Knesset Christian Allies Caucus

The Knesset Christian Allies Caucus is a caucus within the Israeli Knesset that seeks to build a direct line of communication, cooperation and coordination between the Knesset and Christian leaders around the world. Josh Reinstein[1] serves as the Caucus Director. The Caucus has been co-chaired by MK David Rotem (till March 31, 2015) and MK Gila Gamliel.

The caucus was launched by Yuri Shtern in 2004. [2][3]

Knesset Christian Allies Caucus inspired a network of Israel Allies Caucuses in 36 parliaments around the world.[4][5] Today, the Israel Allies Foundation[6] serves as the umbrella organization helping coordinate the work of these various caucuses into a unified pro-Israel voice.

The Knesset Christian Allies Caucus has four goals:

  • To highlight the contribution of Christians in the US, Europe and worldwide to Israel's security needs and the welfare of the Jewish people.
  • To raise Israelis' awareness of Christian support for Jewish aspirations in the land of Israel.
  • To assist Israeli Christians with bureaucratic hurdles they may encounter.
  • To educate Christians about the Jewish state in order to mobilize support for Israel.

The Israel Allies Caucus in the American Congress was modeled on the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus.[7]

See also

References
  1. cac.org.il
  2. Lefkowitz, Etgar (1 March 2009). "Christian Allies Caucus seeks to broaden ties. MK David Rotem named new chairman of cross-party parliamentary lobby". Jerusalem Post. ProQuest 319679833.
  3. "Knesset Christian Allies Caucus celebrates anniversary". Y-Net. 10 January 2008. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
  4. Fendel, Hillel (28 May 2017). "What Rabbi Benny Elon Did For Jerusalem". Jewish Press. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
  5. Pro-Israel Congressional Caucus to Meet Knesset Christian Allies Caucus. The Jerusalem Post. February 19, 2014.
  6. www.israelallies.org
  7. Lefkowitz, Etgar (28 July 2006). "Israel Allies Caucus formed in US Congress". Jerusalem Post. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.


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