Christian-Jewish Relations

October 17, 2021

ICEJ brings over 100 youth to Israel

The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem sponsored aliyah flights for 105 SELA students from former Soviet republics who are coming to study in Israel, Oct. 13, 2021. Credit: Courtesy of the Jewish Agency for Israel. (JNS) — Israel is marking its […]
October 16, 2021

Black student leader summit strengthens ties with Jewish community, Israel

Marvel Joseph, coalitions coordinator for the task force and a pro-Israel Christian activist. Credit: Christopher François. by Shiryn Ghermezian (JNS) — The pro-Israel student group Maccabee Task Force organized its first three-day conference to help strengthen the relationship between black […]
October 7, 2021

Erdan: Christian allies are Israel’s Iron Dome of truth

Israel Allies Foundation staff with Gilad Erdan and Mike Pence. Credit: Israel Allies Foundation. (JNS) — Israeli Ambassador to the United States and the United Nations Gilad Erdan and former Vice President Mike Pence addressed hundreds of Christian supporters of […]
September 1, 2021

Dubious partners: What community leaders should know about United Church of Christ

The United Church of Christ has embraced a number of activist causes. Promoting concern for the safety and welfare of Jews and their state is not one of them. (Photo: Dexter Van Zile) by Dexter Van Zile (CAMERA.org) — As […]
August 13, 2021

Alabama’s Zionist “Odd Couple” makes impact for Israel

From left, Laura King, John Buhler, Deputy Israeli Consul General Alex Gandler, Gov. Kay Ivey, Israeli Consul General Anat Sultan-Dadon, Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Parker and wife Dottie at May 2021 signing of resolution expressing Alabama’s support for Israel […]
July 21, 2021

Unmasking the “‘Til Kingdom Come” Deception

by Jonathan Feldstein In 2017, I was contacted by an Israeli filmmaker to help with a project she was working on. I don’t recall how we connected but the topic was one close to me, about which I have spent […]
July 17, 2021

As smaller conference nears, CUFI touts state-level advocacy work

Sandra Hagee Parker, chair of the CUFI Action Fund. Credit: CUFI. by Dmitriy Shapiro (JNS) — Christians United for Israel is set to hold its annual summit this weekend, feeling new urgency in its mission to fight for Israel as […]
July 8, 2021

Christian Zionists: Three Lies and a Truth

by Nathanael Harris (JNS) — Over the last couple of months, everyone once again attempted to take sides in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Hamas, acting under insidious and aggressive tactics, used an emotionally charged court case as a reason to wage […]
June 16, 2021

Hagee, Haley show Christian solidarity in visit to Israel

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikky Haley and CUFI founder and Pastor John Hagee tour damage to Israeli homes after Hamas launched thousands of rockets into Israel last month. Credit: Oren Cohen/CUFI. by David Isaac (JNS) — “Israel, […]
June 12, 2021

Moving past the damage of Mike Evans’ rant against the new government

by Arlene Bridges Samuels I am writing with some trepidation. When I express my opinions, I try to do so honestly yet diplomatically without name-calling or negative adjectives. However, I am now compelled as a respectful supporter of Israel to […]
June 7, 2021

After Evans attack, evangelical leaders insist Israel support “steadfast and eternal”

Supporters of CUFI at the 2019 “Night to Honor Israel” at Pastor John Hagee’s Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas. Source: CUFI via Facebook. by Sean Savage (JNS) — Several top evangelical Christian leaders reiterated their steadfast support for Israel […]