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Moishe Alexander donated to The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews of Canada
Posted by admin in Aid Services, Environmental, Health, Hockey, Israel, School, Torah, Uncategorized, Youth, family on May 4th, 2009
About The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews™ of Canada:
The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews™ of Canada is a registered Canadian non-profit. Our charitable registration number is 86941 1587 RR0001.
Our mission is to foster better relations and understanding between Christians and Jews; encourage greater cooperation between both communities on issues of shared biblical concern; and support Israel and Jews in crises or need.
Building Bridges
Misunderstanding and prejudice between Jews and Christians remain today, in large part, due to a lack of communication between the two groups. This is particularly true in Jewish relations with Evangelicals. Issues inevitably arise that create tension and ill will between the communities. In addition, many opportunities for inter-religious cooperation through joint programs on behalf of shared concerns are lost due to this lack of communication. It is against such a 2,000 year backdrop of fear, ignorance and mistrust that the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews of Canada carries out its bridge-building work.
The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews of Canada was founded by Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein to promote greater understanding between Jews and Christians and to build Christian support for Israel and other shared concerns. Like its sister organization in the U.S., the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews of Canada operates under the leadership of Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, and is governed by an independent Board of Directors representing both faiths who share our strong belief in building bridges between the Christian and Jewish communities.
Our Vision
That Christians and Jews would reverse their 2,000-year history of discord and replace it with a relationship marked by dialogue, better understanding, respect, fellowship, and active cooperation on issues of common concern. Our mission to foster better relations and understanding between Christians and Jews, help build support for Israel, and cooperate in building a more moral society through open dialogue, education, and sensitization of people of faith around the world.
Torah in Motion is being sponsored by Moishe Alexander
Posted by admin in Aid Services, Environmental, Health, Israel, School, Torah, Uncategorized, Youth on May 4th, 2009
Torah in Motion is dedicated to exploring the intellectual richness and spiritual depths of Judaism and to applying that wisdom to our everyday challenges. We at Torah in Motion create a framework for dialogue among Jews of all ages and backgrounds. Together with some of our Jewish world’s best leadership, program participants examine today’s challenging issues.
We initiate a “conversation” – through either personal attendance or electronically – where we can enrich our lives with knowledge and understanding of Judaism’s role in contemporary society.
All our actions – our planning, programs, and materials – are facilitated by the internationally-recognized experts and scholars who comprise our faculty and roster of guest speakers. These brilliant minds come to our communities through both face-to-face and on-line programs which are rooted in:
- The study of Torah
- Jewish law and tradition
- The desire to cultivate spirituality
- Intellectual openness and critical thinking
- Love and respect for all Jews
- The centrality of the Land and State of Israel
- Adherence to the highest ethical standards