Jews for Jesus

The New York City office of Jews for Jesus. Jews for Jesus is a Christian evangelistic organization that focuses specifically on the conversion of Jews to Christianity . Its members consider themselves to be Jews—either as defined by Jewish law, or according to Jews for Jesus—"living out their Jewishness ." Jews for Jesus defines "Jewish" in terms of parentage and as a birthright, regardless of religious belief. The identification of Jews for Jesus as a Jewish organization is overwhelmingly rejected by Jewish religious denominations and secular Jewish groups due to the Christian beliefs of its members. The group's evangelical activities are opposed also by some Christian organizations and scholars. "During my time with the mission, I found Jews for Jesus to be a Christian ministry (or Messianic, if you prefer) with a passion for the good news about Jesus…" Pastor Lev Leigh. Richmond, CA ( Letters From JFJ Alumni ) "… Jews for Jesus and other Christian groups who hold to the uniqueness of Christ." ( Jews for Jesus Leader Contradicts American Catholic Bishops. August 19, 2002) "Clothed in colorful shirts with large writing identifying their Christian group, Jews for Jesus has been keeping up with the 24-hour-running city, handing out tens of thousands of literature and promoting their evangelistic campaign – Behold Your God – through media outlets." ( Christian Post . ) Is "Jews for Jesus" Jewish or Christian? Jews for Jesus - Judaica "We believe that Jewishness is a birthright. It is inherited from our parents. Our people are not of one culture; we have diverse cultural expressions (Ashkenazi/Sephardi, Georgian/Russian, Ethiopian, Persian, etc.). Our people are not of one religion. While Judaism might be the traditional religion for many Jewish people, Jews are still considered Jewish even though they might be atheists or even if they embrace other beliefs. Those who say that Jews who believe in Jesus are errant Jews or misguided Jews are entitled to their opinions. But they are not entitled to negate our Jewishness. We are Jews by birth and that cannot change." Jews for Jesus Q&A: Can you explain how one can be a Jew and a Christian at the same time? That seems like a contradiction in terms "There is virtual unanimity across all denominations [of Judaism ] that Jews for Jesus are not Jewish." (Kaplan, Dana Evan. The one exception is Christianity, which is perceived to be incompatible with any form of Jewishness. Jews for Jesus and other Messianic Jewish groups are thus seen as antithetical to Judaism and are completely rejected by the majority of Jews". "To make the record clear, Jews for Jesus is a Christian missionary organization – period." Jews for Jesus: Jewish or Christian? Although Messianic Judaism claims to be Jewish, and many adherents observe Jewish holidays, most Jews regard Messianic Judaism as deceptive at best, fraudulent at worst. They charge that Messianic Judaism is actually Christianity presenting itself as Judaism." (Balmer, Randall. "I do not seek, of course, covertly (as sometimes Jews for Jesus do) or overtly, to convert myself, or any other Jew to Christianity…" (Boyarin, Daniel. The Partition of Judaeo-Christianity , University of Pennsylvania Press, July 2004, p. xii). "Certain Christian missionary groups have now set up a front organization called "Jews for Jesus," through which they entice naive Jews to Christianity…" (Stolper, Pinchas. Let's Examine The Facts", in Kaplan, Aryeh . These people, who believe that Christianity has taken over Judaism like some succubus that must now govern the behavior of its host body, seek to abolish the Jewish religion." ( Greenberg, Irving . I have no difficulty with Christianity. I even accept those Christians who would want me to convert to Christianity so long as they don't use coercion or duplicity and are willing to listen in good faith to my reasons for being Jewish. I do have a major problem with those Christians who would try to mislead me and other Jews into believing that one can be both Jewish and Christian." (Lotker, Michael. Among other results, this has given rise to groups of 'messianic Jews', of which 'Jews for Jesus' is the most outstanding example. There are a vast and growing numbers of these groups, and they differ in how much Jewish ritual is mixed with conventional Christian belief. One end of the spectrum is represented by Jews For Jesus, who simply target Jews for conversion to Christianity using imitations of Jewish ritual solely as a ruse for attracting the potential Jewish converts. On the other end are those who don't stress the divinity of Jesus, but present him as the 'Messiah.'" "Messiah Truth. Messianic Judaism: A Christian Missionary Movement" . Meeting the Challenge: Hebrew Christians and the Jewish Community Others who oppose the evangelism related activities of Jews for Jesus : Benjamin Hubbard; John Hatfield, James Santucci (1997). The best known of these organization is Jews for Jesus…". This is a movement of people often of Jewish background who have come to believe Jesus is the expected Jewish messiah… They often have congregations independent of other churches and specifically target Jews for conversion to their form of Christianity." ( Harries, Richard . This group… has a sole motivational goal of converting Jews to Christianity." Fogel, Keith and Marian E. "Jews for Jesus is an evangelical Christian organization …" Who are the Jews for Jesus?

