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Missionary group barbecue for IDF soldiers canceled

After the rabbi of a battalion in northern Israel discovered that the event scheduled for his soldiers was organized by Christian missionaries and the food was unsupervised the commander decided to cancel it.

Missionary group barbecue for IDF soldiers canceled

Jerusalem:

Dramatic rise in missionary activity in haredi neighborhoods

'Missionaries taking advantage of fear and uncertainty created by Gaza war,' Yad L'Achim warns.

Dramatic rise in missionary activity in haredi neighborhoods

Claiming Law of Return:

Messianic Jew demanding Israeli citizenship, authorities refuse

A 75-year-old US citizen who ran Messianic Jewish organizations is asking to immigrate to Israel. Authorities are working to deport him.

Messianic Jew demanding Israeli citizenship, authorities refuse

Leftist org. to haredi writer:

'Religion is stupid'

Yisrael Cohen complained about missionary materials, to which the Kumi Israel movement replied that religious Jews are no different.

'Religion is stupid'

Missionaries in Jerusalem

The focus of missionary activity in Israel, although forbidden by law, is Jerusalem. Op-ed.

Missionaries in Jerusalem

Missionaries targeting Orthodox Jewish communities in Jerusalem

The deputy mayor of Jerusalem warns that Christian missionaries have begun to target modern orthodox Jews in the city.

Missionaries targeting Orthodox Jewish communities in Jerusalem

Police officers turn violent against counter-missionary protest

Social media footage of the protest shows officers using excessive force against protesters, even those who did not resist.

Police officers turn violent against counter-missionary protest

Police Complaint:

Missionaries using Israeli dental clinics to convert Jews

Anti-assimilation group accuses missionaries of using dental clinics in Jerusalem and Haifa 'to spread the gospel.'

Missionaries using Israeli dental clinics to convert Jews

Missionary alert:

Dawson family trying to infiltrate Jerusalem haredi community

Notorious missionaries have moved to Israel after being exposed in the United States.

Dawson family trying to infiltrate Jerusalem haredi community

Missionary alert:

Notorious family posing as haredi Jews arrives in Jerusalem

Dawson family now calling themselves "Isaacson" reportedly living in Nachlaot, trying to gain citizenship.

Notorious family posing as haredi Jews arrives in Jerusalem

Missionary efforts targeting Jewish refugees in Moldova foiled

Anti-assimilation group claims it foiled attempts by Christian missionaries to proselytize Ukrainian Jewish refugees at Moldovan border.

Missionary efforts targeting Jewish refugees in Moldova foiled

Missionaries leave Ukrainian border to target Jewish New Yorkers

These Messianic missionaries were at the Ukraine border, and now they’re coming to New York.

Missionaries leave Ukrainian border to target Jewish New Yorkers

Islamic missionaries allowed to open stand in Haifa university

Students are outraged that the University of Haifa is allowing Muslim activists to market Islamic books and thought on campus.

Islamic missionaries allowed to open stand in Haifa university

Report: Missionaries planning mass baptism of Jewish refugees

US-based missionary group planning mass baptism for Jews fleeing Ukraine to Israel.

Report: Missionaries planning mass baptism of Jewish refugees

Chief of Staff to Yad L'Achim:

Missionaries not allowed on army bases

'No place for cult activity attempting to stab the Jewish people in the back,' Yad L'achim says.

Missionaries not allowed on army bases

Yad L'achim:

Missionaries taking aim at children through YouTube

Yad L'achim acts to block online missionary activity aimed at children during fifth wave of coronavirus pandemic.

Missionaries taking aim at children through YouTube

Revealed: Jerusalem Foundation renting office to missionaries

Yad L'Achim: 'Jewish donors have no idea missionaries are operating out of property purchased with their donations.'

Revealed: Jerusalem Foundation renting office to missionaries

Tax exemptions for missionaries in Israel?

Haredi MKs push back against bid by Justice Ministry and Tax Authority to grant tax-exempt status to Christian missionary group.

Tax exemptions for missionaries in Israel?

Group calls for removal of Christian missionaries from IDF

Missionary watchdog group urges Benny Gantz to remove missionaries from IDF, stop drafting 'cult members'.

Group calls for removal of Christian missionaries from IDF

Cafe baristas will serve you espresso — and tell you about Jesus

'If customers ask what we believe, we tell them, but we don’t go and missionize people or, or convert people,' Messianic pastor claims.

