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Myles & Katharine Weiss

Shalom, Faithful Friend,

More than ever, we live in extraordinary times—times that prompted the television series we just shot on location in Israel: Times of the Signs. Thanks to your contributions and prayers, this hard-hitting collection of Bible teaching has entered its post-production phase with our plans to release it toward the end of the year.

The series will cover:

  • Current views of the prophetic landscape
  • The disinformation emanating from Bethlehem
  • Extreme environmentalism and its kinship with Nazi philosophy
  • The Temple Mount controversy
  • The rise of jihad worldwide
  • Signs in the heavens
  • The world unification movement
  • The soon coming of Messiah

So much discussion in the public square centers on ISIS and jihad, Israel and its restoration, Netanyahu and Obama, marriage and morality, climate change and lifestyle that we felt compelled to address these issues on television. Some of the leading experts associated with these topics enhance our discussions.

Personally, I found my time with Rabbi Yehuda Glick uplifting. His agreeing to meet with me knowing that I am a Messianic Jew encouraged me, as did his incredibly sweet spirit and gratitude to HaShem (lit. The Name, our Lord) for sparing his life after a murderous attempt to silence him. He was remarkably apolitical and focused on his hope that one day all people will worship on the Temple Mount.

I will bring them to My holy mountain…because My Temple will be called a house of prayer for all nations. Isaiah 56:7

It will be fascinating to watch God arrange the chessboard for a pre-Millennial Temple to be built (for a false messiah to occupy, 2 Thessalonians 2:4). For more on this subject, please see Zola’s still-current audio Bible study Tribulation Temple, on page 7.


Israelis donate blood after 9/11 attacks on America

Another compelling interview occurred with Jonathan Feldstein of Heart to Heart, a unique “virtual” blood donation program. Jonathan’s work provides a venue for Christians to bless Israel by supporting Magen David Adom (MDA)’s life-sustaining paramedic and blood-banking services. Zola Levitt Ministries’ benevolence funds support this service; for example, donating enough money through Bridges for Peace to supply an ambulance and other equipment for MDA. During our interview, Jonathan reminded me of the outpouring of love from Israelis as they lined up to donate blood for Americans after the 9/11 attacks.

The ambulance donation and blood drive are just two of the stories that emphasize the unique cooperation between Christians and Jews.

I heard it said recently that the twentieth century was the season of Jewish persecution, and the twenty-first is the season of Christian persecution. Believers must push the news media to highlight the current-day persecution of Christians around the world, particularly in Islamic nations. The continued naïveté / blindness / appeasement / collusion by Western leaders regarding the threat posed by radical Islam are all a sign and a wonder (John 4:48) in our own time.

As an American Jew, I scratch my head and pray about my fellow Jewish-Americans’ propensity to condemn all things Christian while ignoring Moslem oppression and slaughter of “infidels:” women, gays, Jews, Christians, and even other Moslems who don’t adhere to a specific interpretation of the Koran.

This ministry must not be silent! We will continue to speak openly about the worldwide persecution and slaughter of Christians and pre- Christians (those who have yet to accept our Lord’s gift of salvation). We do this on our weekly TV program Zola Levitt Presents, in the monthly Levitt Letter, through these Personal Letters, and when we host pilgrims on study tours in Israel. When you come with us to the Holy Land, you hear a strong Zionist message that focuses on Jesus as Messiah and the Jewish history of Israel. We also support our Arab Christian cousins who love Israel.

Katharine and I invite you to join us this fall in the Holy Land!


Zola Tours Spring 2015 tour group in front of the Petra “Treasury”
Photo courtesy Yoav Inbar

Our Fall Tour includes options to follow in Paul’s footsteps in Greece and Ephesus before the Israel portion, and an excursion to Petra in Jordan afterward. Zola Tours Manager Sandra can help you select your ideal pilgrimage. You’re welcome to call her at 214-696-9760, email her at , or visit www.levitt.com/tours.

DeluxeIsraelOct 11–20$3,988
Grand PetraIsrael & PetraOct 11–23$4,988
Grand AthensGreece & IsraelOct  5–20$6,888
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I am excited to tell you about Zola Levitt Presents programs for the month of May. Katharine, the ZLP film crew, and I were in Israel for the recent election that extended Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration, and we had the privilege of shooting a special on his re-election. You will see and hear Israeli voters express their myriad opinions; then you can decide for yourself how to view this important event.

ELECTION 2015/ISRAEL’S CHOICE
We were with our camera crew in Israel during its prophetically significant election on March 17. We bring you the voting results and what they say about how the winds of politics overlap Bible prophecy. (This program will air the week beginning April 26. Please check your local listings.)

ZION FOREVER —
our current television series continues:

Mount of Olives
From the Mount of Olives, we look to the future of the Temple Mount. Archaeological finds continue to surface on Mount Zion, confirming Jewish heritage as recorded in the Bible. Guests include historian Shahar Shilo and archaeologists Eli Shukron and Shimon Gibson, plus Hannah Ben Haim and Eitan Shishkoff. Zola’s music plays throughout the series.
In the Meantime
The Dome of the Rock and Al Aqsa Mosque currently sit atop the Temple Mount, and neither shows any sign of moving. On this last program in the series, we hear the Moslem perspective from a representative of the Islamic Waqf, the current governing body over the area. Then we hear from David Parsons of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, Itamar Marcus (r) of Palestinian Media Watch, and a Jewish woman who is raising her family in the City of David.
LETTERS FROM VIEWERS
Katharine and I respond to letters and emails from viewers of the television program, readers of our monthly Levitt Letter, and from submissions to levitt.com.
MESSIANIC VOICES
From the prophecy conference Future Congress 2, we hear the personal testimonies of four Messianic leaders: Robin Rose on the Jesus generation of the 1970s, Geoff Cohen tells of growing up Orthodox in South Africa, Aharon Mendez relates being prayed for by believing parents, and Todd Baker describes his journey from atheist to seeker of truth.
JOURNEY OF RESTORATION
We reprise this popular ten-part series in which we take you with us on a tour of Israel. Be enriched as Myles and Katharine tag-team with our local guides and meet “living stones” of the Body of Messiah in the Land.
The Journey Begins
In Caesarea, our tour guide talks about Apostle Paul’s time in prison in this port city. Myles speaks of the Lord’s People coming together in the Land. We visit Megiddo’s ancient tel and a congregation in Carmel.

I know these TV programs will bless you significantly, and I heartily recommend that you share them with friends and family. Let’s continue to stand together for the salvation of the lost, the continued restoration of Israel, and the shared destiny of Jews and Christians.


Shavuot 2015: Sunday, May 24 (begins Saturday at sunset)

Katharine and I returned from Israel and hit the ground running. We preached a Good Friday service to 900 and hosted an “intimate” Seder for 200 the following week! Now we count the 50 days to Shavuot/Pentecost, the concurrent birthdays of the Torah and the Church on Sunday, May 24. Chag Sameach! — Happy Holiday!

Always remember to please Sha’alu Shalom Yerushalayim / Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6).

Until I see you, I remain your brother and messenger,
Myles Myles

P.S. Let’s make a fresh commitment to stand with our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world.

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