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ISRAELI MISSIONARIES DISTORT THE RABBIS’ WORDS My wife and I were ecstatic when we were expecting our first child. Our joy turned to anxiety when my wife went into labor ten weeks before her due date. After checking with our doctor, we rushed to the emergency room. For 24 hours, the doctors tried to stop the premature labor. When this failed, they gave us the bad news. On top of being premature, the baby was in the breech [feet first] position, the umbilical cord was wrap...Continue reading

THE JEWISH SOLDIER WHO REFUSED TO KNEEL TO THE POPE This week marks the 33rd anniversary of the passing of my father Morris Kravitz (Moshe ben Avraham), of blessed memory. He was born in 1921 and passed away in 1988 on the 24th of Nisan 5748. My father cherished family and Judaism.. During World War II, Master Sergeant Morris (Moe) Kravitz fought bravely in the North African campaign in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Sicily, and Italy.... Before making his way to Rome for a much-needed leave, his fellow soldiers asked an unusual favor. Would their sergeant visit the Vatican and get rosary beads blessed by the Pope to send home to their mothers? After taking a photo outside the Tomba del Milite Ignoto [the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier] Sergeant Kravitz made a detour to the Vatican. He purchased two dozen rosaries and waited in a special hall to ensure the Pope blessed the beads. When Pope Pius the 12th entered the room, everyone kneeled to greet him. Everyone except my father. When the Pope asked for an explanation, my father politely explained that he was Jewish, and we kneel only to God. The Pope responded that he understood and respected him. Like Mordechai, who would not bow to Haman (Esther 3:5), my father’s refusal to kneel exemplified the essence of the Jewish faith. His example strengthens me in my battle to counteract groups that want Jews to worship false gods. This week’s Torah portion Shemini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47), speaks about God’s command to distance ourselves from unclean animals. These laws are as meaningful and relevant today as they were thousands of years ago. First and foremost, the kosher food laws are an opportunity to connect to God by following His will. However, on a deeper level, they teach us self-control and the importance of realizing that the world is not ours to do with as we please. God has charged us with the responsibility of guarding this precious earth. My father did this by fighting a war to protect the world and defeat tyranny. I am proud to carry on his legacy by fighting for the survival of the Jewish people. I will also honor my father by reciting the mourner’s kaddish, sponsoring Torah learning, and giving charity in his memory. Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Bentzion Kravitz P.S. Please join me in honoring my father's memory by making a contribution at www.jewsforjudaism.org/donate.

THE END TIMES: Everything You Wanted to Know but Never Had Anyone One to Ask A new video with Rabbi Eliezer Breitowitz To watch click this link https://www....youtube.com/watch?v=PDnj6thQUWE The End Days Point by Point with Rabbi Eliezar Breitowitz 1. Fundamentals of Faith Final Four Reward and Punishment 2. Religion tells a story that explains and makes sense of the word 3. Our chaotic world makes no sense theodicy 4. Answer: Our world is only a preliminary stage Olam Hazah Olam Haba 5. The overall scheme Leheitiv 6. Messianic Age 7. What is Olam Haba? Rambam 8. Where does Techiyas Hamesim (Resurrection of the Dead) fit in? Return to Olam Hazeh! 9. Ramban/Ramchal Addressing the problem of Adam Living Forever 10. One moment of Torah and Mitzvah JEWS FOR JUDAISM is an outreach organization that strengthens, preserves and defends Jewish identity by: Responding To Religious Coercion Promoting Critical Thinking Skills Providing Spiritual Guidance and Support JEWS FOR JUDAISM’s primary goal is to win back to Judaism those Jews who have been influenced by the following six threats to Jewish survival that are devastating the global Jewish community. 1. Hebrew-Christian missionaries convert thousands of Jews worldwide every year 2. Destructive cults cause many Jews to abandon family, friends and careers 3. Eastern religions, Buddhism and Hinduism are spiritual choices for many Jews 4. Apathy and ignorance leave many Jews unaware, unaffiliated and assimilated 5. Intermarriage is exploding with a 75% rate in some North American cities 6. Anti-Israel BDS on campus inhibits Jewish students from standing up for Israel and Judaism 7. In addition, to assist non-Jews who have left other religions, JEWS FOR JUDAISM also provides educational programs to help them embrace the Torah’s Seven Noachide Laws for Gentiles. JEWS FOR JUDAISM achieves its goals through their worldwide Internet outreach, Social Media, free educational programs, educational literature and counseling services that connect Jewish people to the spiritual depth, beauty and wisdom of Judaism. I am so grateful to have discovered the wonderful Jews for Judaism YouTube lectures by Rabbi Skobac. I am a Jew who converted to Christianity in college, but now, thanks to your online outreach, I have returned to Judaism. Thank you. Rebecca G. Jews for Judaism’s teachings had a great influence on me and on my wife. I greatly appreciate the tremendous work that you do to bring Jews back to Judaism. Jeff R In a nutshell, Jews for Judaism saves Jewish lives and keeps Jews Jewish. Your help is much needed and greatly appreciated. PLEASE SUPPORT JEWS FOR JUDAISM’S LIFE-SAVING WORK! Click here to donate: https://www.canadahelps.org/dn/24741 Thank you very much. JEWS FOR JUDAISM 3110 Bathurst St, PO Box 54042, Toronto, ON, CANADA M6A 3B7 T: 416-789-0020 F: 416-789-0030 EMAIL JEWS FOR JUDAISM: [email protected] VISIT: http://www.jewsforjudaism.ca FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/jewsforjudaismcanada YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/JewsforJudaismCanada TWITTER: https://twitter.com/JewsforJudaism1 DONATE: https://www.canadahelps.org/dn/24741

