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Ezra means helper. Ezra was a prophet sent by God to lead the Israelites after the exile. After the exile ended, the Israelites intended to build a temple for God. They face many challenges and obstacles, but when God is with them everything can be overcome easily. Just like us today, when we surrender to God everything we want, God will suffice. Just as in building God's house of worship, the Israelites were so enthusiastic when they wanted to build God's house, we too as God's congregation should have the same commitment as the Israelites in building God's house. Because that is one form in which we glorify God and how we give what is best for God. We must emulate the Israelites with great enthusiasm. When they laid the first stone in the construction of God's house, they were very happy, they praised God, sang and played musical instruments such as the harp, ciracap and also the trumpet. Even among all the shouts of cheers and songs of joy, there were also those among them who were crying, moved by what they had been through so far. Such great enthusiasm enabled the Israeli people to do this and overcome all the challenges in their lives.

Oaths play a crucial role in human life, particularly in religious and cultural aspects. This paper elucidates the concept of oaths as an endeavor to bolster the veracity of a statement by invoking sacred entities such as God. In Israeli culture, oaths are regarded seriously and involve the name of God, with the threat of divine punishment if the oath is breached. Challenges for Christians arise when they encounter the influences of local culture and traditions, such as the Tippu’ Sasa oath ritual of the Mentawai tribe, which contradicts biblical teachings. Therefore, a profound understanding of oaths and the challenges of maintaining the sanctity of the Christian faith amidst local culture becomes imperative. This underscores that oaths are not merely verbal acts but also reflect profound spiritual commitments, serving as the foundation for a meaningful and responsible life.

This research aims to describe the social movement of boycotting Israeli affiliated products and its impact in Padang City, 2017-2023. The research method used is the library study method (library research). This research uses an empathetic approach to study the phenomenon of the social movement of boycotting Israeli-affiliated products in Padang city. The results of this study show that after the British issued the "Balfour Declaration" which included the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine. From then on, Jews arrived in the Palestinian territories in very large numbers, which increased year by year. The arrival of these Jewish immigrants caused conflicts with the Palestinians because the Jewish immigrants wanted to establish a "Jewish state" in Palestine. The resistance of the Palestinian fighters continues to this day, so that the conflict continues, resulting in many casualties, especially Palestinian casualties. Israel is able to survive in Palestine because it is supported by its ally, the United States. The Palestinian-Israeli conflict has gained international attention because of the human rights violations committed by Israel. In the city of Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, as a form of reaction to the Israeli aggression against Palestine, there was a social movement to boycott Israeli products carried out by the government and various communities such as the Indonesian Youth National Committee (KNPI), Islamic Tarbiyah Association (PERTI) and others. The impact of the boycott social movement is the decrease in the number of consumers of Israeli affiliated product brands, namely Starbucks in the city of Padang, West Sumatra.

The school has 399 students and 21 employees, including four non-teachers and one librarian. The ISR has characteristics like public school in Indonesia where curriculum, policy and finance are supported by Indonesian government and parents’ committee partnership (Setyono, 2016). Based on the concept of No Children Left Behind (NCLB), the ISR need to give opportunities for students to continue to study at they preferred school or university in Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. In these contexts, the community engagement strategies plan is not only collaboration of stakeholders to accommodate learning facilities, but also provide eLearning tools to support the learners need in purpose to improve students’ competencies and create positives learning environment in ISR.    

This research aims to find out whether the application of the problem based learning model can improve students' mathematical problem solving abilities in class VII of St. Peter's Middle School, Medan. This research method uses Classroom Action Research (PTK). The research procedure is cyclical. Each cycle consists of 4 stages, namely: planning, implementing actions, observing and reflecting. Data collection techniques through observation and tests. This data collection uses several instruments in the form of student observation sheets. Meanwhile, to determine students' mathematical problem solving abilities, tests are used. The results of the research show that the use of the Problem Based Learning learning model can improve students' mathematical problem solving abilities in mathematics lessons on algebra material. From the average value of prerequisite abilities, namely 55.56, the average value of students' mathematical problem solving abilities in cycle I is 72.55 and the average value of students' mathematical problem solving abilities in cycle II is 76.39 and the activity value of students in cycle I is 62%, and cycle II, namely 85%.

