Tag: William Hallbrook

Ohio faith leaders to Israel after Iran attack: “No weapon formed against you shall prosper” (SLIDESHOW) (VIDEO)

GREENWICH — This past weekend Iran launched over three-hundred rockets and missiles at Israel. It is the first time in Israel’s history an attack has come from Iranian soil. The largest drone attack in world history was a reprisal to Israel’s April 1st strike on a military consulate in Damascus.

Menorah lightings in Ohio Heartland displace Bethlehem darkness (SLIDESHOW)

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Municipal officials in Bethlehem, Israel recently announced there will be no holiday display at Manger Square this year as an “act of solidarity” to Gaza. This cancellation comes in response to Israel’s retaliation against Hamas after the October 7th massacre. During the unwarranted attack, Hamas terrorists

155 Ohio clergymen stand with Israel & condemn Hamas: “Oct. 7th attack act of genocide” (VIDEO)(SLIDESHOW)

ONTARIO –The world became a darker place October 7th, 2023.  “The Black Sabbath Massacre” became the biggest single-day massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. Gazan Jihadists slaughtered over fourteen hundred Israelis, and abducted another two hundred-forty. In one of the most pressure-packed periods in the history of the globe, Ohio

‘Grid’ of public menorah lightings generates hope in North Central Ohio (SLIDESHOW)

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — While some have been without power during a recent polar vortex that has swept across the nation, Richland County has no shortage of hope at the beginning of this winter. Despite frigid wind chills of twelve degrees on the first night of Hannukuh, several local observances

“The Harbinger of Things to Come” movie eclipses Ohio theater’s expectations (VIDEO)

ONTARIO — In its one-day showing, “The Harbinger of Things to Come” was the second-highest grossing motion picture in the nation. Shown across eight-hundred theaters May 12th, the explosive film discusses America’s cataclysmic falling away from GOD and describes prophetic revelations and warnings for GOD’s people. The movie is drawing

Mandel campaign springs to life at Ontario synagogue (SLIDESHOW)

ONTARIO — “America will be saved in houses of worship, not political offices,” says one U.S. Senate nominee. Running an unorthodox campaign where speaking engagements are held primarily at churches, candidate Josh Mandel is connecting with social conservatives, preferring the endorsement of pastors over politicians. In an open letter sent

Israel Prime Minister personally thanks Buckeye Bible Belt for support (VIDEO)

ONTARIO — A diverse band of leading Ohio clergy sent a correspondence to the U.S. and Israeli governments supporting the Jewish State’s sovereignty and rejecting the BDS movement. Thirty-three clergymen affirmed their advocacy in one practical way: by committing to invest Israel bonds. Consequently, these clergy believed their letter was

Did Ohio clergy letter sway Secretary of State Pompeo? (VIDEO)

ONTARIO — Last month a group of clergy sent a correspondence to Israeli officials and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declaring their support for Israel. Within weeks of the clergy letter, Mr. Pompeo made a historic visit to Israel echoing the same positions on Israel sovereignty and the BDS Movement.

North Central Ohio strengthens close-knit bond with Israel

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — The connection between the Holy Land and the Buckeye Bible Belt just got a little more tighter. Not only did Richland County recently increase its investment in Israel Bonds, local clergy are putting their money where there mouth is. This week area clergy sent a correspondence

Faith leaders applaud President Trump’s “essential” declaration for houses of worship (VIDEO)

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Despite the guaranteed freedom of religion, city and state governments across the nation are still showing hostility towards people of faith during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently local clergy across the Buckeye Bible Belt gave their approval of President Donald Trump’s recent declaration incorporated with new guidance

Several schools agree to bow out of yoga after clergy dissent (VIDEO)

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Many believe public schools stretching classes into yoga seminars is out of place. It is no surprise that some parents are doing cartwheels in reaction to a swift change of heart by school officials. After area clergy sent a letter to school districts about their objection

Local clergy remember Pastor Walt Jordan II (VIDEO)

MANSFIELD — Reverend Dr. Walt Jordan II has died unexpectedly at age 51. Dr. Walt served as lead pastor of Oasis of Love Church for fifteen years. Several local clergy responded to the recent news of Dr. Walt’s passing. According to Pastor Mark Cobb of Providence Baptist, Dr. Walt was

Documentary on Exodus invokes thoughts from local Rabbi during Passover (VIDEO)

ONTARIO — A recent documentary entitled “The Mountain of Moses” has generated debate about the Book of Exodus and the route Moses and the Israelites took in their exodus from Egypt. During the season of Passover, Rabbi William Hallbrook of Sar Shalom Center gave his thoughts on the subject. “The

Local leaders support Trump recognition of Golan Heights as sovereign Israeli land (VIDEO)

ONTARIO — As Palestinian rockets were bombarding civilian locations inside Israel, President Donald Trump officially recognized the Golan Heights as Israel’s sovereign territory this past Monday. Rabbi William Hallbrook of Sar Shalom Messianic Center, and one of his leaders, Steve McElhatten, both applauded the President’s bold move. “As a Messianic

Congregation supports schools and police for Hannukah

ONTARIO — Lights shone brightly this week along the Lincoln Highway as the area’s second public menorah lighting occurred at Sar Shalom Center for the observance of the eight-day festival of Hanukah.  The holiday is a celebration of an improbable military victory by the Jewish people in 165 BC and

Former Israeli mayor visits Ontario & shares miraculous account (VIDEO)

ONTARIO — David Rubin, founder of the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund and former Shiloh Mayor recently spoke at Sar Shalom Center in Ontario.  Rubin is the second dignitary to visit Ontario this fall.  Last month, the Deputy Speaker of the Israeli Knesset spoke at an event in commemoration of the

Israel Deputy Speaker thanks North Central Ohio for support (SLIDESHOW)(VIDEO)

ONTARIO — This past weekend Sar Shalom Center hosted a “Stand with Israel” assembly sponsored by the Richland Community Prayer Network and the Israeli Leadership Institute (ILI).  One of five scheduled events in the state, the gathering celebrated the seventieth anniversary of the rebirth of Israel and raised funds to