Welcome to Feast 2026
From here you will find all the details you need to know about about this year's Feast of Tabernacles Celebration!
"The Lord also will roar from Zion, And utter His voice from Jerusalem; The heavens and earth will shake; But the Lord will be a shelter for His people, And the strength of the children of Israel."
Joel 3:16
Schedule Overview
Day 1
September 25
Negev Desert | Opening Feast Event at Kfar HaNokdim | 18:30. (Gates open 16:00. Meal is served at 18:30).
Day 2
September 26
The ICC Jerusalem | Evening Celebration | Roll Call of the Nations | 20:30 (Doors open 20:00)
Day 3
September 27
The ICC Jerusalem | Morning Seminars | 9:00
School of Prayer I Afternoon I 14:00
The ICC Jerusalem | Evening Celebrations | Israeli Guest Night | 19:30
Day 4
September 28
The ICC Jerusalem | Morning Seminars | 9:00,
Jerusalem March | 14:00 (Assemble at 13:30 at Eyal Park)
Wohl Rose Garden | Afternoon
The ICC Jerusalem | Evening Celebrations | Next Generation | 19:30
Day 5
September 29
The ICC Jerusalem | Morning Prayer Session | 9:00
School of Prayer | Afternoon | 14:00
The ICC Jerusalem | Evening Healing Service | 19:30
Day 6
September 30
Garden Tomb | Special Communion Service | Two Services: 9:00 & 11:00
Qasr Al-Yahud - Jordan River | 17:00
Translation Service
In-Person Feast Attendance
If you are attending the Feast in person and require language translation, you will need to obtain headphones. Translation is available in the following languages: Chinese, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, and Korean.
Online Attendance
Translation of our live-streamed Feast events is available to you in the following languages: Chinese, Finnish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, and Thai.
Translation at the Garden Tomb Communion Services
Please note these special arrangements applicable to the Garden Tomb Communion Services:
For In-person attendance: If you require translation service, the available languages will be English, with live interpretation into Chinese, Finnish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, German, Thai, and Korean.
For Online participants: The Communion Service will be streamed, with interpretation from English into Chinese, Finnish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, and Thai. Please join us at 9:00 (Israel time), or you can watch the recorded Service later when it is available on our Feast platform.
WELCOME
Greeting
Dear Feast pilgrims,
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This year's Feast of Tabernacles comes at a critical moment in Israel's history. The conflicts along Israel's borders with Hamas, Lebanon, and even Iran continue to smoulder and have not been resolved yet.
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Your decision to come to Israel during such a challenging time will be viewed by many Israelis as a powerful expression of comfort, friendship, and solidarity. As Israel increasingly feels isolated on the world stage and as global antisemitism rises at an alarming rate, your presence here sends a message that Israel is not alone.
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At the same time, we recognise that we are living in a remarkable prophetic season, a time when the Lord is restoring the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem (Joel 3:1).
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And it is in this very hour, when Israel is being miraculously rebuilt, that the Lord roars from Zion. The roar of the Lion reminds us that God is still speaking today. He has a special word also for you, for your personal life, your family, and perhaps even your nation.
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My prayer is that your ears will be tuned to hear His voice throughout this Feast, and that you will return home refreshed, strengthened, and renewed from the City of the Great King.
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I am very much looking forward to welcoming you to Jerusalem.
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With warmest greetings in the name of Jesus,
Dr. Jürgen Bühler
President
International Christian Embassy Jerusalem
Blessing & Comforting Israel since 1980.
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem was established in 1980 to represent Christians around the world who support Israel and respect the Jewish people’s deep attachment to Jerusalem. Today, the ICEJ is connecting millions of Christians, churches and denominations worldwide to the nation and people of Israel. We recognize the modern-day restoration of Israel as the faithfulness of God in keeping His ancient covenant promises to the Jewish people.
Impact Israel
From theWord
This Year's Theme: "The Lord Roars From Zion"
“The Lord also will roar from Zion, and utter His voice from Jerusalem; The heavens and earth will shake; But the Lord will be a shelter for His people, and the strength of the children of Israel.”
—Joel 3:16—
“How can I give you up, Ephraim?
How can I hand you over, Israel? …
My heart churns within Me;
My sympathy is stirred.
I will not execute the fierceness of My anger;
I will not again destroy Ephraim.
For I am God, and not man,
the Holy One in your midst;
And I will not come with terror.
They shall walk after the Lord.
He will roar like a lion.
When He roars, then His sons
shall come trembling from the west.”
