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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=257|isbn=978-0300116984|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/alliesforarmaged00clar}}</ref>
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>


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 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> 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|accessdate=5 July 2017|publisher=Haaretz|date=16 March 2004}}</ref>
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 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> 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|accessdate=5 July 2017|publisher=Haaretz|date=16 March 2004}}</ref>

Revision as of 17:07, 17 December 2019

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

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

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 36 Israel Allies Caucuses in parliaments around the world.[7] However, the Knesset 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.[8] 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.[9]

Reinstein is owner and operator of JSR International Marketing, an international marketing and public relations firm based in Israel.[10] Reinstein was the founder and founding producer of Israel Now News, a half-hour weekly TV show broadcast on the Daystar network.[11][12][13][4] The program provides substantial airtime to pro-Israel Christian organizations such as the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem.[4]

Awards and recognition

In 2012, Reinstein was number 49 on the Jerusalem Post's list of the "50 most influential Jews in the world."[13] The citation described him as "the father of faith-based diplomacy."[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Fendel, Hillel (28 May 2017). "What Rabbi Benny Elon Did For Jerusalem". Jewish Press. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
  2. ^ Knesset Christian Allies Caucus celebrates anniversary
  3. ^ a b c Lefkowitz, Etgar (3 December 2008). "Canadian immigrant running for slot on Habayit Hayehudi list to 'save Jerusalem'". Jerusalem Post. ProQuest 319679980.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Arrivals from Dallas to Jerusalem, Jerusalem Post
  6. ^ Clark, Victoria (2007). Allies for Armageddon: The Rise of Christian Zionism. Yale University Press. p. 257. ISBN 978-0300116984.
  7. ^ Romanian Parliament to initiate 36th Israeli Allies Caucus
  8. ^ Aliyah with a cat, a dog and Jesus, Haaretz
  9. ^ Galili, Lili (16 March 2004). "The Christians in Europe to the Rescue". Haaretz. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
  10. ^ "Arrivals: From Dallas to Jerusalem". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
  11. ^ Israel Now News founder gives talk
  12. ^ "Israel NOW News | Daystar Television". Daystar Television. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
  13. ^ a b "50 most influential Jews: 41-50". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
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