News for Christians Christian priest attacks Jewish minor - in Jerusalem's Old CityChristian priest attacks disabled haredi minor - but is not arrested. 'Christian anti-Semites reached new low,' attorney says. Lockdown eased for Christians; prayer up to 100 people togetherCoronavirus Cabinet approves special reliefs for Christian houses of worship. Synagogues on Yom Kippur had much stricter restrictions. Police close Christian prayer gathering in EilatGroup of Christians holds mass prayer gathering, police arrive to enforce Health Ministry regulations. 110,000 shekels for those affected by coronavirus in SamariaChristian Friends of Israeli Communities in Judea and Samaria donate food coupons to the needy in Samaria. Replacement theologist antisemitismHow they can cleanse their souls: Stop thinking that God changes his mind, because that means the Islamists are right. Christian students celebrate life-changing journey in Israel'Passages,' a special program which brings Christian students for a visit in Israel, is celebrating five years of activity. President Rivlin: State of Israel is committed to religious freedom for allPres. Rivlin emphasizes commitment to Christian holy sites, says nearly all mines cleared from Land of Monasteries area. Christian groups gift Torah scroll to German Jewish communityJewish Community of Thuringia in central Germany to receive a new Torah scroll from local Christian groups. ADL: Foster agency's Christians-only policy is discriminatoryADL protests Christians-only policy at government-funded NC foster care agency. Directive to label Israeli products an 'anti-Jewish regulation'Dutch Christians rebuff officials seeking labeling of Israeli settlement goods. 'Christians may run for office, but Muslims can't vote for them'Professor of shari'a at Qatar University: Impermissible for Muslims to vote for non-Muslim candidates, as shari'a says ruler must be Muslim. FBI convenes Muslim, Jewish, Christian leaders over securityFBI convenes meeting of leaders of Muslim, Jewish and Christian groups to discuss means of preventing attacks on religious institutions. Pope Francis: ‘A Christian cannot be an anti-Semite’Pontiff laments anti-Semitic attacks, calls to 'ban anti-Semitism' during audience with Jewish emissaries. Rivlin: Dark times for Christians in Middle EastPresident speaks with Christian Media Summit about plight of Christians in region, restoration of important Christian holy site in Israel. Why these Dutch Christians are celebrating SukkotDutch churches build sukkot for their congregants in appreciation of holiday's ecological significance. Millions of Brazilians hail Israel during annual Christian marchAbout 2 million people cheer for Israel during annual march, among the biggest religious events in Brazil. 'Christians flee PA oppression'Islam expert Dr. Ephraim Herrera explains how Christians went from 85% of Bethlehem's population before Oslo to under 10% today. Church of the Holy Sepulchre remains closed for second dayChristian pilgrims unable to visit their holy site as Church leaders protest tax on non-church related businesses. Watch: Christian media leaders explain why Israel mattersChristian media members from the US and around the world gather in Jerusalem in 'attempt to help Christians understand why Israel matters. PA Apartheid against Christians in BethlehemChurch desecration, harassment, and violence have been causing Christians to move out of Bethlehem since the PA took over the city. Pro-Israel Asians support survivors & lost tribesShalom Israel Asia Pacific held its annual event for the benefit of Holocaust survivors and members of Bnei Menashe. We spoke with founder. Jewish groups decry anti-occupation statementJewish organizations slam statement by leading Christian groups blaming Israel almost entirely for the conflict with the Palestinians. Analysis: Ceasefire in Syria means time to reloadDr. Y. Blanga, historian and expert on Syrian affairs at Bar Ilan University, says the ceasefire won’t last. Netanyahu greeted by Israeli flags and shofarPro-Israel Christians greet PM Netanyahu outside Dutch parliament waving Israeli flags and blowing a Shofar to show support for Israel. Trump supporter backtracks on Sanders conversionPastor who urged the religious conversion of Bernie Sanders says he hadn’t meant to insult the “Jewish faith.” Syria: Christian leader escapes assassinationPatriarch Ignatius Aphrem II, head of Syriac Orthodox church, targeted in commemoration of Ottoman massacre of Christians; three killed. Map: Christians facing violent Muslim persecutionChristian aid group publishes 'Prayer Map' highlighting countries where Christians face violent persecution by Islamic extremists. 'Conflict not a war against religion, but hate'Rivlin meets with Christian leaders in Israel ahead of New Years' to emphasize Israel's value of free speech, religion. 