In this episode, we speak with Pastor Michael Beener of City of Life Ministries in Sderot—one of Israel’s most targeted cities. With more than 13,000 rockets fired since 2001 and only 15 seconds to reach shelter, Sderot’s residents live under constant threat. Yet their story is one of faith, resilience, and hope.
We’re also joined by Max Simonovsky, Partnership Manager at City of Life, who connects from his bomb shelter near Tel Aviv during active missile alerts. Max shares real‑time insight into life in northern Israel during Operation Epic Fury.
In This Episode
- How City of Life supports families, children, Holocaust survivors, and new immigrants
- The emotional and spiritual toll of living in a conflict zone
- Miraculous stories of protection and survival
- Why Sderot’s population is growing again (now nearly 40,000)
- How the ministry sees its mission as part of a biblical calling
Key Takeaways
- Sderot’s strength comes from community and deep-rooted faith
- Many residents credit divine intervention for their survival
- City of Life provides essential spiritual and practical support
Learn more at www.CLM-Israel.org
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