I went to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews 25th anniversary dinner Monday night. Rabbi Yehiel Eckstein founded it 25 years ago from nothing and now it raises $75 million a year from mostly Christians, most of which goes to help needy Jews in israel and around the world. The main awards went to Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell. Since Mr. Falwell passed away, his son Jonathan, a dynamic preacher in hbgis own right, accepted in his honor. Rabbi Daniel Lapin gave the invocation and spoke about the early American support for Israel. Robertson spoke forcefully about his support for Israel, and believes Israel will be forced by circumstances to bomb Iran after the USA elections to stop those madmen from using the nuclear bombs and missiles they have or will soon have. Falwell assured us he, and many evangelical Christians support Israel and Jews "because we can read" and the Bible says God will bless those who bless us and curse those who curse us. Pat Boone MC'd the night terrifically (he wrote the words to the theme song to the movie Exodus, I did not know that.)Sallie Meridor, the Israeli ambassador to the USA spoke on behalf of the State of Israel, thanking the IFCJ for all their work in support of Israel the millions of American and worldwide Christians who support Jews and Israel.
Rabbi Eckstein spoke about the obstacles he faced in this cause, and said he is confident someday there will be such relations with Moslems too. It was an inspiring evening.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Upcoming weeks parasha videos
My videos of the upcoming week on youtube
Parashat Ki Tovo-Optimistic future depends on "If"JewU 205
Parashat Netzavim- Free will, JewU 213
Parshat Vayelech
The Bible says "Be strong and of good courage" JewU 218
Parashat Ki Tovo-Optimistic future depends on "If"JewU 205
Parashat Netzavim- Free will, JewU 213
Parshat Vayelech
The Bible says "Be strong and of good courage" JewU 218
Upcoming weeks parasha videos
My videos of the upcoming week on youtube
Parashat Ki Tovo-Optimistic future depends on "If"JewU 205
Parashat Netzavim- Free will, JewU 213
Parshat Vayelech
The Bible says "Be strong and of good courage" JewU 218
Parashat Ki Tovo-Optimistic future depends on "If"JewU 205
Parashat Netzavim- Free will, JewU 213
Parshat Vayelech
The Bible says "Be strong and of good courage" JewU 218
My youtube videos on the upcoming jewish holidays
Selihote-penitential service prior to Rosh Hashanah JewU 123
Prepare for Rosh Hashanah-Elul JewU 189
Rosh Hashanah Jewish New year JewU 65
High Holiday Bible readings JewU 153
Rabbi stories: shofar, messages, reward JewU 210
Shofar-Ram's horn JewU 94
An Amazing Shofar Ram's Horn Service JewU 233
Repentance-Teshuva in Judaism-Yom Kippur JewU39
How world's smartest person helps with Yom Kippur JewU 163
Yom Kippur Jewish Atonement Day JewU 66
Yom Kippur thoughts 5769 Jewu 433
Biblical Book of Jonah-its meaning JewU 152
Origin of Yizkor memorial service JewU 70
Books referred to in High Holiday sermon JewU 234
Destination High Holidays JewU 188
Prepare for Rosh Hashanah-Elul JewU 189
Rosh Hashanah Jewish New year JewU 65
High Holiday Bible readings JewU 153
Rabbi stories: shofar, messages, reward JewU 210
Shofar-Ram's horn JewU 94
An Amazing Shofar Ram's Horn Service JewU 233
Repentance-Teshuva in Judaism-Yom Kippur JewU39
How world's smartest person helps with Yom Kippur JewU 163
Yom Kippur Jewish Atonement Day JewU 66
Yom Kippur thoughts 5769 Jewu 433
Biblical Book of Jonah-its meaning JewU 152
Origin of Yizkor memorial service JewU 70
Books referred to in High Holiday sermon JewU 234
Destination High Holidays JewU 188
Friday, September 5, 2008
Sarah Palin and the Jews
Sarah Palin
The Chabad envoy to Alaska on Thursday praised State Governor and recently
nominated Republican candidate for Vice President Sarah Palin for her
steadfast support for Israel.
"Based on my personal acquaintance with Governor Palin, I can confidently say
that if she is elected, the Jewish people and the State of Israel will have a
great friend and admirer in the White House," Rabbi Yosef Greenberg told
Haaretz.
Greenberg has lived in Alaska for the past 17 years and he is coordinating
Chabad activities in the state, where some 6,000 Jews live. He said that he
meets the governor for friendly chats on a regular basis and that he has
almost free access to her office.
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Even in her previous role as the mayor of Wasilla, Greenberg continued, she
maintained very good relations with the local Jewish community.
He said that when the Wasilla Conservative congregation inaugurated a new
synagogue a few years ago, they were pleasantly surprised by her decision to
attend the ceremony, even though she had not been invited.
She said at the event that she felt it was right to attend in order to express
her satisfaction with the fact that people of the Jewish faith have a house of
worship.
For Israel's 60th anniversary in May, Palin passed a resolution recognizing
Alaska's relationship with Israel.
"She is a very impressive woman with a dedicated sense of purpose," Greenberg
said. "Had she been a Chabadnik she would have certainly been an envoy,
because she is constantly working for the greater good."
The Chabad envoy to Alaska on Thursday praised State Governor and recently
nominated Republican candidate for Vice President Sarah Palin for her
steadfast support for Israel.
"Based on my personal acquaintance with Governor Palin, I can confidently say
that if she is elected, the Jewish people and the State of Israel will have a
great friend and admirer in the White House," Rabbi Yosef Greenberg told
Haaretz.
Greenberg has lived in Alaska for the past 17 years and he is coordinating
Chabad activities in the state, where some 6,000 Jews live. He said that he
meets the governor for friendly chats on a regular basis and that he has
almost free access to her office.
Even in her previous role as the mayor of Wasilla, Greenberg continued, she
maintained very good relations with the local Jewish community.
He said that when the Wasilla Conservative congregation inaugurated a new
synagogue a few years ago, they were pleasantly surprised by her decision to
attend the ceremony, even though she had not been invited.
She said at the event that she felt it was right to attend in order to express
her satisfaction with the fact that people of the Jewish faith have a house of
worship.
For Israel's 60th anniversary in May, Palin passed a resolution recognizing
Alaska's relationship with Israel.
"She is a very impressive woman with a dedicated sense of purpose," Greenberg
said. "Had she been a Chabadnik she would have certainly been an envoy,
because she is constantly working for the greater good."
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
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