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| ⚫ | '''Josh Reinstein ''' is the Director of the [[Knesset Christian Allies Caucus]] and President of the [[Israel Allies Foundation]],<ref name="FendelBennyElon">{{cite news|last1=Fendel|first1=Hillel|title=What Rabbi Benny Elon Did For Jerusalem|url=http://www.jewishpress.com/in-print/from-the-paper/what-rabbi-benny-elon-did-for-jerusalem/2017/05/28/|access-date=5 July 2017|publisher=Jewish Press|date=28 May 2017}}</ref> a nongovernmental, not for profit organization formed in January 2004 by [[Yuri Stern]] to encourage faith-based support for [[Israel]] among elected members of legislatures and parliaments worldwide, with an emphasis on faith-based, Christian support of Israel.<ref>[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3492865,00.html Knesset Christian Allies Caucus celebrates anniversary]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | '''Josh Reinstein''' is the Director of the [[Knesset Christian Allies Caucus]] and President of the Israel Allies Foundation<ref> |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Joshua (Josh) Reinstein was born in Toronto, Canada, but grew up in Dallas. His father was the president of the local chapter of the [[Zionist Organization of America]]<ref>[http://www.jpost.com/Magazine/Features/Arrivals-From-Dallas-to-Jerusalem Arrivals from Dallas to Jerusalem, [[Jerusalem Post |
Joshua (Josh) Reinstein was born in Toronto, Canada, but grew up in Dallas.<ref name="LefkowitzCanadianImmigrant"/> His father was the president of the local chapter of the [[Zionist Organization of America]].<ref name="WestbrookComprehending">{{cite book|last1=Westbrook|first1=Matt|title=Broadcasting Jesus' Return: Televangelism and the Appropriation of Israel through Israeli-Granted Broadcasting Rights; a Chapter in ''Comprehending Christian Zionism''|date=2014|publisher=[[Augsburg Fortress|Augsburg Fortress Publishers]]|isbn=9781451472264|page=61}}</ref> Reinstein graduated from the [[University of Western Ontario]] in Canada with a degree in political science and [[aliyah|immigrated]] to Israel in 1999.<ref>[http://www.jpost.com/Magazine/Features/Arrivals-From-Dallas-to-Jerusalem Arrivals from Dallas to Jerusalem], [[Jerusalem Post]]</ref> |
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==Marketing and public relations career== |
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He was English-language spokesman for the Israeli [[National Union (Israel)|National Union Party]] before becoming Director of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus.<ref name="LefkowitzCanadianImmigrant"/> |
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Reinstein heads the Israel Allies Foundation, which coordinates the efforts of 36 Israel Allies Caucuses in parliaments around the world.<ref>[http://m.jpost.com/Israel-News/Politics-And-Diplomacy/Romanian-parliament-to-initiate-36th-Israel-Allies-Caucus-490913 Romanian Parliament to initiate 36th Israeli Allies Caucus]</ref>However, the Knesset lobby group will not work with the messianic Jewish community, which actively seeks to convert Jews and works against the interests of the Jewish state, according to Reinstein.<ref>[http://www.haaretz.com/aliyah-with-a-cat-a-dog-and-jesus-1.189857 Aliyah with a cat, a dog and Jesus, [[Haaretz]]]</ref> |
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In 2008 Reinstein stood for election to the Knesset on [[The Jewish Home]] Party list.<ref name="LefkowitzCanadianImmigrant">{{cite news|last1=Lefkowitz|first1=Etgar|title=Canadian immigrant running for slot on Habayit Hayehudi list to 'save Jerusalem'|publisher=Jerusalem Post|date=3 December 2008|id={{ProQuest|319679980}}}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
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In 2004 Reinstein assisted MK [[Yuri Shtern|Yuri Stern]] to form the [[Israel Allies Caucus]].<ref name="WestbrookComprehending"/> In 2005 Reinstein worked with MK Stern and MK Benny Elon to approach American pastor [[John Hagee]] and encourage him to create and lead [[Christians United for Israel]].<ref name="WestbrookComprehending"/><ref name="ClarkArmageddon">{{cite book|last1=Clark|first1=Victoria|title=Allies for Armageddon: The Rise of Christian Zionism|date=2007|publisher=Yale University Press|page=[https://archive.org/details/alliesforarmaged00clar/page/257 257]|isbn=978-0300116984|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/alliesforarmaged00clar/page/257}}</ref> |
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Reinstein heads the [[Israel Allies Foundation]], which coordinates the efforts of 44 Israel Allies Caucuses in parliaments around the world.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/madagascar-initiates-parliamentary-israel-allies-caucus-641323|title = Madagascar initiates Parliamentary Israel Allies Caucus| date=7 September 2020 }}</ref> Reinstein has been involved with developing improved cooperation between Jewish and Christian Israelis who seek the support of Christian in other countries to support Israel.<ref name="GaliliChristians">{{cite news|last1=Galili|first1=Lili|title=The Christians in Europe to the Rescue|url=http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/features/the-christians-in-europe-to-the-rescue-1.116953|access-date=5 July 2017|publisher=Haaretz|date=16 March 2004}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Reinstein is owner and operator of JSR International Marketing, an international marketing and public relations firm based in Israel.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.jpost.com/Magazine/Features/Arrivals-From-Dallas-to-Jerusalem|title=Arrivals: From Dallas to Jerusalem|work=The Jerusalem Post {{!}} JPost.com|access-date=2017-12-29}}</ref> Reinstein was the founder and founding producer of ''Israel Now News'', a half-hour weekly TV show broadcast on the [[Daystar (TV network)|Daystar network]].<ref>[http://www.simivalleyacorn.com/news/2014-03-21/Faith/Israel_Now_News_founder_gives_talk.html Israel Now News founder gives talk]</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.daystar.com/shows/israel-now-news/|title=Israel NOW News {{!}} Daystar Television|work=Daystar Television|access-date=2017-12-29|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=Influential/><ref name="WestbrookComprehending"/> The program provides substantial airtime to pro-Israel Christian organizations such as the [[International Christian Embassy Jerusalem]].<ref name="WestbrookComprehending"/> |
