Feast of Tabernacles: Celebrating 37 Years of Christians’ Prophetic Gathering in Jerusalem [PHOTOS]

October 4, 2017

4 min read

On Wednesday, the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem will begin its 37th annual Feast of Tabernacles, a spectacular week of devotion and learning that will bring together over 6,000 pilgrims from nearly 100 nations. Based on the gathering of nations in Solomon’s Temple for the holiday of Sukkot, the 2017 Feast is expected to be the largest yet, bringing about the prophetic gathering of nations in Jerusalem.

The Feast was first established by ICEJ in 1980, and has grown yearly ever since, with more and more Christians and international figures attending each year.

This year, with 28 parliamentarians from 18 nations affiliated with the Israel Allies Foundation in attendance, the Feast is a rare opportunity for Christians to celebrate as a nation in the world’s holiest city: Jerusalem. The weeklong event culminates in the joyous Parade of Nations, where representatives from each country display their unique love of the God of Israel.

Below is a sampling of photos from 37 years of ICEJ Feasts exhibiting how the unique event has brought together Christians and Jews in the modern miracle that is Israel for nearly 40 years.

All photos are copyrighted to ICEJ and may not be reproduced in any form.

1980

Jerusalem Mayor Theodor “Teddy” Kollek addressed the 1,000 Christians at the first Feast of Tabernacles in 1980. Kollek was mayor of Israel’s eternal capital from 1965-1993. He described the Feast as one of the most moving experiences of his life.

Jerusalem Mayor Theodor “Teddy” Kollek addressing the 1,000 Christians at the first Feast of Tabernacles in 1980. (Courtesy ICEJ)

1981

Prime Minister Menachem Begin attended the second Feast.

Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at the second Feast in 1981. (Courtesy ICEJ)

1990’s

Tribal flags and dance performance.

(Courtesy ICEJ)

2003

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon attended in 2003.

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon at the 2003 Feast. (Courtesy ICEJ)

2005

International dancers at the Feast.

(Courtesy ICEJ)

2008

Tribute to Israel’s 60th anniversary.

Feast 2008-60th Tribute to Israel. (Courtesy ICEJ)

2008

International dancers.

International dancers at the Feast in 2008. (Courtesy ICEJ)

2014

A Christian group from Fiji attends the opening of the 2014 feast in the desert oasis Ein Gedi.

Fiji Christians at the Feast opening in Ein Gedi, 2014. (Courtesy ICEJ)

2014

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin (center), American philanthropist Ronald Lauder (left) and ICEJ Executive Director Dr. Jürgen Bühler at the 2014 Feast.

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin (center), American philanthropist Ronald Lauder (left) and ICEJ Executive Director Dr. Jürgen Bühler (Courtesy ICEJ)

2014

The March of the Nations parade through Jerusalem.

Jerusalem March of Nations, 2014. (Courtesy ICEJ)

2014

International dancers.

On stage at the 2014 Feast. (Courtesy ICEJ)

2014

Thousands rejoice and celebrate the opening of the 2014 Feast in Ein Gedi.

Thousands of Christians rejoice at Ein Gedi in 2014. (Courtesy ICEJ)

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