“For from Zion the Torah will come forth, and Isaiah 2:3the word of G-d from Jerusalem”
Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel, soldier and commander in the IDF reserves, are the founders and directors of Ohr Olam — The Center for Biblical Zionism. In cooperation with Ohr Torah Stone and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin chief Rabbi of Efrat, Ohr Olam is an organization dedicated to inspiring the world, ingathering the exiles, and empowering the Jewish people.
Ari & Jeremy are internationally recognized lecturers and columnists. In addition to hosting Israel National Radio's popular show, "A Light unto the Nations", they are the creators of the "Life in Israel Internship Program." Slated to bring over one hundred Jewish college students to Israel this summer from English speaking countries, the program will strengthen their connection to Israel and lay the groundwork for their eventual Aliyah.
Gimpel and Abramowitz now co-host "Tuesday Night Live in Jerusalem", the first ever Israel based Jewish TV show broadcast to the world. With a gathering of over 500 people in Jerusalem on Tuesday nights, TNL celebrates the wonders of Israel, the beauty of Judaism, and the experience of life in Jerusalem and offers anyone around the globe the opportunity of plugging into the heart and soul of Jerusalem every Tuesday Night.
The Nation of Israel is under assault. As the Muslim world is uniting in its pursuit of global domination, nations who were once called friends are taking the path of appeasement and turning their backs on Israel. While diplomatic isolation and academic boycotts are plaguing the Jewish State, international media is blaming Zionism for the lack of world peace. With a clear and uncompromising vision, the ICBZ is committed to advocating for the Jewish State and instilling a comprehensive understanding of modern day Israel through the prism of Jewish history and Biblical values. Only by strengthening the intellectual and spiritual connection of people around the world to the land of Israel can we emerge from this battle victorious.
Unlike battles of the past, today we are faced with a war of ideas. Rising to the challenge, the ICBZ is empowering and uniting people through the message of Biblical Zionism. While groups from around the world are coming to Israel to learn at the center, the ICBZ is sending out teachers and emissaries on international lecture tours to educate both Jewish and Christian communities. In addition to hosting "A Light unto the Nations", the most popular show on Israel National Radio, Ari & Jeremy are also featured columnists for the Jerusalem Post, Arutz Sheva and other publications.
The ICBZ is forming the alliance by educating all lovers of Zion about their Jewish heritage, spiritual roots, and common Biblical values. Based on the Biblical roots of Zionism, the coalition will stand strong, resolute, and united for Israel as it says:
"Many Nations will join themselves to Hashem on that day, and they will become a people to me; and I will dwell in your midst." (Zachariah, 2:15)
Our Programs
The ICBZ realizes its mission through a variety of programs:
The "Light unto the Nations" Radio Show
Aired live every Tuesday on Israel National Radio, "A Light Unto the Nations" is the first Israeli Jewish talk show created to engender dialogue between the Jewish and non-Jewish worlds. With thousands of listeners worldwide, the show provides a unique opportunity for guests from diverse backgrounds and faiths to ask questions and exchange ideas, with the purpose of growing in their understanding of Judaism and Israel. As Israel National Radio's most popular show, the program serves as a vehicle for Ari and Jeremy to share their lives in Israel, their perspectives on current events in the Middle East, and the spiritual insights they glean from their experiences on the forefront of Israeli activism.
View an archive of all of our radio shows »
"Tuesday Night Live in Jerusalem" Televison Show
Soon to be aired on Israel National Television and on this Web site, "Tuesday Night Live in Jerusalem" will be a televised Jewish revival in the heart of Jerusalem. Featuring an inspiring Torah class by Ari and Jeremy and live Jewish music, this vehicle will offer anyone around the world the opportunity of plugging into the soul of Jerusalem and experiencing a celebration of Israel and Judaism at its finest. The event will be open to locals, tourists, students, and people of all backgrounds who are looking for a chance to learn from us on a weekly basis and get a true taste of Authentic Torah in the Holy Land. We are confidant that "Tuesday Night Live" will quickly become the most popular weekly gathering in all of Jerusalem. As the audience rapidly grows in numbers, The ICBZ plans to have the show syndicated onto satellite and cable networks stations around the world. The first show is set to air on December 25, 2007.
International Lecture Tours and Conferences
Spreading the message of Biblical Zionism, Ari and Jeremy have been featured lecturers in Synagogues, Churches, interfaith conferences and universities throughout the world. Over the years they have addressed communities of Orthodox, Conservative and Reform Jews, as well as Evangelical, Baptist, Catholic, Mormon, Amish-Mennonite and Lutheran Christians. With their ability to captivate a diverse audience, they have also been asked to speak at numerous ethic and cultural gatherings, most recently to groups of Native Americans at their inter-tribe conference. Please contact the ICBZ to have Ari and Jeremy speak to your group or community.
"Biblical Zionism" Documentary
Intellectually compelling and spiritually enlightening, "Biblical Zionism" is sure to fundamentally shift perceptions about Israel, the conflict in the Middle East, the Jewish relationship with the non-Jewish world and the very definition of what it means to be a "Zionist." An artful mosaic of wisdom and teachings from the most revolutionary Jews in the Holy Land, "Biblical Zionism" is a captivating depiction of the global alliance that is forming between those with an authentic understanding and genuine faith in the G-d of Israel, and those who place their faith elsewhere. Copies of "Biblical Zionism" will be available May, 2008. Click here to preorder your copy today.
"Life in Israel" Internship Program — Summer 2008
The "Life in Israel" Internship Program, beginning June 2008, offers young college and post-high school students the opportunity to live in Israel for the summer, work in their field of interest and network with other like-minded peers. The program will utilize innovative educational resources to inspire, educate and empower pro-Israel college and post-high school students in the Diaspora to strengthen their connection to Israel and the Jewish People. Once in Israel, the interns will undergo an inspirational educational training program on Israel Advocacy, Jewish history, Zionism and Jewish Leadership. Our vision is to establish an international community of proud Israel-minded students who possess a firm commitment and deep sense of responsibility to the Jewish People with a comprehensive understanding of the history of the State of Israel.
For more information about the "Life in Israel" Internship Program - Summer 2008 or to fill out an on-line application form, please click here for our website.
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