Cafe baristas will serve you espresso — and tell you about Jesus

Missionary center in Jerusalem targeting haredi youths closed

Anti-missionary group forces closure of large center in the capital which worked to proselytize among Orthodox Jewish youths.

Missionary center in Jerusalem targeting haredi youths closed

After being outed, top missionary resurfaces in northern Israel

Australian missionary who was forced out of moshav in southern Israel has surfaced in the north, a missionary watchdog group says.

After being outed, top missionary resurfaces in northern Israel

Missionaries targeting Israeli kids during summer vacation

Internal email reveals Christian missionaries are ramping up efforts to target Israeli kids for conversion, with surge in internet activity.

Missionaries targeting Israeli kids during summer vacation

Meretz MK proposes banning Jewish outreach aimed at minors

MK Tamar Zandberg proposes bill banning Jewish outreach activities for children, compares outreach to Christian missionary activity.

Meretz MK proposes banning Jewish outreach aimed at minors

Jerusalem synagogue revealed to be Christian missionary center

'Synagogue' and study hall in Jerusalem found to be used as Christian missionary training centers by missionaries posing as Orthodox Jews.

Jerusalem synagogue revealed to be Christian missionary center

A complex relationship made in heaven

If Jews feel threatened by some Christians through conversion or assimilation, Christianity itself feels threatened by Judaism. Op-ed.

A complex relationship made in heaven

Jewish apathy fuels missionary zeal

Israelis want to foster evangelical support, but often do not distinguish Christian missionaries from those who are not, Op-ed.

Jewish apathy fuels missionary zeal

Report:

'Haredi' family in Jerusalem outed as Christian missionaries

Haredi 'rabbi' outed as missionary who made Aliyah with fake documents, got tens of thousands of dollars from haredi charities

'Haredi' family in Jerusalem outed as Christian missionaries

Missionaries use Independence Day to proselytize Israeli Jews

Anti-Missionary group takes on Christian missionaries looking to convert Israelis at parks in central and northern Israel.

Missionaries use Independence Day to proselytize Israeli Jews

Missionaries in Israel selling fake mezuzahs

"Messianic Jews" in Israel selling empty mezuzot cases bearing Christian symbols to Russian-speaking Jews.

Missionaries in Israel selling fake mezuzahs

Congressman-elect admits trying to convert Jews to Christianity

25-year-old congressman-elect and part-time preacher, says he has converted Muslims and 'cultural Jews' - but has failed with religious Jews

Congressman-elect admits trying to convert Jews to Christianity

Rapper Nissim Black slams missionaries

Rap star Nissim Black condemns missionaries, opens up about his spiritual journey from Islam to Christianity to Judaism.

Rapper Nissim Black slams missionaries

Knesset cmte unanimously votes to deny missionaries tax benefits

Knesset Finance Committee votes unanimously to deny tax exemptions to missionary groups operating in Israel.

Knesset cmte unanimously votes to deny missionaries tax benefits

African American missionaries admit to targeting Ethiopian Jews

Bishop Plummer, an African American missionary, admits that he and his wife are deliberately targeting Ethiopian Jews because they're black.

African American missionaries admit to targeting Ethiopian Jews

Edu. Ministry site found referring teachers to missionary site

Teachers who entered the Education Ministry site for updates on new enrichment materials shocked after being referred to a missionary site.

Edu. Ministry site found referring teachers to missionary site

Rabbis say don't stay at 'missionary' hotel

Leading rabbis warn public against staying at hotel owned by Christian missionary, say it is forbidden to support missionaries.

Rabbis say don't stay at 'missionary' hotel

Exposed! Rabbi slams missionary TV in Israel for targeting Jews

Rabbi Tovia Singer discusses ongoing GOD TV controversy, and CEO Ward Simpsons' call to convert Jews to Christianity.

Exposed! Rabbi slams missionary TV in Israel for targeting Jews

'We'll never allow a missionary channel to broadcast in Israel'

Communications Minister and cable broadcasting authority vow to investigate new Christian TV channel over concerns of missionary activity.

'We'll never allow a missionary channel to broadcast in Israel'

How did a Christian missionary TV channel make it to Israel?

Israel's Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Council says it didn't know GOD TV was missionary channel planning on spreading Christianity to Jews

How did a Christian missionary TV channel make it to Israel?

