Jewish Israel's Blog – June 2009 Archive (7)

Rabbi Riskin: Taken-in or Grafted-in?

When a prominent Anglo Israeli Orthodox rabbinic leader cites the new testament’s concept of a fusion of faiths, and then proceeds to call for the need to “resurrect god” in a promotional Christian video, how is the Torah observant community supposed to react? How will that declaration be perceived by fervent Christians, and how will that ambiguity (heresy?) effect and reflect on the…

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Added by Jewish Israel on June 28, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

Israel’s Evangelical Embrace and the 11 Cardinal Sins

Warning: Before proceeding, know that you are most likely in violation of at least one of these sins. So, if you can’t take the heat, stop now, because you are about to enter the Shmad Zone

The following commonly held opinions on Israel’s relationship with evangelizing Christians have been expressed by known rabbis, community leaders, entrepreneurs, political leaders, Zionist activists, and media personalities in both the Jewish… Continue

Added by Jewish Israel on June 17, 2009 at 6:30pm — 2 Comments

Christocracy in the Holy Land

The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) regularly disseminates seemingly pro-Israel news bulletins. But anybody who has the good sense to follow the traditional Jewish dictum of “respect and suspect”, will take care to read between the lines.

ICEJ’s director… Continue

Added by Jewish Israel on June 17, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

The Ami Ortiz - Ariel Bombing Report (A preview)

Jewish Israel will be spending significant time reviewing the Ami Ortiz –Ariel Bombing case. A comprehensive report is in the making. Of course, it must be remembered that there is a court-ordered media black-out in place. Ideally we should all be waiting patiently for the investigation to conclude.

But Jewish Israel feels compelled to respond because numerous evangelical and messianic Christian leaders, lawyers, law makers, and…

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Added by Jewish Israel on June 10, 2009 at 1:30am — No Comments

TIP–off on Anne Ayalon

Prior to the Popes visit, The Israel Project (T.I.P.) sent out a pamphlet promoting Anne Ayalon and 3 other “Christian Israelis” as "Talking Heads for Pope Visit on Christian-Israeli Relations”

Although as a policy “The Israel Project is not related to any government or government agency”, they seem to be awfully close to the Deputy Foreign Minister’s wife. Look what… Continue

Added by Jewish Israel on June 7, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Messianic Rapper Aviad Cohen to leave Israel

"The World's Most Kosher MC" turned Jesus freak, who made aliyah last fall, is reportedly leaving the country (thank G-d).

Jewish Israel had informed the Interior Ministry and alerted Yad… Continue

Added by Jewish Israel on June 1, 2009 at 8:30pm — 5 Comments

Jews for Jesus claims 21 Jewish victims in 3 weeks

It seems the jews for jesus coastal plain "behold your god" campaign has ended. See the video. Here's the damage report: an excerpt from their May 29th newletter :

"... we were able to hand out over 33,500 gospel tracts. We spoke to over 3,900 people on the phone and offered them a free copy of the New Testament. We knocked on more than 1,800 doors and talked to 632 people in… Continue

Added by Jewish Israel on June 1, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments