How Does ICEJ Help the Church and the World Understand Israel?

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The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) carries out this work through a "Stay Informed" focus area described on its site as "Helping the World and the Church Understand Israel." In practice, that means a mix of written teaching, a regular publication, online webinars, prayer initiatives, and news updates from its Jerusalem headquarters. Anyone can use these resources — you don't need to be a member or affiliate to read, watch, or sign up for updates.

The main channels ICEJ uses

Bible Teaching

ICEJ publishes Bible teaching articles that connect the biblical text to the land and people of Israel. One example listed on the site is "The Lord Roars From Zion: God's Election over Israel Still Stands!" (dated 10.9.2026). This channel is aimed at helping readers understand Israel through a scriptural lens rather than only through news.

Word from Jerusalem

Word from Jerusalem is ICEJ's publication, distributed in editions — the site lists a September/October edition (15.9.2026). It functions as a recurring way to follow ICEJ's reporting, teaching, and organizational updates in one place.

Online webinars

ICEJ runs informative webinars. According to the site, the webinars "will return on October 15, 2026." If you want to attend, that date is the reference point to watch for, and registration details are handled through the website.

Prayer initiatives

ICEJ frames prayer as part of its mission: "Pray with Us for Israel, the Region and the Nations." This is a participatory channel rather than a purely informational one — it's for people who want to engage with Israel and the region through prayer, not just study.

News and featured updates

The homepage surfaces current items under headings like "This Week in Jerusalem" and "Featured," including crisis response stories (for example, "ICEJ Brings Protection to Special Needs Center," 6.10.2026) and Feast of Tabernacles coverage. These give a running picture of what ICEJ is doing on the ground.

How to start using these resources

  1. Read the teaching and news content. Browse the Bible Teaching and featured sections to see whether the tone and perspective match what you're looking for.
  2. Follow the publication. Look for the current Word from Jerusalem edition to get a broader, periodic overview.
  3. Register for a webinar. Check the site for the webinar return date (October 15, 2026) and sign-up details.
  4. Join the prayer initiative if you want to participate rather than only read.
  5. Sign up for updates. The site's "Join" section invites visitors to "Connect with the ICEJ to receive all of the latest updates and Israel news."

What to keep in mind

  • ICEJ is explicitly a Christian organization with a particular theological stance on Jerusalem and the Jewish people, established in Jerusalem in 1980. Its teaching resources reflect that perspective, so read them as a specific viewpoint rather than neutral background.
  • The site lists international offices ("Active International Offices Near You"), which can be useful if you prefer local contact over the headquarters in Jerusalem.
  • The site also promotes giving and attending events (including the online Feast of Tabernacles 2026). Those are separate from the informational resources — you can use the teaching, publication, and webinar content without participating in fundraising or events.

If your goal is simply to understand how ICEJ presents Israel to churches and a wider audience, the fastest path is the Bible Teaching articles plus Word from Jerusalem; if you want live engagement, the webinars and prayer initiatives are the entry points.