Faith Leaders Rally Lawmakers for Israel Support Amid Rising Antisemitism

Rallying Support for Israel

• 🎯 Faith leaders from across the U.S. are in Washington D.C. this week to advocate for continued support for Israel.
• 🤝 The message to lawmakers is that support for Israel is not solely a Jewish or Christian issue, but an American issue, emphasizing a united front.
• 🗣️ Efforts include relationship building through events like a gala dinner and extensive meetings on Capitol Hill with groups from various states and congressional districts.

Combating Antisemitism

• 💡 A key focus is educating Christian leaders about the rise in antisemitism and empowering them to combat it at the local level.
• ⚖️ Discussions address difficulties lawmakers face in defining antisemitism, particularly concerning the IHRA definition and its examples.
• ✝️ Clarification is provided that the example regarding the accusation of Jews killing Jesus refers to the antisemitic trope of