Synagogues closed, church open

Yad L'Achim activists say missionary church continues operating in Ashdod: 'If synagogues are prohibited, no reason to allow church service'

Synagogues closed, church open

Rabbis of Ashdod unite to combat missionaries

Rabbis hasidic leaders in Ashdod issue a proclamation warning Ashdod's residents of missionaries, call for volunteers to raise awareness

Rabbis of Ashdod unite to combat missionaries

Sparks fly as missionaries try to convert rabbi at Israel Parade

Jewish outreach activist Rabbi Tovia Singer encounters Christian missionaries in Jerusalem during Israel Parade who try to convert him.

Sparks fly as missionaries try to convert rabbi at Israel Parade

Missionaries target children in Ashdod

Ignoring law, three missionaries try to lure children into accepting booklets on Christianity.

Missionaries target children in Ashdod

Missionary conference to be held in Haifa convention center

Conference by missionary cult to go ahead thanks to court order: 'How can court side with those who want to consume the Jewish people?'

Missionary conference to be held in Haifa convention center

Warning: Free tour of holy sites - a dangerous missionary ruse

Alert civilian notices suspicious ad for free tours, Yad L'Achim confirms: Tour includes chuch, sermons urging conversion.

Warning: Free tour of holy sites - a dangerous missionary ruse

Missionaries in Ashdod caught handing out gifts to children

Watchdog group warns that missionary movement posing as Jewish 'Beit Hillel' congregation trying to lure children in Ashdod with gifts.

Missionaries in Ashdod caught handing out gifts to children

Is Hasidic man who sued McDonalds actually a missionary?

Allegedly Hasidic man sued McDonald's for refusing to hire him over his beard. But why would Hasidic Jew work at non-Kosher establishment?

Is Hasidic man who sued McDonalds actually a missionary?

'Missionary attack on Independence Day'

Anti-missionary group warns against an international missionary campaign in Israel at its height on Independence Day.

'Missionary attack on Independence Day'

Missionaries from abroad aiming at Israeli Jews

Seventy missionaries from the US, Canada, and England push Israelis to 'talk' to them in the comfort of their homes.

Missionaries from abroad aiming at Israeli Jews

Missionaries building large center in Ashdod

Christian missionaries in Israel's south mislead local residents, plan new center to expand activities.

Missionaries building large center in Ashdod

Rabbinical Court says 'no' to missionaries

Tel Aviv Rabbinical Court refuses to approve ceremony for two missionaries wishing to marry.

Rabbinical Court says 'no' to missionaries

'The police beat him because of left-wing incitement'

Leader of anti-assimilation group hospitalized after being beaten by police following his arrest.

'The police beat him because of left-wing incitement'

Anti-assimilation group crashes Christian conference

Lehava chief arrested as dozens of activists break into conference featuring Christian missionaries.

Anti-assimilation group crashes Christian conference

'Missionary work in Israel a silent Holocaust'

Lehava activists protest missionary event in Jerusalem.

'Missionary work in Israel a silent Holocaust'

Lehava disrupts Christian conversion ceremony

Activists, including leader Bentzi Gopstein, disrupt baptisms in Rishon Leziyon, saving six Jews.

Lehava disrupts Christian conversion ceremony

Rishon Leziyon: Missionaries to hold conversions over Shabbat

Lehava, Yad Leachim to join hundreds of protesters in demonstration against Christian conversions this Shabbat.

Rishon Leziyon: Missionaries to hold conversions over Shabbat

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Jerusalem Light Festival hijacked by missionaries?

Anti-assimilation group blocks entrance to Christ Church in central Old City, after Jews were tricked into entering by light display.

Jerusalem Light Festival hijacked by missionaries?

Jewish activists 'assaulted by Christian missionaries'

Yad L'Achim files complaint to police, after one of its activists was hospitalized due to brutal assault.

Jewish activists 'assaulted by Christian missionaries'

Priest attempts to missionize security heads of Nahal Eshkol

Priest donated much needed security equipment - along with literature telling heads of security to accept Jesus.

Priest attempts to missionize security heads of Nahal Eshkol

Calls to arrest campaigner who branded missionaries 'vampires'

Left-wing activists claim Lehava leader Bentzi Gopshtain called all Christians 'vampires' in article calling to ban Christmas.

Calls to arrest campaigner who branded missionaries 'vampires'