Ezra International Global Network
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Ezra International Global NetworkAug 31, 2021
Aspects of Aliyah_S01E05 (Zionism and Aliyah)
Join Historian Dr. Fred Wright as he discusses the connection between Zionism and Aliyah.
Aspects in Aliyah_S01E04 (Antisemitism Part 4)
Join Historian Dr. Fred Wright in this new series on Aliyah.
Aspects of Aliyah_S01E04 (Antisemitism Part 4) explores the history and effects of Antisemitism throughout the ages.
The Interview - Season 8, Episode 5 (Yom HaShoah 2024)
Join Rik and Gary Cristofaro (Vice President of Ezra International) as they discuss the Holocaust and it's affects upon today's culture.
Aspects in Aliyah_S01E03 (Antisemitism Part 3)
Join Historian Dr. Fred Wright in this new series on Aliyah.
Aspects of Aliyah_S0103 (Antisemitism Part 3) explores the history and effects of Antisemitism throughout the ages.
Aspects in Aliyah_S01E02 (Antisemitism Part 2)
Join Historian Dr. Fred Wright in this new series on Aliyah.
Aspects of Aliyah_S0102 (Antisemitism Part 2) explores the history and effects of Antisemitism throughout the ages.
Aspects in Aliyah_S01E01 (Antisemitism Part 1)
Join Historian Dr. Fred Wright in this new series on Aliyah. Aspects of Aliyah_S0101 (Antisemitism Part 1) explores the history and effects of Antisemitism throughout the ages.
The Interview - Season 8, Episode 4 (The War in Israel Part 2)
Join Rik and Gary Cristofaro (Vice President of Ezra International) in part 2 of this two-part special as they discuss the war in Israel and its impact on Aliyah.
The Interview - Season 8, Episode 3 (The War in Israel Part 1)
Join Rik and Gary Cristofaro (Vice President of Ezra International) in this two-part special as they discuss the war in Israel and its impact on Aliyah.
It's All About the Aliyah - Season 5, Episode 3 (War Update from the Field)
Join Rev. Gary Cristofaro (Ezra International, V.P.) and Pat Frame (Ezra International President and CEO) as they discuss the wars in Ukraine and Israel and their effect on the Jews returning to their homeland in Israel.
It's All About the Aliyah_S05E02 What do Cancel Culture, Islam and the Church have in Common? - Part 2
Join Gary in this second episode which discusses the common natures of Cancel Culture, Islam and the Church.
It's All About the Aliyah_S05E01 What do Cancel Culture Islam and the Church Have in Common?
Join Gary as he explores the connection between today's "cancel culture, the religion of Islam and the Western Church. You'll be challenged for sure!
The Interview_S08E02 (Ezra International and Ministry to Israel)
Join Dr. Rik Wadge and Gary Cristofaro in part 2 as they discuss the aid taking place among the troops in Israel, the rise of antisemitism, and the Christian response.
Ezra International and Ministry to Israel - Helping Israel during War
Join VP. Gary Cristofaro and Dr. Rik Wadge as they discuss the war in Gaza and Ezra International and Ministry to Israel's work on the ground.
It's All About the Aliyah_S04E14 (Aliyah Prior to the Holocaust)
What did the British have to do with the Jewish Homeland? Why didn’t more Jewish families get out of Europe and move to the Land of Israel when anti-Semitism ramped-up prior to WWII? We will discuss these topics that meant life or death.
It's All About the Aliyah_S04E13 (Aliyah Beyond the Pale)
Christian European nations and city states began expelling their Jewish populations beginning in the Middle Ages. The Russian Empire had a solution for their “Jewish Problem” as well. Today we’ll look into the Pale of Settlement and how the Jewish people got out. (Recorded 05.31.2023)
It's All About the Aliyah_S04E12 (Aliyah in the Shadow of Death)
Today’s topic is dark a chapter in the history of the Church- Christian cities, regions and nations expelled their Jewish citizens upon penalty of death. We will look at the movement of Jewish people in the Middle Ages as they fled the death sentence. (Recorded 05.24.2023)
It's All About the Aliyah_S04E11 (With All of God's Heart)
God tells us to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. But did you know that there is something that God Himself does with all His heart and soul? Join us to find out!
It's All About the Aliyah - S04E10 (The Set Time Has Come!)
Not all the signs of the end are doom and gloom. In fact, something is happening in our day that is extraordinary but often missed because of all the negative news. Join us and be encouraged.
It's All About the Aliyah - Episode 9: Jesus, Passover and Aliyah
Today we dive deep into the rich ways our Messiah, Jesus, fulfilled the Hebrew scriptures in the Passover and other Feasts, and the continuation of God’s plan through Aliyah.
