A new campaign called “Stand for Israel” aims to mobilize 100,000 American churches and one million Christians to express solidarity with Israel. The campaign will be run by Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, founder and president of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, and Ralph Reed, former executive director of the Christian Coalition.
Rabbi Eckstein, whose Fellowship last year presented a $1 million check to the Jewish Agency for use in immigrant absorption, says, “Jews are only now beginning to understand the depth of support they have among conservative Christians. Once the potential of this immense reservoir of good will is fully comprehended by the Jewish people..., you will see support for Israel in the United States swell dramatically.” Reed said, “America has always cherished its friendship with Israel, and religious conservatives and evangelical Christians are among its strongest supporters.\" The Stand For Israel campaign will include a web site, fax alerts, a media campaign and a briefing for Christian leaders with Israeli representatives.
Rabbi Eckstein, whose Fellowship last year presented a $1 million check to the Jewish Agency for use in immigrant absorption, says, “Jews are only now beginning to understand the depth of support they have among conservative Christians. Once the potential of this immense reservoir of good will is fully comprehended by the Jewish people..., you will see support for Israel in the United States swell dramatically.” Reed said, “America has always cherished its friendship with Israel, and religious conservatives and evangelical Christians are among its strongest supporters.\" The Stand For Israel campaign will include a web site, fax alerts, a media campaign and a briefing for Christian leaders with Israeli representatives.