Jews for Jesus
Jews for Jesus is a religious group that follows the teachings of Jesus but also practices traditional Jewish traditions. As the name indicates, Jews for Jesus consider themselves Jews,1 but are considered a Christian missionary group in the Jewish community.23 David Brickner is the organization's executive director. Brickner spoke at the church where vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is a member on August 17, 2008.4
Fast Facts
- Believe Jesus was the Messiah and died for the sins of humanity1
- Honors Jewish holidays1
- Celebrates Jewish life-cycle events, such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah and Bris1
- Practices envangelism and actively reaches out to Jews with the message that Jesus of Nazareth was the Messiah1
- Executive Director: David Brickner1
- Founded: 1973 in San Francisco by Moishe Rosen1
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David Brickner | Judaism | Christianity | Jesus of Nazareth
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