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He is the author of the book, Titus, Trump and the Triumph of Israel: The Power of Faith-Based Diplomacy. {{cite book |last1=Reinstein |first1=Josh |author-link=Josh Reinstein |date=2020 |title=Titus, Trump and the Triumph of Israel|url=https://triumphofisrael.com |location=Jerusalem |publisher=Gefen Publishing House Ltd. |page=247 |isbn=978-965-7023-55-6}} |
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| ⚫ | Reinstein is owner and operator of JSR International Marketing, an international marketing and public relations firm based in Israel. |
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==Awards and recognition== |
==Awards and recognition== |
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In 2012, Reinstein was number 49 on the ''[[Jerusalem Post]]''{{'}}s list of the |
In 2012, Reinstein was number 49 on the ''[[Jerusalem Post]]''{{'}}s list of the "50 most influential Jews in the world."<ref name="Influential">{{cite news|url=http://www.jpost.com/Jewish-World/Jewish-Features/50-most-influential-Jews-41-50|title=50 most influential Jews: 41-50|work=The Jerusalem Post {{!}} JPost.com|access-date=2017-12-29}}</ref> The citation described him as "the father of faith-based diplomacy."<ref name="WestbrookComprehending"/> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Israel Allies Caucus]] |
*[[Israel Allies Caucus]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOm1gmU8qbc Interview with Josh Reinstein, [[Daystar TV |
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOm1gmU8qbc Interview with Josh Reinstein], [[Daystar TV]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:35, 19 April 2024
Josh Reinstein is the Director of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus and President of the Israel Allies Foundation,[1] a nongovernmental, not for profit organization formed in January 2004 by Yuri Stern to encourage faith-based support for Israel among elected members of legislatures and parliaments worldwide, with an emphasis on faith-based, Christian support of Israel.[2]
Biography
[edit]Joshua (Josh) Reinstein was born in Toronto, Canada, but grew up in Dallas.[3] His father was the president of the local chapter of the Zionist Organization of America.[4] Reinstein graduated from the University of Western Ontario in Canada with a degree in political science and immigrated to Israel in 1999.[5]
He was English-language spokesman for the Israeli National Union Party before becoming Director of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus.[3]
In 2008 Reinstein stood for election to the Knesset on The Jewish Home Party list.[3]
Career
[edit]In 2004 Reinstein assisted MK Yuri Stern to form the Israel Allies Caucus.[4] In 2005 Reinstein worked with MK Stern and MK Benny Elon to approach American pastor John Hagee and encourage him to create and lead Christians United for Israel.[4][6]
Reinstein heads the Israel Allies Foundation, which coordinates the efforts of 44 Israel Allies Caucuses in parliaments around the world.[7] Reinstein has been involved with developing improved cooperation between Jewish and Christian Israelis who seek the support of Christian in other countries to support Israel.[8]
Reinstein is owner and operator of JSR International Marketing, an international marketing and public relations firm based in Israel.[9] Reinstein was the founder and founding producer of Israel Now News, a half-hour weekly TV show broadcast on the Daystar network.[10][11][12][4] The program provides substantial airtime to pro-Israel Christian organizations such as the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem.[4]
He is the author of the book, Titus, Trump and the Triumph of Israel: The Power of Faith-Based Diplomacy. Reinstein, Josh (2020). Titus, Trump and the Triumph of Israel. Jerusalem: Gefen Publishing House Ltd. p. 247. ISBN 978-965-7023-55-6.
Awards and recognition
[edit]In 2012, Reinstein was number 49 on the Jerusalem Post's list of the "50 most influential Jews in the world."[12] The citation described him as "the father of faith-based diplomacy."[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Fendel, Hillel (28 May 2017). "What Rabbi Benny Elon Did For Jerusalem". Jewish Press. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- ^ Knesset Christian Allies Caucus celebrates anniversary
- ^ a b c Lefkowitz, Etgar (3 December 2008). "Canadian immigrant running for slot on Habayit Hayehudi list to 'save Jerusalem'". Jerusalem Post. ProQuest 319679980.
- ^ a b c d e f Westbrook, Matt (2014). Broadcasting Jesus' Return: Televangelism and the Appropriation of Israel through Israeli-Granted Broadcasting Rights; a Chapter in Comprehending Christian Zionism. Augsburg Fortress Publishers. p. 61. ISBN 9781451472264.
- ^ Arrivals from Dallas to Jerusalem, Jerusalem Post
- ^ Clark, Victoria (2007). Allies for Armageddon: The Rise of Christian Zionism. Yale University Press. p. 257. ISBN 978-0300116984.
- ^ "Madagascar initiates Parliamentary Israel Allies Caucus". 7 September 2020.
- ^ Galili, Lili (16 March 2004). "The Christians in Europe to the Rescue". Haaretz. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- ^ "Arrivals: From Dallas to Jerusalem". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
- ^ Israel Now News founder gives talk
- ^ "Israel NOW News | Daystar Television". Daystar Television. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
- ^ a b "50 most influential Jews: 41-50". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. Retrieved 2017-12-29.