As Shabbat began this past Friday evening, our Beit Hallel family came together once again—this time in the bomb shelter beneath our building. In Israel today, this has become part of normal life. The situation around us is not something we hear about from a distance. It is something we live with daily, as missiles from Iran and Hezbollah continue to affect the country and sirens can sound at any moment.
And still, we gather.
People came in gradually—some arriving from work, others from home. Each person carried their own thoughts, concerns, and questions from the week. At first, the atmosphere was quieter. You could feel the weight in the room, even without words. The shelter itself reminds you immediately why we are there. It is a place of protection, not comfort.
But as worship began, something shifted.
The room slowly filled with prayer and song. Voices grew stronger. Hearts began to lift. Attention moved away from everything happening outside, and back to the Lord, who does not change. In moments like these, faith becomes very real. Not something we speak about, but something we hold onto. Yeshua meets us there—not far away, but present, steady, and near.
As we stood together, prayed, and spent time in fellowship, there was a sense of strength among us. Not because the circumstances changed, but because the Lord was holding us steady within them. Peace did not come from the absence of danger, but from His presence in the middle of it.
In this season, our gatherings have taken on new meaning.
They have become more than a weekly meeting. They are a place where people are strengthened, where faith is renewed, and where we remind one another of what is true. We continue to pray for our nation—for protection, for peace, and for God’s mercy. We also pray for those who are struggling, for families under pressure, and for many who are searching for hope.
We also want to say thank you to all of you who are praying for us. Your prayers are not just words to us—we feel their impact.
As we continue to meet each week, wherever we are able, we hold onto this: Yeshua is with us. He is our peace. And even in uncertain days, He remains our sure foundation.
Blessings,
Your Beit Hallel family