—Hosea 11:8-10—
“For thus the Lord has spoken to me:
‘As a lion roars,
and a young lion over his prey …
So the Lord of hosts will come down
to fight for Mount Zion and for its hill.’”
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—Isaiah 31:4—
“For the Lord Himself
will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel,
and with the trumpet of God.
And the dead in Christ will rise first.”
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—1 Thessalonians 4:16—
“I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day,
and I heard behind me a loud voice,
as of a trumpet, saying, ‘I am the Alpha
and the Omega, the First and the Last’…”
—Revelation 1:10-11a—
May the preaching of the Word of God delivered through our Feast speakers
be a source of blessing, comfort, strength, encouragement,
inspiration and transformation to you and your family.
*All Scriptures are from the New King James Version
Why We Celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles
Why do Christians come up to Jerusalem each year to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles? Because this biblical festival has great relevance, not just for Israel but for all nations.
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A Feast for All People
The Feast of Tabernacles, or Sukkot, is unique in that the Gentile nations also were invited to come up to Jerusalem to worship the Lord at this "appointed time". This tradition arose from the command that Israel should sacrifice seventy bulls at Sukkot on behalf of the seventy nations descended from Noah (see Numbers 29:12-35). Solomon later dedicated the Temple at Sukkot and encouraged foreigners to come there to pray (2 Chronicles 6:32-33). Indeed, Jerusalem was always destined to be a "house of prayer for all nations" (Isaiah 56:7; Matthew 21:13).
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Remembering God's Past Provision
The most visible symbol of Sukkot is the small booths which Jewish families are commanded to dwell in for the eight days of the Feast (Leviticus 23:33-43). These flimsy shelters are a reminder of Israel’s forty years in the Wilderness, where they were totally dependent on the Lord. Yet God was faithful to provide everything they needed. In the same way, Christians can rejoice in a God who has provided all we need to walk uprightly before Him.
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Rejoicing in His Presence Today
Sukkot also marks the ingathering of the all-important fall harvest here in the Land of Israel. Today, Christians can rejoice in the great harvest for the Kingdom of God taking place all around the world.
The Joy of the Age to Come
The prophet Zechariah foresees a time when all nations will ascend to Jerusalem every year to "worship the King, the Lord of hosts, and to keep the Feast of Tabernacles” (Zechariah 14:16). Amazingly, Sukkot holds the great prophetic promise that throughout the Messianic Age, the entire world will come celebrate this Feast because it will mark the glorious moment when Jesus came to take up the throne of David in Jerusalem. This is indeed a feast of joy, a harbinger of that wonderful day when we shall “enter the joy of the Lord”.
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For 45 years now, Christians from all over the world have come up to Jerusalem each fall to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles because we believe that day is soon coming!
Prayer at the Feast
Online Feast Attendance
• For the 24/7 Feast Prayer Sukkah, visit: http://pray.icej.org/sukkah
• Please take time to join our 24/7 Prayer Vigil during the week of the Feast.
• Once you are logged onto the Feast platform, click on the Prayer button to enter the Prayer Sukkah where you can join the nations as they pray and worship in different languages.
• You can send in your prayer requests virtually by emailing: prayer@icej.org
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In-Person Feast Attendance
• If you would like to write a personal prayer request, you can drop it off at the box in the prayer sukkah located in the Dulzin Hall.
• If you are attending the Feast in person, please join the two special School of Prayer afternoons on 27 and 29 September from 14:00 – 17:00. Pre-registration for local believers is requested at pray.icej.org/feast2026.
School of Prayer - Session 1
September 27th
2pm-5pm in the (Dulzin Hall)
Sergey Shidlovskiy
Penuel: Miracles in God's Presence.
Experience an afternoon with Sergei Shidlovski as he leads this session: The Lion of the Tribe of Judah is on the move. Experience the transforming power of Hispresence, and receive fresh faith for all He desires to do in your life.
School of Prayer - Session 2
September 29th
2pm-5pm in the (Dulzin Hall)
Rev. Dr. Suzette Hattingh
The Lion is Roaring and those who hear move as He leads.
Join Rev. Dr. Suzette Hattingh for an inspiring afternoon of teaching, equipping, prayer, and ministry which will refresh, strengthen, and empower you for the season ahead.
Feast Offering
In ancient times, Gentiles were invited to ascend to Jerusalem with the Jewish people at the Feast of Tabernacles to worship the Lord and keep this joyous festival. These God-fearing pilgrims from the nations also brought gifts to lay as Feast offerings before the Lord.
