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Q&A: Frequently asked questions 1. Why do you love Israel so much if you are not Jewish? http://shalomchesed.blogspot.com/2016/07/why-love-israel-and-jewish-people-when.html - please see my essay "Why I Love Israel and the Jewish People" It is true that I have faith that ties me to the geographical, historical, and cultural land of Israel, but this is not the only reason why I love Israel and the Jewish people. When I first traveled to Israel, on my senior trip, I fell in love with the beauty of the country and the culture of the people. 2. Are you trying to convert to Judaism? I have no intention of converting to Judaism. I find Judaism as one of the most dynamic religions in the world. I believe it would take a lifetime to study the richness of this religion. It is my goal to learn as much as possible about the many observances of Judaism, simply for how it fascinates me. 3. Are you trying to be Jewish? I am not trying to become Jewish, or somehow seeki
I found this statement on the Palestinian- Israeli conflict and I thought it was fascinating! If it is too long for you, then maybe just the conclusion will do... A Statement on Israel & the Palestinians by Christ Church Guest House http://www.cmj-israel.org/ Conclusion CMJ commits itself to move beyond the present debate amongst Christians, which is often characterized by sterile polarization and inflammatory words, to show understanding and tolerance and to focus on reconciliation, justice and peace for both Israelis and Palestinians. It appeals to mission agencies and the wider church to cooperate in this. CMJ recognizes the great complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian dispute but believes that the power of God is infinitely greater than this complexity and that we should pray for his sovereign purposes to prevail. Introduction CMJ was founded in 1809 by Evangelical Christians who believed that the Christian gospel, which came from a Jewish context, should be shared with Jewi