It's All About the Aliyah - Episode 8: Jesus is Jewish
Do Christians and Jews understand that Jesus is Jewish? Today we explore some of the reasons why the Jewish Jesus is unrecognizable to large segments of the Judeo-Christian world.
It's All About the Aliyah - S04E07 (God Said)
Episode 7: God Said
When God said He would do something, He did it, He does it and He will do it. God, through Peter’s sermon at Pentecost in Jerusalem, said He will restore all things. Join us to learn what He will restore and what this has to do with us and Aliyah.
It's All About the Aliyah - Season 4, Episode 6: When God says Go!
There is a fascinating and predictable pattern to Jewish dispersions and regatherings. Today we look at this pattern to prove with God’s word how God was faithful in the past and thus is and will always be faithful to fulfill His wonderful plan.
It's All About the Aliyah - Episode: Who is Jewish? (Part 2)
The answer is important for Aliyah and depends upon who is asked. In this program, we examine how Jewishness is defined by Rabbis and the State of Israel, and how this pertains to Nazi Germany’s definition.
It's All About the Aliyah - Season 4, Episode 4: Who is Jewish? (Part 1)
Today we look at famous Jewish people throughout history, discuss anti-Semitic caricatures, and close with God’s own names for His cherished possession.
It's All About the Aliyah - Season 4 - Episode 3: Where Does it Say Forever?
Did God give the Jewish people the Land of Israel forever, even if they disobeyed? Tune in to find out the exciting answer and where to find it in the Bible.
It's All About the Aliyah - Season 4, Episode 2: What’s in a Name?
Israel: today’s discussion focuses on the variety of names of the most important region on earth and if it is ever appropriate to call The Land of Israel, Palestine.
It's All About the Aliyah - Season 4, Episode 1 Today, Gary and Carrie explore the rich meaning of a special Hebrew word that will change how you read the Bible, view the world and understand God.
It’s All About the Aliyah
About Season 4
Need a sign that God is working in a miraculous way in these last days? In our 4th Season, we will explore God’s plan of Aliyah which is happening in plain sight yet largely missed by Christians and the world. Join Rev Gary Cristofaro of Ezra International with his colleague, Dr. Carrie Franke as they discuss common questions about Israel, the Jewish people and the Christians who help.
Aliyah: Understanding the Return of the Jewish People to Israel - Order Yours Today at ezrainternational.org
Episode 1: What’s in a Word?
Today, Gary and Carrie explore the rich meaning of a special Hebrew word that will change how you read the Bible, view the world and understand God- forever.
(Week of 01.16.2023)
Season 3, Episode 8 It’s All About the Aliyah Rev Michael J Utterback
It’s All About the Aliyah
Fishermen, Then and Now
Rev Michael Utterback
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Michael is on location at the edge of the beautiful Sea of Galilee. Here he discusses how Jesus called His disciples to join Him in ministry, to become fishers of men. Long before Jesus came on the scene, the prophet Jeremiah also spoke about Fishermen that would have to do with Aliyah, that we are seeing now, in our day. Tune in to hear how these fishermen are linked.
The Interview_Post Discussion of the film "Honor Deferred" with Rev. Gary Cristofaro and Dr. Rik Wadge
Join us as Gary and Rik discuss the filming of "Honor Deferred."
It's All About the Aliyah_S03E07 (Vera Sknarina) Rescuing the Street Children and Families of Kiev
Vera Sknarina, Attorney and Co-Founder of the Kiev Achievement Center for Children and Emergency Group Coordinator for Protecting Children’s Rights
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Though the central focus for Ezra International is always Aliyah, the organization could not ignore the plight and trauma of the street children of Kiev. Vera and her team intervenes to provide school supplies, boots, jackets, food and a safe place for children whose parents are alcoholics, drug addicts, violent or in crisis. The war with Russia has compounded the problems. Tune in to learn of the heart break, hope and victories of this humanitarian work of God.
It's All About the Aliyah_S03E06 (Pastor Edmundo Delgado)
Pastor Edmundo Delgado
Edmundo Delgado is Pastor of Great Harvest Community Church, a small Hispanic church in Bradenton, Florida. He and his congregation, along with other Hispanic churches, have been supporting EZRA International for approximately 10 years. Pastor Delgado has a very special place in his heart for Israel and Jews around the world and believes that Aliyah is the birthright of every Jewish family, deserving the support of the church.
