Zalman Kravitz - Jews for Judaism (Page 11)

Tears in The Blink of an Eye

Although I was only nine years old, I recall the moment I heard the tragic news that President Kennedy was assassinated. I cried and was instantly transformed into someone who had to cope with the realities of death and evil. We all experience transformative moments. For some, it is the death of a parent, friend or sports hero, and for others, the birth of a child. In the blink of an eye, we go from one reality to another. King Solomon recognized the power of transformation when he proclaimed

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 2 min read

Defending My Faith at 35,000 Feet

Defending My Faith at 35,000 Feet On a flight to Israel, I was seated next to a man named John, who happened to be an evangelical Christian. John shared his excitement about visiting the “Holyland” for the very first time. Our conversation was cordial. However, at 35,000 feet, John challenged me to accept Jesus and the New Testament. I preferred not to debate while on a plane, so I asked him to stop and respect my personal space. However, this zealous Christian persisted in sharing his faith

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 3 min read

The Miraculous Kick That Saved a Life

The Miraculous Kick That Saved a Life My interest in martial arts began when I was 12 years old. I wrestled in high school and was on my college judo team, and over the years, I have practiced various techniques. More recently, I trained extensively in Israeli Krav Maga with world-renowned expert Amir Perets. Workouts can be strenuous and painful. Injuries are common and getting kicked is par for the course. However, on February 16, 2020, while training with a former Navy Seal, I was surprised

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 3 min read

Spiritual Freedom In The Blink of an Eye

Spiritual Freedom In The Blink of an Eye I recall the moment I heard the tragic news of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. My initial reaction was disbelief — and then I cried. In the blink of an eye, I was transformed from an innocent child to someone confronted with the realities of life and death. Everyone experiences transformative moments. For some, it is the death of a parent or a friend, and for others, it is the birth of a child. These events transform us instantaneously from

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 3 min read

Confronting Anti-Semitism on Campus

Confronting Anti-Semitism on Campus I have encountered street preachers who share the gospel on college campuses. Once, I witnessed a preacher who attracted a large crowd of students by spewing insults and condemnation at professors, women, and other minorities. A crowd of students gathered to heckle the preacher. He then launched an anti-Semitic tirade which included the statements that Jews have all the money, the Jews killed Jesus, and the Jews are going to Hell. Upon hearing this, a Jewis

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 4 min read

Missionaries Masquerade in the Guise of Judaism

Missionaries Masquerade In The Guise Of Judaism As part of Jews for Judaism’s outreach efforts, we visit messianic conferences held by groups such as the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations and Jews for Jesus. On one occasion in New Mexico, my colleague, Rabbi Michael Skobac, and I checked into the hotel and spent the majority of our time in the lobby. When approached, we eagerly dialogued with Jews about their decision to accept Christianity. During one cordial conversation with a “messi

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 3 min read

Why I Refused to Turn the Other Cheek

Why I Refused to Turn the Other Cheek When I receive anti-Semitic emails, I immediately delete them. However, while staffing a Jewish information table on a college campus, I was the victim of a verbal anti-Semitic outburst that turned violent. This individual, who disliked Jews, attempted to punch me. Fortunately, years of martial arts training enabled me to defend myself. I blocked the punch and held the assailant down until the police arrived. One student who witnessed the event was visibl

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 3 min read

I Made It Clear: I’m Not Going to Hell

I Made It Clear: I’m Not Going to Hell One afternoon, while watching my grandchildren at the park, I was approached by a young Christian woman. She noticed that I was Jewish and asked if I offered animal sacrifices as described in the Bible. I explained that sacrifices were offered only in the Temple, and since its destruction, we were instructed to “Offer our prayers in place of sacrifices”(Hosea 14:1-3). Unconvinced, she disrespectfully told me I was going to hell because without sacrifices

blood atonement there is no atonement for sin without the shedding of blood

Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 3 min read