Messianic Jews
Harassed in Israel
By ARAD, Israel (ANS)
Messianic Jews have called for international protests against violations of
religious freedom in Israel. Orthodox Jews have harassed a congregation in the
desert town of
Messianic Jews number approximately 6,000 in
An orthodox group called Gur Chassidim has been
persecuting 30 messianic Jews in
Leaders of the messianic congregation have written a letter of complaint to the
police chief but received no answer. The mayor of
The Supreme Court has allowed the Gur Chassidim an
annual demonstration in front of the pastor’s house with up to 100
participants.
As the authorities, the police and the judicial system seem unable to protect
the messianic Jews they are calling for international solidarity. Three Christian
organizations in