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Originally from Honduras, Pastor Edmundo shares his testimony about how, in 1992, when he really needed answers, he learned that a Jewish man died for him on the cross. The Jewish connection to Christianity was apparent from the get-go. He is passionate about helping the Church understand that Aliyah is the best answer to saying, “Never Again!” and that partnering with Ezra is partnering with God.
It's All About the Aliyah_S03E05 (Givi Kutella Representative of Ezra International in the country of Georgia.)
Ezra International began working in Georgia in 2014, and since then Givi’s indigenous team of Christians has helped thousands of impoverished Jewish people gather documents, fill out paperwork and help cover their expenses so that they could make Aliyah. Prior to his full-time work with Ezra, Givi served in the Finance Ministry for the Country of Georgia.
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By Western standards, Georgia is a poor country filled with good people who face many hardships. Then last year, Russia, who shares a border with Georgia, went to war with Ukraine. This increased tension at Georgia’s border as well as created an intense refugee situation. Layers of challenges confront Jewish families – both the refugees and those in the country - who want to make their home in Israel. Ezra International’s man, Givi, has been called by God to help them. Tune in to better understand the situation and to know how to pray for the work and people in Georgia.
It’s All About the Aliyah_S03E04 (In Memory of Mel Hoelzle, 1940-2022: Passing the Torch for a Mighty Work of God)
Pat Frame, President, CEO and Author, Ezra International
Pat’s work with Aliyah began 30 years ago as she prayed for Jewish Refuseniks in the former Soviet Union. Until recently, she served as the Field Director of Ezra International for Europe and South America and directed Ezra UK. Now, with the passing of Mel Hoelzle, Pat is the President and CEO of the largest Christian organization that works with Aliyah.
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Like Moses to Joshua and Elijah to Elisha, there was another significant torch-passing this summer with Ezra International. Mel Hoelzle, Founder and President of the Aliyah organization for a quarter century, made his Aliyah to his heavenly home on June 4th, 2022. He was ready; he had asked Pat to take the leadership of Ezra and the board approved unanimously. Watch to hear her story and learn of the extraordinary work of God in our day, bringing His people Israel home!
The Interview_S07E05 (Covenants & Discipleship) Part 3 of 3
Join Rev. Gary Cristofaro and Dr. Rik Wadge as they discuss the connection between biblical covenants & discipleship.
The Interview_S07E04 (Covenants & Discipleship) Part 2 of 3
Join Rev. Gary Cristofaro and Dr. Rik Wadge as they discuss the connection between biblical covenants & discipleship.
The Interview_S07E03 (Covenants & Discipleship) Part 1 of 3
Join Rev. Gary Cristofaro and Dr. Rik Wadge as they discuss the connection between biblical covenants & discipleship.
It's All About the Aliyah S01E18 (Columbia)
Join Rev. Gary Cristofaro as he discusses the work of Aliyah in Columbia.
It's All About the Aliyah_S03E03 (The Heart of Our Representatives)
Listen as Rev. Gary Cristofaro shares the incredible love that Ezra's representatives have for the Jewish people and the process of Aliyah.
It’s All About the Aliyah_S03E02 (Brazil and Aliyah with Edeval Campos)
Season 3, Episode 2
It’s All About the Aliyah
Brazil and Aliyah
Edeval (Edinho) Campos
For 30 years, Edinho pastored Philadelphia Baptist Church in São Paulo, Brazil. For the last seven years, he has coordinated Aliyah in Brazil for Ezra International. Passionate, Edinho recognizes the real role of Israel in God’s plan and serves the Jewish people, Israel and the church in Brazil with devotion, encouragement and understanding.
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From the largest country in South America, Edinho describes Judeo-Christian relations in Brazil and the miraculous way God called him, as a friend to the Jewish people, to serve the work of Aliyah for Ezra International. He puts the Jewish situation in Brazil in the context of other South American countries with a discussion of the factors of poverty, anti-Semitism and the connection to their Jewish roots.
It’s All About the Aliyah_S03E01 (Beauty from the Abyss, Author Lesley Ann Richardson)
Lesley, a former resident of Jerusalem, discusses her latest book with Gary, Creating Beauty from the Abyss: The Amazing Story of Sam Herciger, Auschwitz Survivor and Artist. She provides glimpses of what it took to write the inspiring and harrowing story of how one man triumphed “over adversities of a kind a degree beyond comprehension.” It ends, of course, in Israel. Gary gives her book (available on Amazon) 5 stars. Tune in to see why, then order the book so you too can be inspired!