Interest in learning and lack of motivation are the main problems faced by students in Hambiri Village. It can be seen that children in Hambiri Village have a lack of awareness about education, therefore the importance of tutoring which will motivate students to be aware of the importance of education for the future. So we, KKN group 37 Stain Mandailing Natal students, aim to hold tutoring activities to increase interest in learning for elementary school age students in Hambiri Village. Tutoring is one of our work programs for the 37 Stain Mandailing Natal group, especially in the field of education. This service research focuses on students in Hambiri Village. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. Based on research results, this tutoring activity has had a significant impact in terms of general and religious knowledge, such as increasing children's understanding, growing children's awareness of learning, children being more active in discussing and asking questions about material they don't understand, and increasing interest in participating in activities. the study guidance.

This study explores the impact of religious values on Muslim consumers' behavior toward green financing and eco-friendly products within the framework of Islamic economics. The research utilized a quantitative approach with a descriptive survey method, surveying 250 Muslim consumers from urban areas in Indonesia. A structured questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale was employed to measure religiosity and eco-friendly purchasing behavior. The multiple regression analysis showed that religiosity significantly influences green purchasing behavior, with higher religiosity scores correlating with greater engagement in environmentally conscious purchasing decisions. Additionally, the t-test and ANOVA revealed significant differences between Sharia-compliant and non-Sharia-compliant groups, with the Sharia-compliant group exhibiting stronger eco-friendly purchasing behavior. These findings suggest that Islamic principles related to environmental stewardship, such as Khalifa (guardianship of the earth) and Israf (avoiding wastefulness), play a significant role in shaping consumer attitudes toward sustainability. The study concludes that religious values are a crucial determinant of green purchasing behavior and that incorporating these values into sustainability initiatives can effectively promote eco-friendly behavior, especially in communities where religion plays a central role. Policymakers and educators can leverage religious frameworks to foster sustainability and encourage more responsible consumer behavior in Muslim-majority communities.

Starbucks is a coffee processing company that has very fast sales and is very popular among consumers. Therefore, many branches are spread throughout the world. Images represent how others view your company, employees, committees or activities. Every company has as much image as people see it. A PR crisis is an event, rumor or information that negatively impacts a company's reputation, image or credibility. This research uses a qualitative approach to explore deeper information regarding the role of public relations in restoring the image of public companies

In this research, the literary detective method is used to explore the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Through a library research approach, this article presents an in-depth study of human existence in the context of this conflict. The research results discuss the roots of the conflict that began with Israel's declaration in 1948, revealing the growing tension between Jewish claims to Palestinian land and Israeli settlement expansion. The complex discussion also illustrated the application of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) Principle in the protection of Human Rights (HAM) as well as the international response to the conflict. Apart from examining political and historical aspects, this research highlights the impact of conflict on human existence. These conflicts not only raise questions about human rights and justice, but also have significant psychological and physical forces on the region's populations. This research highlights the complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict which requires a deep understanding of many dimensions, including political, social and religious aspects. Joint efforts of the international community are necessary to find sustainable solutions, creating a safe and peaceful environment for all parties involved.

Teenagers are a group of people aged 13-17 years. Adolescence is a transition period for humans from children to adults, as we know, Generation Z has experienced a lot of changes, starting from losing a sense of social responsibility because they are busy with individual things, such as constantly playing with gadgets, no longer caring about activities. other social activities and even the surrounding environment. Before this goes too far, we as people who are aware of this must immediately become aware of the changes in our environment, as was done by the residents of Rt 01 in the Ciumbuleuit area, precisely at the Al-hikmah mosque, who started a movement to invite all teenagers who there to take part in several activities at the local mosque and revive the youth mosque movement in this millennial era. Increasing the activities of mosque youth so that they do not abandon activities that were previously very active in carrying out, we are carrying out this activity again to increase activities and advance work programs at the mosque, such as reciting the Koran regularly, welcoming the Isra Miraj event, one of them. To increase youth activities at the mosque again, we need a lot of hands to be able to bring teenagers back to the mosque by holding events at the mosque with things that are fun but still on the right track and not too excessive, then we can start with alternating activities such as doing activities outside the mosque. With so many teenagers taking part in this activity, the surrounding environment will be positively influenced, local residents will also take part in this activity by supporting the various event programs being held.

