited me in.

Pray for strength and safety for local pastors, congregations, and Joshua Fund partners as they serve communities under the threat of rockets and violence.
Pray for displaced families, mothers, fathers, and children to find both physical shelter and the eternal refuge of Christ. And finally, 
Pray for greater resources so that the humanitarian outreach of the Joshua Fund can expand, meeting urgent needs while leaving a lasting testimony of God's love.

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