In her own words, author and theologian, Lesley Richardson “is in love with all things beautiful, with the creations of those who have wrestled to understand truth, and to express their vision in art and poetry and literature. In her own books and writings, she desires to focus on “the Love that moves the sun and all the stars.” Find her on Facebook at LesleyAnnRichardson
It's All About the Aliyah_S02E24 (Jack van der Tang, International Speaker, Ezra International
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Jack van der Tang, International Speaker, Ezra International
Based in The Hague in The Netherlands, Jack serves as an international speaker for Ezra International and is currently involved in all kinds of Aliyah activities in Europe, especially in The Netherlands, Germany, and Romania.
It’s All About the Aliyah
Aliyah: Holland and Beyond
Jack van der Tang
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Sometimes, God reveals things to us during prayer. Jack experienced this tremendous lesson when recently in prayer about the Refugee and Aliyah crisis situations in Ukraine and the surrounding nations. In 2014, he organized an historic event for the Jewish community in The Netherlands where the Prime Minister, the King and the Church apologized to the Jewish people for failing them in WWII and the past. Tune in to learn how this man was called to serve Aliyah efforts by speaking, organizing and making connections during this present age of “The Hunters”.
It's All About the Aliyah_S02E23 (Pat Frame
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Season 2, Episode 23
Pat Frame
Pat’s work with Aliyah actually began with praying for Jewish Refuseniks in the former Soviet Union. A veteran in the field for over 30 years, Pat now serves as the Field Director of Ezra International for Europe and South America, as well as directs Ezra UK.
It’s All About the Aliyah
Decisions During War
Pat Frame
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The shock and danger of the war in Ukraine affects decisions people make. Do you go or stay? If you go, do you go now or wait? Where do you go? Where is it safe? Or, if you are a ministry team member, do you stay to help, or do you get out to take care of your family? If you are Jewish, do you make it to the border to arrange to make Aliyah to Israel? Pat has inside information on the types of decisions people in this war are making and shares some incredible stories from which we can learn and be encouraged, as well as know how to pray and to help.
It's All About the Aliyah_S02E21 Rev Michael Utterback and Rafi Menashe
It’s All About the Aliyah
Iraq to Jerusalem: A Grandmother’s Courage
Rev Michael Utterback and Rafi Menashe
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In 1942 while WWII was raging, a Jewish grandmother lived in Iraq. She had everything – wealth, family, friends and a good life. Yet something stirred inside of her to “go home” to Israel and to pave the way for her family to go also. Michael is on location in Jerusalem with Rafi, the grandson of this heroic woman. Tune in with Gary to learn about this “miracle under the radar,” who went from her home in the Babylonian exile country of Iraq, through Beirut, and finally home to Jerusalem.
It's All About the Aliyah_S02E22 Ania Sinton, Coordinator for War Relief and Aliyah in Poland
Based in Warsaw, Ania has served as Ezra International’s Representative in Poland for Aliyah efforts for years. She is also the Director of Simcha Dor. During this time of war in neighboring Ukraine, she is directing and coordinating a variety of organizations who are, under her leadership, working harmoniously to find places for the refugees and give them aid.
It’s All About the Aliyah
Relief Efforts in Poland: Personal, Practical and from the Heart
Ania Sinton
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Poland – Polonia, The Place of Rest for the Jewish people - is unique when it comes to Aliyah. Tune in to hear Gary’s conversation with Ania, who will give us a glimpse of the situation with Aliyah in Poland- during communism, after the Soviet Union collapsed and now, during the war in Ukraine, with the influx of refugees (and their pets!) to her country. She will share stories of families and their needs, as well as describe the cooperation between organizations to help, each with their clear division of responsibility.
Mikayla G. Hedrick - Part 8
At 21 years old Mikayla embedded herself for months with the Aliyah team in Ukraine. This is her story and more importantly she tells their story.
Mikayla G. Hedrick - Part 7
At 21 years old Mikayla embedded herself for months with the Aliyah team in Ukraine. This is her story and more importantly she tells their story.
Mikayla G. Hedrick - Part 6
At 21 years old Mikayla embedded herself for months with the Aliyah team in Ukraine. This is her story and more importantly she tells their story.
Mikayla G. Hedrick - Part 5
At 21 years old Mikayla embedded herself for months with the Aliyah team in Ukraine. This is her story and more importantly she tells their story.
Mikayla G. Hedrick - Part 4
At 21 years old Mikayla embedded herself for months with the Aliyah team in Ukraine. This is her story and more importantly she tells their story.
Mikayla G. Hedrick - Part 3
At 21 years old Mikayla embedded herself for months with the Aliyah team in Ukraine. This is her story and more importantly she tells their story.