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Tag: Jews For Jesus

0 Communities Jewish Law

What is Messianic Judaism?

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 22 May

Messianic Judaism is a religious movement comprising both Jews and non-Jews who adhere to traditional Jewish practices while believing in Jesus as the messiah.

0 Jewish Law Leadership

With a new leader and revamped strategy, it’s a second coming for Jews for Jesus

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 3 Jun 2024

Aaron Abramson, a former Israeli army member and believer in Jesus as the Messiah, has been appointed as the CEO of Jews for Jesus, making him the first Israeli to lead the organization known for its Christian missionary efforts to convert Jews.

0 Culture Television/Film

Backstage Pass: Ep. 159

Unorthodox · 21 Nov 2018

This episode of "Unorthodox" features discussions on comedian Travon Free's past antisemitic tweets and an interview with filmmaker Frederick Wiseman about his documentary "Monrovia, Indiana."

0 Politics Communities

Mike Pence Gets Jews For Jesus ‘Rabbi’ To Pray For Pittsburgh Synagogue Victims

Forward · 31 Oct 2018

Vice President Mike Pence faced criticism for including a Messianic Jewish rabbi, Loren Jacobs, to pray for the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting during a Republican rally in Michigan.

0 Culture History

Throwback Thursday: Ep. 42

Unorthodox · 26 May 2016

This episode of Unorthodox discusses the 1990s' cultural re-emergence, contemporary issues of marijuana legalization, and identity challenges for modern Jews.

0 Culture History

The Very First Jew for Jesus

Forward · 10 Apr 2012

Moishe Rosen, originally Martin Rosen, founded the controversial organization Jews for Jesus, a group focusing on converting Jews to Christianity by leveraging business tactics rather than theological arguments.