Faith, Resilience, & Relationship: The Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast Comes to Indiana
Todd Scoggins Photography features MK Ohad Tal, JPB Knesset Host.
When the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast gathered in Indianapolis, it marked more than a ceremonial first for the Midwest — it embodied what Heartland to Holyland™ was designed to build: bridges of faith and function, diplomacy and dialogue, trust and transformation.
For the first time, Members of the Israeli Knesset, led by Co-Chairs Robert Ilatov and Michele Bachmann, brought this global initiative to Indiana. Civic leaders, faith communities, and business professionals came together — uniting the Heartland’s spirit with the Holyland’s vision.
A Moment of Unity Amid Tragedy
The event unfolded against the backdrop of the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, which cast a solemn tone across the nation. Yet within that moment of mourning, the community demonstrated something profoundly moving — dancing while mourning, honoring grief while affirming life.
It became a defining image of faith under fire — resilience expressed through joy — and a testament to the shared strength that unites Indiana and Israel.
Hosted Conversations with Global Voices
Renowned broadcaster Tony Katz led interviews throughout the event, capturing the intersection of faith, policy, and partnership.
Among the featured guests were:
Albert Veksler, Executive Director of the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast, who shared the movement’s mission to deepen Jewish-Christian dialogue and strengthen international ties with Israel.
Christy Stutzman, former Indiana State Representative and wife of U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman, who emphasized how gatherings like JPB create space for Christians and Jews to share faith in unity, remain informed about developments in Israel, and explore ways the Heartland can provide meaningful support.
Their insights underscored a common theme — that diplomacy rooted in shared values can accomplish what politics alone cannot.
Tony Katz interviews Albert Veksler
Tony Katz interviews Christy Stutzman
Indiana’s Role in a Global Corridor
Indiana’s global relevance is growing. As the Crossroads of America, its strengths in manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, and life sciences align naturally with Israel’s leadership in AI, automation, medtech, and cybersecurity.
Through Heartland to Holyland’s Concierge Corridor™, these connections are being transformed into structured frameworks for safe, strategic exchange — enabling delegations, partnerships, and cultural cooperation to move securely between regions.
Faith as Infrastructure
The Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast’s arrival in Indiana reflected a shared truth: faith is not symbolic — it is structural. It underpins the trust that sustains real relationships and provides the moral framework for lasting collaboration.
Heartland to Holyland exists to formalize that framework — to ensure that what begins in spirit is sustained in structure.
Heartland ⇄ Holyland: Light Between the Lands
Even amid tragedy, the inaugural Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast in Indiana radiated resilience. Through faith, fellowship, and forward vision, it illuminated a timeless truth: connection endures when it’s built on conviction.
From mourning came movement. From prayer, partnership.
And through Heartland to Holyland™, that light is now being shaped into a lasting corridor of trust between Indiana and Israel.
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