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Shalom dear friends. I am on my way to Ukraine for two weeks. We will be ministering to Jewish refugees from the war. We will have several large meetings and many individual meetings in homes. We have a group of young people from Germany and Poland. They will be cleaning Jewish cemeteries and repairing homes. I will also be teaching these young people about Israel. We have about 17 hours traveling time and then about 5 hours driving time. You may remember I have shared how terrible the roads are! Please pray for travel mercies and much fruit for the L-Rd. We will also be visiting 2 feeding centers we support. I could not make these trips if it was not for your generosity and faithful support. From the bottom of my heart thank you. "I will bless those who bless you"
For the children of Jacob.
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Shalom dear friends. We had two wonderful services yesterday, Shabbat, in Karmiel. I preached and shared my testimony and Petra was amazing as usual. Tonight we were ministering in Nahariyah. I shared my testimony and Petra danced the Harlot. The anointing was overpowering. Elisa danced the part of the harlot. This tale of grace and redemption brought many people to tears before the night was over more than 20 Jewish people gave their hearts to Messiah! Tomorrow we will be back in Karmiel. Please pray for the Shekinah glory of G-d to show up. More L-Rd! More! ... See more

Dear friends of the Jewish people and Children of Jacob. Spent three days at the Pennsylvania-Delaware AG district council. What a joy to see so many old friends. Many of whom have supported our work among the Jewish people for almost 30 years! Tomorrow night we will celebrate Shabbat with our new Children of Jacob family in Springfield Missouri. In less than two weeks we will be heading back to Israel! I am sure glad that I am retired! Thank you for your prayers your support and your friendship. Together we are making a difference!
Blessings,
Jeff (Yosef) ... See more

I spoke Saturday night at Riverlution church in Riverside NJ. I had complete freedom to share my heart for the Jewish people. Then spoke Sunday morning at the Tabernacle church in Laurel Maryland. Again I had freedom to speak my heart and I believe the congregation received the message wholeheartedly! Both congregations opened their hearts and received me with love. It was also good to see so many of my congregants from Beth Emanuel. To see you all serving the L-rd and ministering to others makes me proud of you all and humble to have had the opportunity to be a part of your lives. Special thanks to Robin Bernstein, Pat Roberts and Valerie Henry for helping with my itinerary. I love you all! Now I am waiting for an airplane to take me home to my best girl! Bausch HaShem! ... See more

Shalom dear friends. Children of Jacob had its first corporate celebration of Passover. What a joy to be with 15 like minded people. I was so busy that I forgot to take a picture! But it was a great evening. As far as I know we are the only oMessianic fellowship in Springfield Missouri. We will see where HaShem wants to take us. I am Preparing for our next trip to Israel. We have at least 4 services scheduled in Messianic fellowships in Northern Israel including a special service for holocaust survivors! What a blessing to be able to bring a little joy into the lives of these precious people. Thanks for your continued prayers and support. Because of you we continue going forward. To bless any Jewish person anywhere in the world in any way possible. blessings.
Yosef (Jeff) Friedman. ... See more

Hag sameach to all of our dear friends. Tomorrow 13 friends and family members will join together in our dining room to celebrate the festival of redemption, Passover. Saturday Children of Jacob will celebrate its first Passover. If you are in the Springfield Missouri area please join us. I pray that as we remember how G-d redeemed us “with a mighty hand and outstretched arm” it will bring peace an joy to your hearts. May the G-d of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob bless you and keep you. Thank you for all your prayers and support. Because of you many Jewish people will be blessed physically and spiritually. “Let us not grow weary in doing good for at proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”Gal.6:9. Shalom. ... See more

Shalom dear friends. I am back from 10 days in Israel leading a group of 24 wonderful folks. I kept them going from 6am to 10 pm every day and not one word of complaint. We worked in a community distribution center. We prepared 150 Passover parcels. We also cleaned the facility. We provided funding for many more poor Jewish people as well. Thanks to all who participated in this great trip. Thank you also to those of you who contribute to Children of Jacob. Thanks to you we were able to bless several hundred poor Jewish people. I know that G-d will honor all of your efforts on behalf of the Children of Jacob. Thank you!
Jeff (Yosef)
Director, Children of Jacob. ... See more

Shalom dear friends. On my way to Eretz Israel with 25 pilgrims in tow. My hope and prayer is that when they come home they will have a new understanding of and
love for the children of Jacob, the Jewish people. We have another trip planned for the Fall please let me know if you are interested. Your prayers for strength and a special visitation upon this group are greatly appreciated. Blessings, Jeff (Yosef) Friedman. ... See more

Shalom Friends. Getting ready for a trip to Israel in March. I will be taking about 25 people. Please pray that they understand their debt to Israel and that they fall in love with the people and the place. We have also started a Messianic Chavara here in Springfield Missouri. Pray that we are able to bless the Jewish community right here in our own back yard. After all our vision and mission is "To bless any Jewish person, Anywhere in the world, in Any way possible." That includes Springfield Missouri!
I will be leading another trip to Israel in October. Let me know if you are interested. We always go to a few places most tours don't go to. We also do a project to bless the Jewish people. I teach a class every night for those with the energy to keep up with this old man! Oh yes the price is great too! ... See more