'Price tag'? Palestinians burn down Christmas treeSuspected Islamists arrested for burning down Christmas tree in Samaria, highlighting silent assault on Christians under PA. 'Terror is Terror' - Against Jews or ChristiansHosting Christian leaders, Rivlin urges Israel to 'act firmly' after rock attacks, draws parallels to attacks on Christian sites. US, UK 'Ignore Christian Refugees, Prefer Muslims'Homeless Christians from Syria and Lebanon who manage to reach Western nations often suffer discrimination, says Gatestone Institute.Muslims to Refugees: Convert, or Become SlavesMuslim charities tell homeless Christians in Pakistan that they must convert to receive aid, or else become bonded servants. Rivlin Vows to Protect Christians'Israel, as a Jewish and democratic state [...] holds dear its responsibility to protect, the freedom and safety of all faiths in Israel.' ISIS Demolishes Ancient Monastery in SyriaISIS demolishes monastery founded more than 1,500 years ago in central Syria. ISIS Abducts 60 Christians Who Already Fled OnceWill the Christian world respond? Large number of Christians among 230 total civilians kidnapped in capture of central Syrian town.Displaced Iraq Christians in Frontline PrayerChristian clerics pray in ruins of a monastery not far from jihadists, marking a year since Christians driven from ancient centers. Christian Poles Give Refuge to Syrian ChristiansIndividual efforts of mainly Protestant groups in Poland have opened the door for Christians fleeing the war and bloodshed in Syria. Did Christian Soldier Really Make Up Attack?Attorney who represented Christian soldier says he was indeed attacked by Muslims but was warned not to complain.Syrian Priest Released After a Week in CaptivityFranciscan priest serving in northern Syria released after almost a week in the hands of allegedly jihadist kidnappers. Pope Condemns 'Third World War' on ME ChristiansVatican calls mass exodus, persecution of Christians throughout the region 'genocide' and urges world leaders to act.Belgium Helps Hundreds of Christians Escape SyriaIn recent months, 244 Christians have escaped Syria and received refugee status in Belgium, government reports.Syrian Priest Feared Kidnapped by Al QaedaFather Dhiya Aziz becomes latest Christian leader to be abducted in Syria, after not returning from 'consultations' with Nusra Front leader. Christians Fight Back Against ISIS's Islamic WarAfter suffering choice of forced conversion, tax to stay Christian or death, Iraqi Christians are taking up arms to fight for their faith. PA Ignores ISIS Threat to Rid J'lem of ChristiansPLO govt. calls for 'Palestinian unity,' failing to note ISIS called for genocide against Christian Arabs in capital city during Ramadan. ISIS in Jerusalem Threatens ChristiansFor the first time 'ISIS Palestine' publishes fliers in eastern part of the capital city threatening 'revenge' against Christians. Syrian Christian Beheads ISIS JihadistSyrian Christian fighter beheads ISIS jihadist to avenge people executed by the group in northeastern Syria. Poland to Take in Syrian Christian Refugees60 families fleeing 'barbaric' Islamist violence to be accepted for asylum, days after Poland rejected EU asylum quota. Israel Welcomes Christian Version of 'Birthright'Amb. Dermer says student participants will 'strengthen their Christian faith,' as they follow the path of 'the rabbi from Galilee.' Students Help Christian Refugees Fleeing ISISIm Tirtzu, Israeli Christian Recruitment Forum team up with Israeli volunteers to aid Christians in Iraq and Syria. Rabbi Riskin: Not Proselytizing But Rather PraiseChief Rabbi of Efrat rejects haredi attack over interfaith Independence Day thanksgiving prayer. 'What could be more appropriate than this?' ISIS Video Shows Execution of Ethiopian ChristiansJihadists behead, shoot scores of kidnapped Ethiopian Christians in gory new video; vow more killings until Christians accept Islam. US Christians Back Emerging Private War on ISISAs jihadists threaten to wipe out Iraqi Christians, their US coreligionists are backing a controversial private war against ISIS.Christians Fight for Legacy versus ISISDecimated by 12 years of war in Iraq and Syria, Christians find refuge in Kurdistan and in a new militia. In 10 Days: UN Confab on Threats to ME ChristiansConference April 17 will expose the terrible threat Christians face in the Middle East, and will be open to the public. Christians Celebrate Easter in Jerusalem1,500 people convene at the Garden Tomb at sunrise Sunday to celebrate the Christian holiday; travelers flock from all over the world. Expert: Syria is Fragmenting for the BetterPinhas Inbari says that Syria is breaking apart, despite the desire to end the war with a strong government in Damascus. WJC Prez: Jews and Christians Must Act in UnisonLauder says Jews have a responsibility to help embattled Christians in Middle East, as Christians must help fight anti-Semitism. |
