Toward Jerusalem Council II Europe

11/09/2026

Shabbat Shalom and Shanah Tovah u’Metukah! 🍎🍯

Rosh Hashanah is often called the Jewish New Year, but in Jewish tradition it is much more than the beginning of a new calendar year. It is connected with the creation of Adam and Chava - the moment humanity entered the world.

And with humanity came the gift of choice. That is also why Rosh Hashanah is deeply connected with the idea of God’s kingship. A king is truly a king when people freely choose to recognize and follow him. On this day, we are invited to renew that choice to ask what guides our lives and whom we want to follow.

At the same time, Rosh Hashanah calls us to remember. It is Yom HaDin, the Day of Judgment, and Yom HaZikaron, the Day of Remembrance. We reflect not only on ourselves, but also on the world of which we are a part. Genesis reminds us that every human being is created בצלם אלוהים — in the image of God. Every person has dignity and sacred worth. Remembering this is part of remembering what the story of Creation is meant to teach us.

And perhaps this is where the story of Creation becomes personal. God creates and renews the world and in Yeshua, we are made a new creation. The God who brought life into being is still at work, renewing hearts, restoring what is broken, and calling us into new life. So, especially today, let us allow God to renew us and let us renew our commitment to Him in return.

✨ Shanah Tovah u’Metukah!

04/09/2026

Meet Michał from Poland 🇵🇱

Michał is part of TJCII Poland and the Głos na Pustyni community in Kraków. He’s studying theology, with a special interest in Messianic Jewish theology and if you know Michał, you’ll know that the Jewish feasts are one of his favourite topics! 😀

In this video, Michał shares about his experience as a participant in the TJCII Diplomatic Training and what he has learned through this journey.

Watch Michał’s story and hear what the training meant to him!

28/08/2026

🌿 Meet Catherine from Switzerland 🇨🇭

Catherine has been part of TJCII since 2023 and coleads the French prayer group. Her passion is to see the Body of Christ grow in unity and for churches to rediscover their Jewish roots and stand alongside Jewish believers in Jesus—their elder brothers and sisters in faith.

In this video, Catherine shares a little about her experience as a participant in the TJCII Diplomatic Training in Hainburg, Austria.

Watch Catherine’s testimony and hear what the training meant to her! ❤️

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17/07/2026

Shabbat Shalom!

Every year, Parashat Devarim is read on the Shabbat before Tisha B'Av. That timing is no accident.

The Israelites are standing on the banks of the Jordan, ready to enter the Promised Land. Moses knows his own journey is ending. Before his death, he doesn't give a sentimental farewell. Instead, he looks back over Israel's history - the victories, the failures, and the painful lessons they must never forget. What should have been an eleven-day journey became forty years in the wilderness.

Why would Moses revisit such painful memories? Because before Israel could cross into their future, they had to honestly confront their past. The previous generation had allowed fear, unbelief, complaining, and rebellion to keep them from God's promises. Moses wanted the new generation to understand that their greatest obstacle had never been the wilderness - it had been their own hearts.

That is a lesson for every one of us.
Sometimes, before God leads us into a new season, we must ask ourselves difficult questions: What did I do or fail to do that brought me here? Where have fear, pride, or unbelief shaped my choices? As Yeshua said, "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32)

The Israelites had often blamed Moses for their wilderness experience. In the end, they had to face the truth: it wasn't Moses who kept them there. Their distrust of God did.

Yet even in their failure, God's faithfulness never failed.
"The LORD your God has blessed you in all the work of your hands. He has watched over your journey through this vast wilderness... These forty years the LORD your God has been with you, and you have not lacked anything." (Deuteronomy 2:7)
And again:
"The LORD your God... carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place." (Deuteronomy 1:30–31)
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Readings for this week:
Torah: Deut 1:1-3:22
Haftarah: Isa 1:1-27
B’rit Chadashah: Heb 3:7-4:11

10/07/2026

Some biblical questions can't be answered with a single verse—they require seeing the bigger picture.

This short is one piece of a much larger conversation.

If you're hungry to explore the Jewish roots of the Scriptures and discover how the Bible tells one unified story from Genesis to Revelation, we invite you to watch the entire TJCII Cornerstone Course series with Dan Juster.

Start with this clip, then continue with the full teaching.

📚 Full series available through the link in our story.

03/07/2026

Shabbat shalom!

Today we have for you info about new series of teaching on Isaiah.

Join Rabbi Marty Waldman on location in Israel as he explores the Messiah through the Book of Isaiah — one of the Bible’s most powerful and prophetic books.
In Episode 1, Rabbi Marty introduces the prophet Isaiah, unpacks the meaning of his name, and begins opening Isaiah’s earliest Messianic prophecies, setting the stage for a deeper journey ahead.

