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In this edition...

David Brickner talks about Israel's recent election, see what the "Jerusalem Post" says about Jews who believe in Jesus in Israel, get ready for next month's Jewish holiday (Purim), read praise reports from Washington, D.C. and the Liberated Wailing Wall and so . . . much . . . more!

Cover Story

A note from David Brickner: Great Election Expectations by David Brickner

I was just "friended" by Benjamin Netanyahu. If you don't have a Facebook account, you might not know that being "friended" is like being "befriended" only it applies to cyberspace. On Facebook, "friends" can include people with whom who you have genuine relationships, as well acquaintances, and in some cases, strangers who are either friends of friends, or are just looking for new friends. People send one another friend requests, and if you agree to be a Facebook friend, the other person can have access to your profile or personal information, see who your…[ Full Article ]

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Jewish Facts of Life

Purim, the annual Jewish holiday commemorating the events recorded in the book of Esther, begins at sundown on March 9 and continues through March 11. This holiday reaffirms the fact that God does not always bring about deliverance according to our plans or expectations. Learn more about Purim a la Jews for Jesus here.

For additional fun (albeit non-Messianic) facts and customs for Purim, you can also click here.

Jews for Jesus News

Here is where you can share some of Jews for Jesus sorrows and joys, pray for some current concerns, and find out if any of our staff are coming to your area in the next couple of months. …[ Full Article ]

In Other News

The "UP FRONT" section of the February 13 edition of "The Jerusalem Post" published an amazing feature titled "Leap of faith" about Israeli Jews who believe in Jesus. The six-page article begins with a full page photo of an Orthodox Jewish man speaking to one of our staff clad in a red Jews for Jesus T-shirt (Hebrew lettering of course). It is an amazingly fair and balanced article. Click here to read it, and please pray that God uses this to help many Israelis consider who Jesus is.

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Thank You For Praying

Praise report from our Washington, D.C. branch What a joy to see God answer prayer last month as 201 Jews for Jesus staff and volunteers brought the gospel to those who came to celebrate the presidential inauguration! (Did you see "Interesting Inauguration Facts," the new broadside for this occasion on last month's RealTime?) This is more people than have ever participated in any single Jews for Jesus outreach, and staff and volunteers handed out 113,200 broadsides, which is…[ Full Article ]

Real Deals

Here is a real and a rare deal for music lovers! "Clothed in Gladness" is an instrumental CD, arranged and performed by David Abramsky, a Jewish believer in Jesus and a talented cellist, pianist and composer. Fourteen tracks include the much loved "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" and always inspiring "Be Thou My Vision," as well as many of David's original compositions. The richness of the cello and the expressive versatility of the piano combine to enfold you in a warmly meditative musical embrace.

"Clothed in Gladness" retails for $16. Use this link and coupon code "CD20" during checkout to order online by February 28 and receive a 20% discount! Your Real Deal price will be $12.80, a savings of $3.20. (offer limited to three CDs per person.)

Sneak Peek

Our March print Newsletter will feature: "Purim: A Modern-Day Guide to Survival," by David Brickner; "Persistent or Pushy" (gives examples and tips on evangelism); Fast Facts (biblical examples and principles of fasting); Moishe's Musings on Relating to People, and Bits from the Branches in Florida, Boston and Odessa.