“And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.”” (Genesis 12:3)
The Friends of Israel Refugee Relief Committee (1938)
In 1938 God raised up The Friends of Israel to help Jewish people escape the horrors of the Nazi Holocaust. Today we continue to stand against every form of anti-Semitism and support the right of the Jewish people to live in their ancient homeland, Israel. Below you will find a variety of opportunities to stand in solidarity with God’s chosen people.
The founders of The Friends of Israel. Seated from left to right: Lydia Buksbazen, Dr. Victor Buksbazen, Judge Edward Griffiths, Rev. Theo Wray, Robert Grasberger, and Der. Walter Riemann. Standing, left to right: Victor Buksbazen Jr., Rev. Stewart Rankin, secretaries Miss M. Hutison and Miss E. Phillips, Robert Ekeland, Dr. Melvin Forney, Lester O’Flaherty, Mrs. Mary Smith, and Robert Wolf.
In Australia
WE STAND WITH HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS
Through music programs in Jewish aged care homes we are bringing comfort to many Holocaust survivors and elderly Jewish residents.
WE STAND WITH ISRAELI TRAVELLERS
Each year thousands of young Israeli travellers visit our shores and are welcomed into the home of our staff in Australia.
WE SPEAK UP FOR ISRAEL
To stand with Israel is to speak up for Israel. As Friends of Israel we stand against antisemitism, and anti zionist replacement theology.
In Israel
WE SUPPORT ISRAEL
Seeing Israel is the best way to become a supporter of Israel. A tour to Israel with Friends of Israel will convince you to stand with Israel.
WE SHARE WITH ISRAEL
When you give to the Israel Relief Fund, you are providing comfort to God’s people. We are
positioned to direct the contributions quickly to provide help and comfort to Israelis.
WE SERVE ISRAEL
Blessing Israel with lovingkindness. The Hesed Project is an exciting, Christian adult-volunteer program to Israel, hosted by The Friends of Israel.
WHY STAND WITH ISRAEL?
Resources to help understand why we support Israel
Zion Connection takes a thoughtful, sensitive look at relations between Jewish people and evangelical Christians. And it tackles such controversial issues as anti-Semitism, the rise of Islam, the right of Jewry to a homeland in the Middle East, and whether Christians should try to reach Jewish people with the gospel message—and how.
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We see the clear picture in the Hebrew Scriptures---God calls the Jewish people to proclaim His name, bless the world, and eventually give us our Messiah. But have you ever wondered why God chose the Jewish people? And why, after all these years, are they back in their ancient land? For the Jewish people, the vision of returning to their land never waned. Their prophets proclaimed it in God's Word. They held to the hope during years of dispersion and persecution. Their story isn't over. The answer is written in God's Word and it is our duty to know and tell it.
Since 1938, The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry has been ministering to the Jewish people, in Christian love, around the world. Today is no different. Reaching more than 18 countries, especially Israel, The Friends of Israel is proclaiming biblical truth about Israel and the Messiah, while bringing physical and spiritual comfort to the Jewish people.
Join us and stand with Israel today.