PASSOVER, DEPROGRAMMING, and a DELI SANDWICH Growing up in New York our family looked forward to celebrating Passover. I fondly recall my mother preparing matzah with butter for my lunch and my non-Jewish friends asking me to share it with them. At our Passover seder, we ate matzah to recall the bread of affliction and ate bitter herbs [maror] to remind us of the bitterness of slavery....Continue reading

Shalom, The upcoming Passover holiday is a time to enjoy family and celebrate freedom and religious tolerance. There are two types of freedom. Freedom from physical bondage and freedom from forces that threaten our spiritual survival.... Jews for Judaism is dedicated to combating religious coercion and threats to our heritage. With your help, we can split the sea of apathy and counteract the efforts of deceptive missionaries who spend millions of dollars each year targeting our children for conversion. Before the holiday, please support Jews for Judaism at www.jewsforjudaism.org/donate because together we can make a difference, provide free counseling and education services, and keep Jews Jewish. I wish you a happy and healthy Passover, Rabbi Bentzion Kravitz

ACHIEVE FREEDOM IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE Although I was only nine years old, 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 death and evil. Everyone experiences transformative moments. For some, it is the death of a parent or friend, and for others, a child’s birth. We are ...Continue reading

A MARTIAL ARTS MIRACLE SAVED MY LIFE I was attracted to martial arts more than 50 years ago when I was 12 years old. Over the years, I studied various techniques and was on my high school wrestling team and college judo team. Most recently, I trained extensively in Israeli Krav Maga with world-renowned expert Amir Peres. Getting kicked is part of any workout. However, during a February 16, 2020 training with a former Navy Seal, I was surprised when he unexpectedly kicked ...Continue reading

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DEFENDING MY FAITH AT 35,000 FEET On a flight to Israel, I was seated next to a stranger who was an evangelical Christian. He enthusiastically shared his excitement about visiting the Holyland for the very first time. Our conversation was cordial. However, at 35,000 feet, he challenged me to accept Jesus and the New Testament. I preferred not to debate the issue while on a plane, so I asked him to stop and respect my personal space. ...Continue reading

UNRAVELING THE MESSIANIC MYSTERY A Google search of the word Messiah generates 81 million results and many opinions concerning his identity. In Hebrew the word for Messiah is moshiach- and means anointed. This word can refer to various anointed objects and individuals (e.g., the altar, kings, priests, and prophets) consecrated for holy service. In Judaism, the Messiah is the ultimate anointed Jewish king who will usher in a messianic age. This belief originated in ...Continue reading