Passages Organization Equips Christian Students to Combat Antisemitism

Combating Global Antisemitism

• 🌍 Antisemitism is a growing global concern, extending beyond the Middle East to manifest significantly within America.
• ⚠️ The issue has escalated rapidly, with antisemitic and anti-Israel sentiments now appearing on both the left and the right of the political spectrum.

Passages DC College Experience

• 🎓 Passages recently hosted a DC college experience with 150 students focused on training them to be effective pro-Israel advocates.
• 📰 A key component included training on how to detect antisemitic bias in media and news articles, using examples like a New York Times photo controversy.
• 🤝 Advocacy training sessions equipped students with practical skills to address these issues on their campuses.

Passages Israel Program

• ✈️ Dubbed the "Christian Birthright," Passages has historically sent thousands of Christian students to Israel annually.
• 📚 The program now emphasizes rigorous coursework, interviews, and year-long training to ensure participants become impactful advocates for Israel and the Jewish people.
• 🎯 The goal is to identify students with leadership potential who can effectively counter antisemitism.

Importance of Christian Support for Israel

• ✝️ Christianity's roots are in Judaism, making understanding and supporting the Jewish people essential from a faith perspective.
• 🇺🇸 Israel represents Judeo-Christian values foundational to the United States, acting as a beacon of hope in the Middle East.
• 🚩 Burning the Israeli flag alongside the American flag symbolizes an attack on shared Western values.

Future Initiatives and Support

• 🌱 Gen Z shows a trend towards faith, making this a critical time to shape their understanding and opinions.
• 🌐 Passages aims to send around 700 Christian students to Israel this year, with plans to increase numbers in the future.
• 🔗 More information and support opportunities are available on their website, passagesisrael.org.