In the context of everyday life, this shows the importance of stability, continuity and blessings in human life, which they believe come from God. And in Christianity, every person has the right to interpret the contents of the Bible, thus he is called an interpreter. Interpreting the Bible is not immediately aims to change/rationalize the original text of the Bible, but aims to find a different theology by looking at it from a different perspective so as to produce a new meaning. In interpreting Bible verses/texts, we must not interpret it out of context, and God also gave the Israelites peace and there were also those who took issue with settling the division of land between the tribes of Israel after they entered the land of Canaan. This chapter records how God was faithful in fulfilling His promise to the Israelites by giving them the promised land in Canaan. In this context, there is no specific problem, but rather an important achievement in the history of Israel under Joshua's leadership after they emerged from wandering in the wilderness. And this also reflects an achievement and settlement of the Israelite society, allowing them to live more stably, cultivate land, and building community in the promised land.

The conflict between Palestine and Israel continues to this day. The problems that occur between the two countries, namely between the Palestinian state and Israel regarding the seizure of territory occur after years marked by violence until now so that there needs to be an effort to protect international law against war victims of innocent civilians. The theory used in this research is the theory of legal protection. The theory of legal protection is very relevant to the research made here, because there needs to be international legal protection regarding the conflict between Palestine and Israel. The research method used regarding the protection of international law on the conflict between Palestine and Israel is carried out by means of qualitative descriptive research. The technique or instrument of data collection used is library research by studying various books as literature, official documents, laws and regulations, results of previous research, and other literature sources related to the problems studied. Legal efforts made internationally against this war conflict include the UN Resolution in 1947, the Geneva Convention, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the Olso Agreement.  

This research isrooted in the need for innovative approaches in the Islamic Religious Education learning process at the elementary level. The use of plastic waste/waste as a learning medium emerged as a response to two crucial issues: increasing students' learning ability and overcoming the problem of plastic waste. The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of using waste/plastic waste media in increasing the comprehension ability of grade 1 students at SDN 48 Gedongtataan Pesawaran in Islamic Religious Education subjects. The research uses a classroom action research approach with one cycle. Data was obtained through classroom observations and Likert scales. Statistical and qualitative analyzes were used to interpret the results. During the observation, it showed that the majority of students had not achieved the expected development, indicating the need for more in-depth intervention in presenting the findings during the observation. Cycle I showed significant improvement, with a success percentage reaching 86%, exceeding the previously set target of 65%. This confirms that the use of plastic waste/waste media has a strong positive impact in increasing students' comprehension ability.

The reign of Ahab and his wife Jezebel was a time of spiritual crisis in Israel. Ahab did what was evil in God's eyes more than all those who preceded him (1Kgs. 16:30), he worshipped Baal and the gods that caused God's heartache and Elijah, the prophet sent by God in response to Ahab and Jezebel's deeds. Elijah opposed the worship of Baal. Elijah's integrity was seen in the great mission he carried out he followed what God commanded him but God's care for him did not escape God to provide what he needed and to do that God commanded him to bring food to Elijah in his hiding place. The research method used is the analysis of biblical texts, with a descriptive approach of analysis and literature review Descriptive analysis researchers use to describe God's providence to the prophet Elijah during the drought in Israel. Today, man as God's creation often doubts God's providence and is even able to do bad things before Him to fulfill his desires. Through Elijah it can be seen that if we believe and follow what he commands, God will take care of his created life and provide for his needs

Christian leadership is leadership that needs to be done well based on biblical evidence. A Christian leader cannot be called a Christian leader if he does not live according to his foundation, which is the Bible. One of the things that makes Christian leadership good and authentic is that Christian leaders must lead by being guided by previous leaders as recorded in the Bible. David led the Israelites well in his day because he was an obedient leader and obeyed the God who sent him. The research method used in this article is critical historical interpretation by comparing current forms of Christian leadership, which are often not in line with what Christian leaders should be doing. Therefore, through this article, I hope that leaders can become leaders who are useful to the people and to God. By following this form of David-like leadership, you will be able to produce good leadership and create prosperity among God's people.

