Dennis Avi Lipkin, alias Victor Mordecai was born in Flushing, New York, grew up in the greater New York City area and moved to Israel at age 19 in 1968. In 1991, Avi went to study three years at the Jewish Theological Seminary as part of the MA program. Avi has appeared in over 1,000 churches and synagogues in the US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Norway, Finland, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, Greece, Russia, Austria, Poland, and Faroe Islands as well as in Israel. He has also appeared on hundreds of radio and TV shows worldwide including FOX & Friends.

To stay up to date with Avi, visit his website at http://avilipkin.net.

Brian Sanders is the CEO, Executive Producer, Film Director and Producer for the Why Stand With Israel Ministry Film Series. He is also the President and Director of Film & TV Production for HOPE Media LLC. For almost 3 decades, the Lord has given Brian the privilege of filming what he calls, “God Stories.” Whether domestic or international, he considers it an honor to tell what God is doing through His people on earth. His radio, tv and film work experience has brought him to countries such as Israel, Haiti, Honduras, Panama, Iraq, Kuwait, Bosnia, Brazil, Germany, Belgium, Canada, and Italy…not to mention an extensive coverage of the U.S. His passion to produce uplifting stories as well as radio/television shows, has awarded him several industry awards both as an Executive Producer, Segment Producer and Cinematographer. In addition, Brian was fortunate to screen a pro-Israel Film, he directed, produced, filmed, and co-wrote called, The Hague or Jerusalem Film at The Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast in The Hague, Netherlands in June 2019. It is currently airing on The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), GOD TV, and other International Christian TV networks and online platforms. In the Fall of 2020, he had the distinct honor to speak and pray at The Return, A Global Day of Prayer and Repentance, on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Brian repented on behalf of the Church for its long history of antisemitism and persecution towards the Jewish people and the Nation of Israel as well as the rampant centuries-old teaching of Replacement Theology that is still prevalent in the Church today. He also encouraged Christians to love the Apple of God’s Eye with the Love of the Messiah, Yeshua HaMashiach, Jesus Christ.

To learn more about Brian's project, visit https://whystandwithisrael.com/.

William Koenig founded Koenig International News in Dallas, Texas in 1996. He served as a White House Correspondent from 2001 to 2021. He is the author of Revealed - Obama's Legacy (2016) and Eye to Eye - Facing the Consequences of Dividing Israel (2004, updated in 2008 and 2017) and co-author of Israel: The Blessing for the Curse. He was the producer of Countdown 2000, which discussed ten major events to watch moving into the new century.

Mr. Koenig publishes World Watch Daily, a daily summary of important Israel, Middle East, and U.S. news (watch.org), and Koenig's Eye View, a weekly 15-page news report that focuses on world news that is biblically relevant and news from a Christian perspective. Mr. Koenig traveled with President George W. Bush to Israel, Kuwait, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt in 2008. He has visited 35 countries, 49 U.S. states and traveled to Israel 31 times. William has attended Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, Virginia.

To learn more of World Watch Daily, visit and subscribe at https://watch.org/.

In recognition of Tisha B'Av, we will be explaining the history of the day for the Jewish people, as well as viewing a family-friendly recorded theatrical performance of Corrie Remembers with Susan Sandager. Susan captures and conveys the essence of Corrie ten Boom's life and work, melting both Christian and Jewish hearts with this presentation about a family of faith, courage, and love.

For two years during the Nazi occupation of Holland during World War II, the ten Boom family was part of the Dutch underground. Their home was a center for shelter, safety, and hope for hundreds of Jews until they were betrayed by a Dutch neighbor. When Corrie ten Boom was miraculously released from the Ravensbruck concentration camp, she began telling her story to anyone who would listen.

Ambassador (ret.) Yoram Ettinger is the former Council General in Houston, Texas, and former Minister for Congressional Affairs at Israel’s embassy in Washington, D.C. He now works as a consultant on U.S.-Israel relations and Middle East politics for Knesset members and cabinet members. Mr. Ettinger earned his B.A. at the University of Texas, El Paso, and his Masters in International Management at UCLA.

He now lives in Jerusalem with his wife and family.

To learn more of The Ettinger Report, visit and subscribe at https://theettingerreport.com/.

Flavia Sevald has served as CEO of the Jerusalem Institute of Justice since 2014. Flavia is originally from Uruguay and has lived in Israel for more than 36 years. Prior to joining JIJ, she studied at Hebrew University and pursued a successful career in the high-tech industry. Flavia directs the JIJ team to address issues of injustice for positive societal change. Under Flavia's direction, JIJ's activities have developed domestically creating lasting social reforms for the benefit of Israeli citizens. And internationally, safeguarding Israel's legitimacy and advancing civil society in the Middle East. Flavia believes that activism is a personal responsibility and an essential element in protecting human rights.

The Jerusalem Institute of Justice is a legal and research institute working to promote human rights, defend democracy, and improve the civil rights for minorities in Israel and the Middle East. Applying the strong tool of the law, to expose injustice, and advocate for those whose voices are silenced, JIJ works in the legal system, parliamentary offices and with community partners to strengthen those that most need aid.

In Israel, JIJ provides free legal aid for religious and ethnic minorities, defending their rights. JIJ protects freedom of religion and conscience in the courts and governmental offices, helping them integrate into Israeli society. JIJ also advocates for victims of prostitution and human trafficking with the goal to eradicate this exploitation.

In the international arena, holding Special Consultative Status at the United Nations ECOSOC, JIJ has the opportunity to stand for and defend Israel’s legitimacy, to be heard by a global audience and directly contribute to international humanitarian law.

JIJ’s public diplomacy, advocacy and legal services have impacted millions of lives. The Jerusalem Institute of Justice has successfully represented over a thousand cases, defending the rights and freedoms of communities in distress, won an unprecedented number of petitions before Israel’s Supreme Court, successfully promoted legislative changes for victims of human trafficking and submitted numerous in-depth reports and memos that have positively impacted human rights issues globally.

To learn more of Jerusalem Institute of Justice, visit and subscribe at http://www.jij.org.