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The Hebrew prophets foresee the Gentiles making pilgrimage to Jerusalem once again in the last days with offerings in hand. “Therefore your gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day or night, that men may bring to you the wealth of the Gentiles and their kings in procession.” (Isaiah 60:11) This will happen especially at the Feast of Tabernacles, according to Zechariah 14:16.
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The ICEJ has revived this biblical tradition in modern times with our annual Christian celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles. Many of our Feast pilgrims indeed bring offerings and are greatly blessed. So, if you cannot attend the Feast in person this year, you can still ‘appear in Zion’ by giving a Feast offering online to support the work of the Christian Embassy here in Jerusalem. This remains a difficult time for Israel, so please help us provide aid and comfort to this nation when they need us most.
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Please give your Feast Offering at: help.icej.org/feast-offering
Resources
Looking for a unique gift from Israel? Visit the ICEJ Store booth at the ICC to discover a selection of captivating books, authentic Israeli souvenirs, and exclusive Feast merchandise. You can also browse our products conveniently online at www.icejstore.com
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These items and many more are available at our ICEJ Store
ICEJ Tables at the ICC
Donate blood to save lives
The ICEJ Donor Relations team will also be at the Kfar HaNokdim venue
Magen David Adom's blood services will be on site on 27 September between 8am and 1pm for those who wish to donate blood and fulfil the criteria.
For more information visit their website at www.mdais.org/en/blood-donation/who-can-donate
Any healthy person, meeting the donor criteria determined by the Israeli Ministry of Health, may donate blood.
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General information:
The regulations that determine the blood donation policy in Israel, by which the blood services of Magen David Adom operate, are determined by the Ministry of Health, who rely on the recommendations made by an advisory committee on transfusion medicine.
The regulations are based on guidelines and regulations that exist in the most developed countries around the world, and are determined by organizations such as the FDA and the European authorities.
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The purpose is to protect the health of the blood donors and to protect the blood recipients, from transfusion-transmitted diseases.
Even the most advanced tests, that are performed both in Israel and around the world, for the detection of transfusion transmitted diseases (especially Hepatitis and HIV), are not able to detect donors during the “window period”, which is the period from the time of infection until the infection is actually detected in the blood.
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The risk of such a donation, is greater in populations and individuals who are at high risk of contracting such diseases.
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Since every unit donated is divided into 3 components, which are given to 3 different patients, the potential for damage is highly substantial. There will be no justification, under any circumstances, towards the patients who will be infected, for using contaminated blood units, if it turns out that the system did not take all precautionary actions to prevent contamination.
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However, there are a number of restrictions, some of which are listed below:
1. Donor's age:
1.1. First time donors: age 18-60 years.
1.2. Donors aged 17-18y are required to bring a letter of consent signed by a parent or legal guardian.
1.3. First time donors over the age of 60 and return donors over the age of 65, are required to present a medical approval letter from their personal physician, once a year and must fulfill all other criteria for blood donors. The blood donation must be carried out at a fixed donation site and in the presence of a medical staff member certified in performing basic CPR.
2. People with disabilities/impairment of any kind, can send questions to b101b@mda.org.il for answers from a certified doctor who specializes in blood donations before they arrive at the donation site, including listing the accessible donation sites.
3. People using crutches – are allowed to donate blood at a fixed donation site, after approval from a blood services medical authority, and considering the donor meets the criteria for blood donors. It is NOT allowed to donate at a mobile site.
4. Make sure that at least 3 months have passed since the last blood donation.
5. Donor's weight should be over 50Kg (110 pounds).
6. Blood pressure will be checked on site, and should not exceed 180/100 or be below 100/60.
7. Women may donate blood during menstruation.
8. Childbirth – a donation may be given six months after giving birth.
9. Treatment with antibiotic - Blood donation is possible after completion of the treatment and full recovery, depending on the illness.
10. Dental procedures – Blood may be donated 24 hours after dental hygienist's treatment, 7 days after root canal treatment or tooth extraction and a month after a tooth implant.
11. People suffering from high blood pressure treated with β (beta) blockers may donate blood if pulse rate is 70 BPM or above.
12. People who have suffered from epilepsy, may donate blood, provided they are not taking medication for epilepsy and at least 5 years have passed since the last attack.
13. Hepatitis:
13.1. A person who has suffered from Hepatitis/jaundice for an unknown reason – may donate blood two years after recovery.
13.2. A person who has suffered from Hepatitis A - may donate blood 12 months after recovery.
13.3. A person who has suffered from Hepatitis B or C – may NOT donate blood.
14. Exposure due to contact with a hepatitis patient – please check with the medical authority at the Blood Services Center.