Jews for Jesus is a Messianic Jewish evangelical organization that focuses on the conversion of the Jewish people to Christianity. Jews for Jesus defines Jewishness in terms of parentage and as a birthright, regardless of religious belief and its members consider themselves to be Jews – either as defined by Jewish law , or according to the view of Jews for Jesus. The identification of Jews for Jesus as a Jewish organization is rejected by Jewish religious denominations and secular Jewish groups due to the Christian beliefs of its members. The group's evangelistic activities have garnered mixed reactions from other Christian individuals and organizations, largely divided between liberal and conservative lines. Founded in 1973, Jews for Jesus employs more than 200 people, estimates its adherents at 30,000 to 125,000 worldwide and takes in about $20 million a year in donations. "Their doctrinal statement is basically indistinguishable from Evangelical and other conservative Christian groups." The named reference "RELTOL" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page ). "During my time with the mission, I found Jews for Jesus to be a Christian ministry (or Messianic, if you prefer) with a passion for the good news about Jesus and a heartfelt dedication to communicating the message of the Messiah in the most loving, forthright and creative ways possible." Pastor Lev Leigh. Richmond, CA ( Letters From JFJ Alumni ) "... Jews for Jesus and other Christian groups who hold to the uniqueness of Christ." ( Jews for Jesus Leader Contradicts American Catholic Bishops. August 19, 2002) "Clothed in colorful shirts with large writing identifying their Christian group, Jews for Jesus has been keeping up with the 24-hour-running city, handing out tens of thousands of literature and promoting their evangelistic campaign – Behold Your God – through media outlets." ( Christian Post . [1] ) Is "Jews for Jesus" Jewish or Christian? It is inherited from our parents. Our people are not of one culture; we have diverse cultural expressions (Ashkenazi/Sephardi, Georgian/Russian, Ethiopian, Persian, etc.). Our people are not of one religion. While Judaism might be the traditional religion for many Jewish people, Jews are still considered Jewish even though they might be atheists or even if they embrace other beliefs. Those who say that Jews who believe in Jesus are errant Jews or misguided Jews are entitled to their opinions. But they are not entitled to negate our Jewishness. We are Jews by birth and that cannot change." Jews for Jesus Q&A: Can you explain how one can be a Jew and a Christian at the same time? That seems like a contradiction in terms "There is virtual unanimity across all denominations [of Judaism ] that Jews for Jesus are not Jewish." (Kaplan, Dana Evan. The one exception is Christianity, which is perceived to be incompatible with any form of Jewishness. Jews for Jesus and other Messianic Jewish groups are thus seen as antithetical to Judaism and are completely rejected by the majority of Jews". "To make the record clear, Jews for Jesus is a Christian missionary organization – period." Jews for Jesus: Jewish or Christian? Although Messianic Judaism claims to be Jewish, and many adherents observe Jewish holidays, most Jews regard Messianic Judaism as deceptive at best, fraudulent at worst. They charge that Messianic Judaism is actually Christianity presenting itself as Judaism." (Balmer, Randall. "I do not seek, of course, covertly (as sometimes Jews for Jesus do) or overtly, to convert myself, or any other Jew to Christianity..." (Boyarin, Daniel. The Partition of Judaeo-Christianity , University of Pennsylvania Press, July 2004, p. xii). "Certain Christian missionary groups have now set up a front organization called "Jews for Jesus," through which they entice naive Jews to Christianity..." (Stolper, Pinchas. Let's Examine The Facts", in Kaplan, Aryeh . These people, who believe that Christianity has taken over Judaism like some succubus that must now govern the behavior of its host body, seek to abolish the Jewish religion." ( Greenberg, Irving . I have no difficulty with Christianity. I even accept those Christians who would want me to convert to Christianity so long as they don't use coercion or duplicity and are willing to listen in good faith to my reasons for being Jewish. I do have a major problem with those Christians who would try to mislead me and other Jews into believing that one can be both Jewish and Christian." (Lotker, Michael. Among other results, this has given rise to groups of 'messianic Jews', of which 'Jews for Jesus' is the most outstanding example. There are a vast and growing numbers of these groups, and they differ in how much Jewish ritual is mixed with conventional Christian belief. One end of the spectrum is represented by Jews For Jesus, who simply target Jews for conversion to Christianity using imitations of Jewish ritual solely as a ruse for attracting the potential Jewish converts. On the other end are those who don't stress the divinity of Jesus, but present him as the 'Messiah.'" "Messiah Truth. Messianic Judaism: A Christian Missionary Movement" . Meeting the Challenge: Hebrew Christians and the Jewish Community Others who oppose the evangelism related activities of Jews for Jesus: Benjamin Hubbard; John Hatfield, James Santucci (1997). The best known of these organization is Jews for Jesus...". This is a movement of people often of Jewish background who have come to believe Jesus is the expected Jewish messiah... They often have congregations independent of other churches and specifically target Jews for conversion to their form of Christianity." ( Harries, Richard . This group... has a sole motivational goal of converting Jews to Christianity." Fogel, Keith and Marian E.

