Converting: The best decision of her life

Published on March 7, 2013

When Donna Levine told her mother she had converted, the response was that she would burn in hell. A friend encouraged Levine to join Jews for Jesus. She had to explain to this friend that, unfortunately, that wouldn’t work.

Messianic Jewish groups claim rapid growth

Published on June 12, 2012

About 200 congregants filled the stain glassed-windowed sanctuary on a Shabbat morning this spring, praying, singing and welcoming new members. Among the newly welcomed members was a young Israeli man, named Yoav. Not really extraordinary news, except Congregation Beth Hallel in a northern suburb of Atlanta is not a typical synagogue. Indeed, it is a member of the International Alliance of Messianic Congregations and Synagogues (IAMCS), the largest ordaining body in the messianic Jewish movement.

Jews for Judaism Photo Contest to Award $500

By Ryan Torok
Published on May 30, 2012

Jews for Judaism, whose focus is on education, is looking for students to enter its second annual photography contest. The winner will receive $500, or a prize of equal value.

Santorum accepted paid speaking gig from Messianic Jews

By Brad A. Greenberg
Published on March 23, 2012

Dems to Palin: Bring up Rev.  Wright, we’ll bring up Rev. Muthee [VIDEO]

Published on October 8, 2008

Sarah Palin is saying more attention should be paid to the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Barack Obama's former pastor. Democrats counter that they are ready to fight back with their own barrage of guilt-by-association attacks.

Palin, proselytizing and Jews for Jesus

By Brad A. Greenberg
Published on September 4, 2008

McCain team: Palin rejects views of church’s Jews for Jesus speaker

By Ben Harris
Published on September 3, 2008

Vice presidential pick Sarah Palin says she doesn't share the views of a Jews for Jesus leader who at her church suggested that violence against Israelis resulted from God's judgment against Jews who have failed to embrace Jesus.

Strange Love

By David Suissa
Published on August 20, 2008

It was clear where the conversation was headed when Luke, speaking over melodic chants that included words like "Lord" and "heaven," asked if I had any "spiritual leanings."

National and World News Briefs from JTA

Published on July 13, 2006

Rallies Demand Gilad Shalit's Return; Palestinians Support Attacks from Gaza Strip, Poll Finds; Women's Area at Jerusalem's Western Wall Will Be Expanded; Four Jewish Denominations Join to Combat Major Jews for Jesus Campaign in N.Y.; Israeli Hotels Charge Tourists More; Reconstructionists Dedicate Camp JRF; Roman Polanski Draws on Holocaust for 'Oliver Twist'

A Tenuous Claim as a Jew for Jesus

By David Klinghoffer
Published on March 30, 2006

You know Jews for Jesus, the lovable San Francisco-based organization that uses the appeal of Jewish kinship to introduce Jews to "Y'shua ha Mashiach" (Jesus Christ). Its executive director is a pleasant fellow named David Brickner. After he critiqued my book, "Why the Jews Rejected Jesus," in a Jews for Jesus publication and later graciously retracted a prominent factual error he made, we started e-mailing.

Community Briefs

Published on December 25, 2003

Two rival teams will square off in Pasadena on New Year's Day. No, not USC vs. Michigan. Get ready for the ultimate grudge match: Jews for Judaism vs. Jews for Jesus.

The Battle for Jewish Souls

By Adam Wills
Published on November 14, 2002

The battle for Jewish souls is coming to Southern California, just in time for the holiday season.