15. In case of preventive vaccination against:
15.1. Hepatitis B (not following exposure) - wait 7 days following vaccination.
15.2. Influenza/ flu, Tetanus, Meningitis – You may donate immediately after the vaccination (provided there are no symptoms).
15.3. Rubella/Measles/Mumps/Chickenpox/Yellow fever – You may donate 4 weeks after vaccination.
16. Asthma - Blood may be donated providing the donor is feeling well, has not had an attack for at least a week prior to the donation, and is not being treated by steroids (in the form of pills/tablets).
17. Tuberculosis and Brucellosis – Blood may be donated 2 years after full recovery.
18. Diabetes – Blood may be donated provided glucose levels are stable and controlled by diet or medication (not including insulin).
Diabetic patients treated with Insulin can not donate blood.
19. Localized tumors with negligible metastatic potential (e.g. basal cell carcinoma and carcinoma in situ of the cervix) - may donate blood after the removal of the tumor and full recovery.
Other tumors – At least 5 years after completion of treatment and full recovery.
20. Peptic ulcer - Blood may be donated providing there is no bleeding and hemoglobin levels are within normal limits.
21. Chronic Diseases – requires approval of a medical authority at the Blood Services Center.
22. Medications – according to the Blood Services guidelines.
23. Blood/blood components transfusion – Blood may be donated provided at least 4 months have passed since receiving a transfusion.
24. Tattoo, piercing, permanent make-up, endoscopy with biopsy - Blood may be donated provided at least 4 months have passed since the procedure.
25. Visit to malaria endemic countries - Blood may be donated provided at least 1 year has passed since returning from endemic area
26. Residence / stay exceeding 6 months in malaria endemic countries or suffering from Malaria disease - Blood may be donated provided at least 3 years have passed since returning or recovering from the disease.
27. Visit/stay/residence in countries with high incidence of AIDS (over 1% of population, according to the World Health Organization's definition) - Blood may be donated provided at least 3 months have passed since leaving the endemic area.
Malaria/AIDS endemic areas are listed in the following website: www.cdc.gov.
28. Having high risk sexual relations (anal sex and/or drug influenced) with a new partner or several partners: Can donate blood if 3 months have passed since last sexual contact.
29. People who have high risk sexual relations as detailed above, can donate blood even before 3 months have passed and their The Plasma unit will be frozen and quarantined. If another blood donation will be given again after 3 months and the lab results for transfusion transmitted diseases are negative, the frozen Plasma unit will be used for treating patients.
In order to participate in this project, answer "yes" to question 2.18A in the questionnaire. "No" answer to the question will be considered a refusal.
30. In addition, there are other situations preventing blood donation, some of which are listed below:
30.1. Severe adverse reaction, such as loss of consciousness or convulsions, following a previous blood donation.
30.2. Pregnancy.
30.3. 12 hours prior to flying / scuba diving / extreme sports activity or engaging in professions requiring enhanced concentration (such as Public transport drivers on duty, working in heights etc.).
30.4. During acute illness.
30.5. People suffering from a heart condition or cardiac arrhythmia that requires medical treatment (excluding mitral valve prolapse and corrected birth defects).
30.6. Malignant diseases - Disease or history of hematologic or virus-induced malignant disease (Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin disease).
30.7. Anemia or a bleeding tendency.
31. Situations in which the blood unit cannot be used for transfusion:
31.1. The donor has received growth hormone or brain tissue derived from a human source (i.e. cornea transplant, Dura matter).
31.2. Someone in the donor's immediate family (up to second degree relations) is known to suffer from Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease or has been told that the family is at high risk for the disease.
31.3. The donor practices in a life -style that in any way may increase the risk for the blood
recipient, such as: intravenous drug use/sniffing, receiving payment for sexual relationship.
32. Anyone who has had sexual relations with people whom sections 27,28,30 apply to them may give blood – provided 3 months have passed since last sexual contact.
33. Tropical viruses (such as Zika, Dengue, Chikungunya):
33.1. May donate blood 4 months after full recovery
33.2. May donate blood 4 weeks after leaving the tropical viruses endemic country.
The Tropical viruses endemic areas are listed in the following website: www.cfc.gov.
33.3. Women: May donate blood 4 weeks after sexual contact with a man who has traveled to or resided in an area with Zika within 3 months prior to that sexual contact.
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The Criteria Was examined and approved by:
Date Signature Name Position
Dr. Veronica Gendelman Medical Assistant
Valid Date: 11-02-2024
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