אור בארץ Light in the Land

A Messianic ministry in Haifa, bringing the love of Yeshua to pastors, youth, soldiers, and the poor across northern Israel.

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The People Behind the Ministry

We are a small team of three

Simon Sabbach

Founder & Ministry Leader

After 20 years in engineering, God called Simon into full-time ministry with Or-BaAretz in Haifa, where he serves as a Messianic elder. Since October 7, 2023, he has been on the ground across northern Israel.

Zechariah Arni

Ministry Partner

Zechariah is an Ethiopian Messianic pastor in Haifa with a shepherd's heart and a unique background. Together we travel to remote northern Israel to visit and encourage pastors in small, isolated congregations.

Patty Montgomery

Ministry Partner

Patty is an American missionary living and serving in Israel, bringing faithful prayer support and practical partnership to everything we do.

What We Believe

Our Vision

“Has God rejected His people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.”
Romans 11:1 · Römer 11,1

God has not abandoned Israel. We exist to be evidence of that truth — a Messianic ministry on the ground in Haifa, serving the Jewish people in the name of Yeshua. Every project, every gift, every relationship is a declaration: God keeps His promises.

Our Work on the Ground

Five active ministries, personal testimonies, and one calling: to love Israel in the name of Yeshua.

Pastor visit to a remote home in northern Israel

Pastor Visitation

Driving to remote corners of northern Israel to pray alongside pastors who serve small Messianic congregations alone.

Young man lifting football trophy at tournament

Football Discipleship

Youth from 7 congregations gather every Thursday in Haifa to play, grow, and be discipled through football.

Soldier working with wood at therapeutic retreat

Soldiers Wood Workshop

A 3-day therapeutic woodworking retreat near the Sea of Galilee for traumatized soldiers — rest, craft, and the Gospel.

Rows of food packages prepared for distribution

Humanitarian Aid

Year-round aid to the poor, Holocaust survivors, and immigrant families — and emergency wartime relief since October 7.

Cafe Maagan storefront in downtown Haifa

קפה מעגן Cafe Maagan

A Messianic coffee shop in downtown Haifa — a joint vision of three congregations and Jews for Yeshua, built by volunteers from Germany.

Testimonies

Testimonies — Lives Touched by Yeshua

Itamar, Nof, Eli, Adi, Judy — personal stories of Jewish people whose lives were touched by Yeshua in the middle of war.

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Stand With Israel

Every gift — no matter the size — reaches the people of Israel. Your generosity encourages lonely pastors, disciples young people, brings healing to soldiers, and puts food on families' tables. Will you partner with us?

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