Messianic Jewish organization Jews for Jesus is a non-profit Messianic Jewish Christian organization that proselytizes to Jews . They believe that Jesus is the Christ and the Son of God , unlike Judaism , which views Jesus as a false prophet. Jews for Jesus is not considered a Jewish organization by any Jewish authorities.

Messianic Jewish organization Jews for Jesus is an international Christian missionary organization headquartered in San Francisco, California that is affiliated with the Messianic Jewish religious movement. The group is known for its proselytism of Jews and promotes the belief that Jesus is the Christ and the Son of God . It was founded in 1970 by Moishe Rosen , as Hineni Ministries , before being incorporated under its current name in 1973. There are no Jewish religious authorities that consider Jews for Jesus to be a Jewish organization. Rabbinic Jewish authorities point out that there is only one mention of the Old Testament in its "Statement of Faith". Additionally, the Supreme Court of Israel determined that Messianic Jews are not actually Jews, as belief in Jesus as the Messiah is not a Jewish value. Instead, most Jews view Jesus as a false prophet and a failed messiah claimant. The New York Times . The misunderstood Jew : the Church and the Scandal of the Jewish Jesus .

Messianic Jewish organization Jews for Jesus is an international Christian missionary organization headquartered in San Francisco, California , that is affiliated with the Messianic Jewish religious movement. The group is known for its proselytism of Jews and promotes the belief that Jesus is the Christ and the Son of God . It was founded in 1970 by Moishe Rosen as Hineni Ministries before being incorporated under its current name in 1973. There are no Jewish religious authorities that consider Jews for Jesus to be a Jewish organization, mainly because the founder is an ordained Baptist minister and should therefore not be involved in reshaping Judaism . Rabbinical authorities point out that there is only one mention of the Old Testament (the Tanakh to Jews) in its "Statement of Faith". Additionally, the Supreme Court of Israel determined that Messianic Jews are not actually Jews as belief in Jesus as the Messiah is not a Jewish value. Instead, most Jews view Jesus either as a good Jewish teacher or as a false prophet , but most certainly a failed messiah claimant. The New York Times . The misunderstood Jew : the Church and the Scandal of the Jewish Jesus .