From Rabbi Marty Waldman's invitiation:
“I hope you enjoy this series of teachings through the book of Isaiah. Since the series is relatively short compared to the length of Isaiah’s book, you may want to do further study on your own. I’m sure you will find a treasure trove of spiritual nuggets that could potentially change your life forever. I loved finding the Messiah Yeshua in Isaiah, and I hope you will journey with me through this video series and the wonder of Isaiah’s prophetic view of the Messiah.”

🎥 First episodes are available now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urETxW74CVo

Join Rabbi Marty Waldman on location in Israel as he explores the M...

19/06/2026

Shabbat shalom!

Two weeks ago we met in Herrnhut, Germany, as the Europe Now Generation of TJCII. Around fifteen participants gathered from Austria, Germany, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Poland, Ireland, and the Netherlands. We came from diverse backgrounds: Messianic Jews, Jewish believers within churches, and Christians from different church streams.

Once again, the gathering was still largely made up of the “Isaac generation”—people in their late 30s, 40s, and 50s—though we were grateful for a few younger participants and one clear sign of hope in his 20s 😊.

The heart of our meeting was shaped by Genesis 26:18–22, where Isaac reopens the wells that his father Abraham had dug and then goes on to dig new wells of his own. Together, we reflected on what it means for us to reopen spiritual wells that were dug before us, while also allowing God to lead us into new wells for the future. We spoke honestly about the obstacles that caused some of the old wells to be stopped up and about prayer and repentance as key tools for reopening them.

Meeting in Herrnhut carried special meaning for us. This is the place where Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf led a community marked by covenant unity, continuous prayer, and missionary vision. Zinzendorf also had a remarkable understanding of the Jewish people and their role in God’s purposes. Inspired by Romans 1:16, he believed strongly that the gospel is “to the Jew first.” Under his leadership, prayers for the restoration of Israel became part of regular church life, alongside genuine efforts to see Jewish and Gentile believers walk together in faith. This legacy spoke deeply into our own calling.

Throughout our days together, we shared teaching, prayer, worship, and many good conversations. We listened to one another’s stories and experiences and also spent time praying specifically for Germany as our host country.

Thursday was our introduction day. On Friday, we began by learning more about the history of Herrnhut and taking a short walk (the weather limited us a bit). In the evening, we joined the local community at Jesus Haus for a Shabbat gathering. We
were also joined by two Lutheran pastors from the region who are connected with TJCII, along with their wives. Their presence was a great encouragement and a beautiful expression of fellowship across church traditions and generations.
On Saturday, we traveled together to Dresden, where Michael served as our guide. During our time there, we visited a Messianic Jewish congregation. This visit powerfully echoed both the theme of our meeting and Zinzendorf’s vision of Jewish and Gentile believers living out their faith together in Yeshua. The sermon there also touched deeply on themes God had already been speaking to us about forgiveness and reconciliation.

Our time in Herrnhut felt like standing at an old well one dug long ago, while sensing God inviting us to dig again. We left encouraged to carry forward what we have received. At the same time, we sensed that the time is coming for the Now Generation to move more independently from the Isaac Generation. We remain attentive and open, trusting God to show us where He will lead us next.

16/06/2026

We are grateful for everyone who stands with TJCII Europe and supports the vision of reconciliation, unity, and God’s purposes connected with Israel and the Church.

If you would like to support our work financially, you can now donate to TJCII Europe via Pay Pal. Your gift helps us continue building relationships, serving churches across Europe, and walking faithfully toward what God is preparing in this season.

Every contribution large or small matters and makes a real difference.
Thank you for your generosity, prayers, and partnership.

👉 Donation link in the comments.

12/06/2026

Shabbat Shalom!

Two days ago marked nine years since the passing of Fr. Peter Hocken. We would like to remember him today and introduce his life and legacy to those who may not know him.

Fr. Peter was a member of the Toward Jerusalem Council II International Leadership Council. It was he who suggested that the name of the initiative should begin with the word “toward.” As a Church historian, he understood that a Second Jerusalem Council would not be merely a single event, but a process of preparation—of churches and individuals—under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Fr. Peter had a deep love for Israel and a profound understanding of God’s greater plan of redemption. He recognized the emergence of the Messianic Jewish movement as an essential part of the renewal God is bringing to the Body of Christ, preparing the Bride for the return of Jesus. A humble servant of unity, he repeatedly and courageously confessed the sins of the Church toward the Jewish people.

We are grateful for his life, his humility, and his faithful witness to reconciliation, unity, and hope.

If you would like to listen to his teaching on Israel and the Church, we recommend a YouTube playlist from a series of teachings he gave in his home in Hainburg, Austria. The link is in the comments.