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Jerusalem Gateway Neighborhood
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Future plans for the Jerusalem Distribution Center
Located at the western entrance to the city near a new high-speed intercity railway station, the Jerusalem Gateway Commercial Center project will include 20 towers built over 55 acres of space in the coming years. The multibillion-dollar plan includes office blocks, hotels, commercial and cultural areas, housing, and a variety of sustainable public transit options. To make room for the new quarter, traffic will be moved underground into a 250-meter-long Shazar Tunnel.
The hope is not only that it will transform Jerusalem into a beacon for innovation, but also that it will stem the negative migration rates. In fact, 20,000 residents moved out of Jerusalem in 2019 alone.
Therefore, in the next few years, the CFI properties housing the Distribution Center will be demolished, and a new high-rise office building will be erected as part of the Gateway to Jerusalem Project. Since CFI’s founder Ray Sanders purchased the property in 1990 for a small amount of money, today it is yielding a new ministry building for CFI’s future.
God has been the Faithful One for this pioneer ministry in the Land of Israel. All the Glory goes to Him alone. He has seen us through the years of development and laying of the foundation. He has helped us to bear much good fruit in the Land, and helped to make a difference in Jewish-Christian relations as a prophetic plow, bringing the blessings and applying the healing balm of the Lord everywhere we go. We have seen GOD fulfill His Word through CFI over and over again.
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Since 1990, hundreds of thousands of new immigrants have passed through CFI’s Distribution Center. The Center has welcomed immigrants, assisting them as they adjust to their new life in Israel. For decades, CFI gave out used clothing. Today, CFI’s clothing vouchers allow immigrants to purchase new clothing for their needs in the local shops and malls.
Ethiopians participate in the beginners’ computer class
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Prayer Focus
Bennett’s Knesset surprise
In April 2022, Prime Minister Naftali Bennet lost the Knesset majority as the coalition chairwoman, Idit Silman, resigned without prior notice to the PM. Bennett needs a minimum of 61-60 seats to hold power. The coalition is now at 60-60 tie. It was announced that Bennett’s government will continue until the March 2023 new elections. Also, news reports revealed that former PM Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Silman “back home” to the Likud Party (nationalist camp).
High-cost rental apartments
The average cost of an apartment rental in Israel is from $1,000 – $2,000 a month. The Israeli Cabinet approved in April a rent relief for the Ukrainian refugees, from $715 to $1,050, which aid depends on the number of children. Other Ukrainian refugees who are not eligible for Israeli citizenship will not be entitled to this assistance.
Ramadan rocket fire
A Palestinian terrorist faction fired a rocket over the Lebanon border into Israel during the Islamic Ramadan holiday in late April. No damage was reported, however, IDF fired shells at the Lebanese target. The incident came amid rising tension due to a renewed rocket fire also from Gaza toward Israel, and clashes at the Al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount.
Visits only, no prayers
“Israel is committed to the status quo on the Temple Mount,” said Lapid, in a briefing to foreign journalists in April. “Muslims pray on the Temple Mount, non-Muslims only visit. There is no change, there will be no change” (TOI news).
Continue praying
“For the Lord will guard your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forever “ (Ps 121:8, NAS).
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The Center now houses CFI’s Olin Store for new immigrants and the Ethiopian Learning Center. Our inaugural class was a great success with the help of leaders from the community. We were able to connect with them in both Tel Aviv and in Jerusalem. Because of your generosity, we purchased PCs and other needed equipment for the class. These classes are critically important as they help single mothers to raise their children in an environment of dignity and to prepare them for success in life.
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Shopping in the Olim Store
New immigrants from countries such as Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Peru, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Venezuela have shopped in our Olim Store. They all have been thankful and appreciative.
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New immigrants selecting items
and carrying them home
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Looking back, we can only say how grateful we are to everyone who prayed for both projects, took time to encourage us, and blessed us with financial support. We are now making a more significant impact in the Land of Israel than ever before. We are grateful to God for you. (References: For Zion’s Sake Online Magazine, 1stQ2022)
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