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How to reply when the doorbell rings

How to reply when the doorbell rings

How to reply when the doorbell rings Jul. 2, 2008 Emanuel Feldman , THE JERUSALEM POST Many years ago, while a rabbi in Atlanta, I answered a knock on my door one Shabbat afternoon. Standing in front of me was a fine-looking couple - obviously non-Jewish. "Shabbat Shalom, rabbi," they said, and asked to have a word with me. I sensed that they were missionaries and asked them what the subject was. They replied that they wanted to talk to me about the "Son of God." I suggested that while I re
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Cozying up to prospective converts

Cozying up to prospective converts

By: Barry Yeoman Published:  11/15/2007 From JTA: Full Article on JTA FAIRFAX, Va. (JTA) -- The smell of fried latkes permeates Darrin and Sharon Speck’s two-story townhouse in this Washington suburb. It’s the second night of Chanukah, and the couple have gathered some friends and neighbors to celebrate. Three-dimensional Stars of David dangle over the entrance to a living room scattered with chocolate gelt. Small children, including two of their own, crawl around and babble. The only incon
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
The New Trojan Horse

The New Trojan Horse

At conferences and meetings throughout the world, evangelical Christians have been pondering their abysmal lack of success in converting us. Hampered by their spiritual near­sightedness however, they have difficulty imagining that we have any substan­tive objections to their re­ligious claims. Conse­quently, most of these Christians have opted for convenient rationalizations to resolve their frustrating dilemma. One of the more popular theories offered up suggests that Jewish peo­ple, because o
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Is there any way a person can avoid getting involved in a cult?

Is there any way a person can avoid getting involved in a cult?

We hope so! The first and most important safeguard is to realize that anyone can end up in a cult. Momentary crisis situations make people vulnerable. When you acknowledge that it can happen to you, you will be more aware and less gullible. This is especially significant considering the deceptive, seductive and extremely persuasive tactics of recruiters. Second, if you are going through a rough time and you are far from home, be especially careful who you place your trust in to help you. Call
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
How do Christians feel about "Jews for Jesus" groups?

How do Christians feel about "Jews for Jesus" groups?

A number of sensitive Christians have condemned the deceptions of groups like "Jews for Jesus." Other Christian individuals and groups have been less sensitive to Jewish community concerns, and Christian churches continue to spend over $250 million annually in the United States alone to convert Jews to Christianity. Most of the missionary and conversionary groups are affiliated with Protestant denominations. For more information about Judaism, explore our site www.jewsforjudaism.org For quest
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Dina's Story

Dina's Story

When I was young, my parents did not allow me to accompany my friends to church. I thought, "What's the harm?" I was curious. I wanted to see what they do in church. When I was sixteen, I went to church with a friend. I felt something powerful inside that I had never felt before. I was curious, why I hadn't felt this way when I went to Temple? I was as confused as a young Jewish girl can be. "Born-Again" Christians told me all my problems would go away if I accepted Jesus. The most enticing pa
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Zalman Kravitz
Why I became a Christian - then left it for Judaism

Why I became a Christian - then left it for Judaism

Susan (Shoshana) Zakar is a convert to Judaism.  Earlier in her life, she had decided she wanted to be Jewish, but circumstances prevented it.  She ended up becoming a fundamentalist Christian.  The following letter explains what drew her in. (a letter to an unmet friend written January, 2001) A friend asked me to write to you. Though you don't know me, I hope you will read on... My friend told me that you had decided to convert to Christianity. I was a fundamentalist Christian at one point
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz