700 American and International Leaders Unite in Prayer for Peace and Israel
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Mar-a-Lago, Florida — On January 14th, the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast (JPB) and Inaugural Lunch brought together 700 prominent political leaders, faith-based influencers, and global visionaries at Mar-a-Lago to pray for the president-elect, peace in Israel, and wisdom for world leaders. The Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast is a unique initiative spearheaded by the Israeli Knesset and chaired by former Member of the Knesset (MK) Robert Ilatov and Director of Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast Albert Veksler, alongside U.S. Congresswoman Michele Bachmann. This annual event unites influential figures from diverse nations to foster dialogue between Jews and Christians and to pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the prosperity of Israel. This year’s gathering featured notable attendees, including Benny Gantz, member of the Knesset, former Israeli military chief of staff, and former defense minister; MK Yulia Malinovsky; MK Ohad Tal; and Nick Vujicic, a globally recognized Christian evangelist, American actress Marla Ann Maples , PhD Ruslan Atoniuk, CEO of OJC Duvi Honig. Participants emphasized the unique atmosphere of the event, where heartfelt prayers were offered not only for peace in Israel but also for world leaders to make wise decisions for their nations. In his address, Robert Ilatov, the founder and chair of the JPB, stated: Kateryna Odarchenko, partner at SIC Group USA LLC and a participant in the event, added: Michele Bachmann led the main prayer for Israel and Jerusalem, sharing her personal journey in the organization of the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast. Her words resonated deeply, emphasizing the importance of faith, unity, and the collective pursuit of peace. The event reaffirmed the JPB’s mission of promoting interfaith collaboration and creating platforms for impactful dialogue. By uniting leaders in prayer and shared vision, the JPB continues to inspire peace and progress globally. |