Evangelical

 An antique illustration of Esther's banquet from the Purim story from a book published in London in

Christian conservatives have appropriated Queen Esther as a symbol. Let’s take her back.

As Purim nears, conservatives are invoking Queen Esther to justify policies that critics say threaten democracy and civil rights in the US.

By AMICHAI LAU-LAVIE/JTA , JULIE DORF/JTA
04/03/2025

Evangelical support for Israel: NRB breakfast unites Christians against antisemitism

“Four years ago, I stood in this room and warned that this fight against antisemitism is your fight," said CAM Director of Christian Outreach and Engagement.

A Jewish atheist calls out evangelicals for 'undermining democracy' — and Christianity

Rauch’s new book takes Protestants to task for a “politicized, partisan, confrontational, and divisive” version of faith that has helped make America “ungovernable.”

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
23/02/2025

Netanyahu won’t meet with Jewish org. leaders during US visit

During the week, Netanyahu met with senior administration officials and even a group of senior Evangelical leaders at the beginning of his trip.

 MIKE HUCKABEE attends a Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Florida, in 2021.

The clear and urgent need for Evangelical trips to Israel

By working with pro-Israel Jewish groups on campuses, this initiative could amplify efforts to defend Israel, counter misinformation, and build a united front for the future.

30/01/2025

Editor's Notes: Mike Huckabee’s appointment signals evangelical shift in Israel-US diplomacy

Huckabee's time as ambassador will likely strengthen what I’d like to call “Evangelical Diplomacy”—a unique Judeo-Christian partnership between Evangelicals and Jews.

06/12/2024

Global evangelical leaders rally in solidarity for Israel after October 7

The event brought together Evangelical leaders representing a quarter of a billion Christians worldwide in a strong show of support for Israel.

Evangelical leader donates 28 armored ambulances, including in memory of Hersh Goldberg-Polin

"The people of Israel are indebted to this great man and organization.”

Forging bonds of faith: A Rabbi's journey with evangelical Christians in Poland

On an interfaith mission to Poland, a rabbi finds new friendships with evangelical leaders as they confront Holocaust history and explore Jewish life together.

By JOSHUA STANTON
21/08/2024

Rabbis and Christian leaders call for prayers after Trump shot at rally

Many senior religious leaders in the Evangelical stream of Christianity have also asked their followers to pray for Trump.

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