The Media Review is an English-language synopsis of articles that were originally published in the Israeli press. The articles, most of which were written in Hebrew, focus on Messianic Jews and Christianity. This synoptic translation is a Caspari Center exclusive. The Media Review reports what was said in the press irrespective of its accuracy, and the information does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Caspari Center. On occasion the editor includes explanatory matter in brackets, preceeded by the words [Editor’s note:].

Your gift is crucial in helping us provide this vital chronicle of Israeli Messianic history. Please click here to make a contribution, and specify that your donation is for the Media Review. Or send your contribution to our U.S. office at Caspari Center, PO Box 147, Wheaton IL 60187. (Tax deductible in the U.S.)

Complete archives of the original articles are available in the Caspari Center library. To request copies of original articles, or for any other correspondance, please contact us.

During the week covered by this review, we received 2 articles on the subject of Messianic Jews and Christians in Israel.

1 dealt with Messianic Jews

1 dealt with Christians in Israel

This week's sparse Review included a response to last week's article on Yad L'Achim's ties with the Ministry of the Interior.

Haaretz, October 9, 2009

In response to last week's article reporting Yad L'Achim's involvement with the Interior Ministry, Gideon Engler from Rehovot wrote: "Yuval Azulai's piece ... about the harassment and conflict with 'Messianic Jews' was shocking. The worst part of such actions is not the harassment and plotting of the Orthodox organization Yad L'Achim but the fact that they inform on Messianic Jews to the Interior Ministry - which in turn collaborates with the organization and keeps files on those whom it suspects of being Messianic Jews. A top official within the Interior Ministry even accused the latter of activity against the Jewish people through missionary work. Even if there are those within the Messianic community who disseminate literature about their faith, this is their right in a democratic country, because in doing so they are not forcing their opinion on anyone. Rather, it is the Interior Ministry who is doing so by investigating Israeli citizens with regard to their beliefs and lifestyle - something which unfortunately recalls the agenda of the Inquisition."

Back to top

Haaretz, October 9, 2009

This report looked at the Christian community living at Bethel, which has been the subject of several pieces in the Israeli media (see previous Reviews from 2007 and 2009).

Back to top