This article discusses the importance of feeding many people and its implementation today. Nowadays, challenges such as poverty, hunger and unequal access to food are still serious problems in various places. This article aims to analyze the importance of feeding many people and present several implementations that can be done to overcome this problem, and also provide teaching that can influence and encourage people to help each other and foster a sense of empathy with others. In this research, the author analyzes and interprets text from the Bible 2 Kings 4:42-44. This book tells about the history of the reign of several Kings in the Kingdom of Israel and the Kingdom of Judah, especially in this verse which focuses on the Miracle performed by the Prophet Elisha on one hundred people through God's blessing. Teaching in Christianity teaches the values of compassion, social care, and service to others. Through a qualitative approach, this paper explores how Christian values such as responsibility, love and kindness can be applied in feeding efforts involving large numbers of people. The results of this paper highlight the important role of Christian teachings in shaping food programs, both in supporting communities in need and managing food programs that are in accordance with Christian religious values and relevant to current social dynamics.

The conflict between Israel and Palestine has been a prominent topic of international discourse for several decades. This dispute spans a century, commencing in 1917 and persisting to the present day. This research delves into sentiment analysis of the Indonesian community concerning the Israel-Palestine conflict through the Twitter social media platform, with a specific focus on boycotting Israeli products. Utilizing Orange and Naive Bayes classification, the study analyzes over 300 datasets of tweets acquired through the scraping process. The objective is to comprehend the nuances, trends, and variations in sentiment among Twitter users regarding the issue of boycotting Israeli products. The results reveal that the majority of the population tends to support the boycott, with a Naive Bayes classification accuracy of 95%, Precission of 96%, Recall of 95%, and F1 Score of 95%. The data preprocessing process, encompassing transformation, tokenization, and filtering, effectively eliminates noise and prepares the data for a more in-depth sentiment analysis.

This research was motivated by the low ability of mentally retarded students in addition calculation operations. The aim of this research is to use PowerPoint animation media in learning to improve the mathematical abilities of students with intellectual disabilities. The type of research used is classroom action research (PTK) with a qualitative approach and carried out in two cycles. The subjects of this research were three mentally retarded students in class V SLB YPPLB Pangkep. Data collection includes tests, observations, and documentation as well as qualitative data analysis. The results of the study showed that the arithmetic addition ability of mentally retarded students in class V SLB YPPLB Pangkep school increased. So it can be concluded that using PowerPoint animation media can help improve the ability of mentally retarded students to calculate addition operations.    

Providing a living in Islam is the responsibility of a husband. The provisions on the husband's obligation to provide maintenance give rise to new problems regarding the wife's implementation of work to meet the family's needs. The aim of this research is to evaluate the sharia values ​​that exist in the case of women working for a living. The problem in this research is how women work to earn a living for their family's needs in the view of maqashid sharia, what are the factors that influence women who work to earn a living, including: the husband's illness, helping prepare the family's future and the factor of helping the husband's income to meet family needs and this can be justified by referring to maqashid sharia. This research uses descriptive research methods using a qualitative descriptive analysis approach. The results of this research are that in a family the husband and wife can play the same role in the family, the wife plays the role of breadwinner for the family due to various factors that cause the family's needs to not be met.

The focus of this paper is the theme of the Mission of Moses to Free the Israelites from Egyptian Slavery Exodus 6:1-12. The salvation of the Israelites is inseparable from the struggle of Moses who was blessed by God. But with God's word to Moses all problems were resolved with an outstretched hand. The purpose of this paper is to discover the location of God's role for the Israelites who were enslaved by Egypt at that time. The methodology used is the exegesis methodology. There are 6 analyzes used, namely analysis of Story, Structure, Syntax, Semantics, Context, and Theological Reflection. The six analyzes have been done on separate sheets and are summarized in this article. The findings obtained from this writing include: First, God's inclusion in Moses, who struggled with a lack of self-confidence. Second, God's inclusion appeared in Moses when Moses freed the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. Third, God always accompanies those who rely on God in their work. Thus Christians are invited to always rely on God in their life journey.