Christians Pick Potatoes for Israel

In the past few years, I have traveled to Israel five times. Without question, one of the highlights of a trip for me is taking others. I am fortunate to have my Pastor's blessing to take groups to this breathtaking land.

My goal is always to give back to the Chosen People in some way.

Photo credit: Cheryl Christmas

On our last trip in May, we worked to glean (leket) a field picking potatoes for, Leket Israel.

There is a great amount of faith involved in planting potatoes. This is a crop you do not see the fruit of your labor until harvest time as it is hidden all underground.

It was thrilling to watch the tractor drive down each row tilling the soil and watch pop up the most beautiful potatoes. Together we picked 600 lbs that afternoon, enough to feed over 1,000 people.

Leket Israel, is
the largest food bank in the state. They feed all Israelis in need; anyone that is hungry.

In the event you are going to Israel why not contact Leket and see where you can be most used. Christian groups traveling on pilgrimage or Jewish groups can all help. Perhaps, your trip organizer can add this organization to your itinerary when you visit the land.


For contact information or to donate please go to: helpfeedisrael.com to learn more about Leket Israel.

I know first hand what a wonderful blessing you would be.

Ruth 2

Hebrews 12: 1-2

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that

hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,

fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross,

scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

NIV (New International Version)

The Bridegroom

Our beautiful daughter
Photo credit: Cheryl Christmas

This is one of my favorite photos of our daughter as she patiently awaits for her wedding to begin.
This is her wedding day and it is finally here.
A card has just been hand delivered from her groom and she is peering through
the upstairs window from the bridal chamber at the arriving guests.

Yom HaShoah Remembrance Day

oil lamp
photo credit: Cheryl Christmas