Shelley Neese, President of The Jerusalem Connection, recently returned from leading a group of Gen Z pilgrims through Israel during the Feast of Tabernacles in early October 2025. They were there as part of the ICEJ USA Feast of Tabernacle celebrations that have been going on for over 40 years. Each journey to the Holy…
Welcome to Bible Fiber, where we explore the textures and shades of the biblical tapestry. I’m Shelley Neese, president of The Jerusalem Connection, a Christian organization dedicated to sharing the stories of Israel’s people, both ancient and modern. I’m also the author of the book Bible Fiber, a 52-week study of the Twelve Minor Prophets,…
Noach This week’s Torah portion is called Noach and it covers Genesis 6:9–11:32. The portion brings us into a world that has devolved into chaos and corruption, just a few generations after the fall of Adam. The opening line is jarring: “The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on…
Dudi “David” Lev joins us from Israel to share a powerful story of recovery and resilience. A veteran IDF soldier whose battlefield included his own neighborhood, Dudi suffered severe physical and psychological wounds while defending his community from persistent terror threats. His account reveals the toll of living under constant danger and the strength required…
For the past four years, we’ve embarked on a deep, chapter-by-chapter exploration of prophetic texts often overlooked by many readers—from the twelve minor prophets to the reformers Ezra and Nehemiah, and the major prophet Ezekiel. Now, we are embarking on a one-year sprint through the foundational texts of our faith: the first five books of…
Psalm 126:1: “When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion, we were like those who dream.” Jeremiah 29:14: “I will be found by you,” declares the LORD, “and I will bring you back from captivity.” Isaiah 61:1-3: “The Lord Yahweh’s Spirit is on me; because Yahweh has anointed me to preach good news to the humble. He…
Denial, whitewashing, and even justification of the October 7 atrocities committed by terrorists and civilians from Gaza against Israeli citizens are the current narratives among many in universities, politics, the news, and entertainment. How do we counter a movement with such influence on society? Join us today as we talk with our friend Igal Hecht…
Paul Calvert, a UK journalist residing in Bethlehem, joins the Red Alert Report to discuss current events in Judea and Samaria following the IDF’s surge into Gaza, ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the West Bank, and life among the civilian population in the region. Paul’s relationships with both Christians and Muslims in Bethlehem and the surrounding…
So far, we have done deep dives into the twelve minor prophets, Ezra and Nehemiah, and the major prophet Ezekiel. But I want to give a little nod to a few nonwriting and lesser-known prophets in the Bible. Follow Bible Fiber whereever you listen to your podcasts! (Apple or Spotify or wherever else) Non-writing Prophets…
By Amy Zewe— Today’s Red Alert features returning guest, scholar, researcher, and writer Barry Shaw of the Israel Institute of Strategic Studies and The View from Israel program. Barry’s research and publications are available on his Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Substack accounts. Barry joins us today to discuss the senseless assassination of Charlie Kirk,…