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Answer:
Numerous books have been written on the subject, see the
[5]Antisemitism portion of the reading list. Above all else, be
prepared. Support Jews for Judaism(r) and other counter-missionary
organizations. Jews for Judaism(r) is a Jewish organization worldwide
(with branches in Canada, South Africa, and soon-to-be branches in
Australia and Israel) which opposes cults and missionary efforts
directed at Jews. Jews for Judaism(r) is North America's only full-time
educational, outreach and counseling organization dedicated to
countering the multi-million dollar efforts of groups such as Jews for
Jesus. Their offices serves as Crisis Intervention Centers to help
those in need and promote Jewish continutity. They are not specific to
a single movement in Judaism; they unite Jews of diverse backgrounds,
and have earned the endorsement of a wide sectrum of Jewish community
agencies, leaders, and rabbis. Their contact information can be found
below:
JEWS FOR JUDAISM
Website: [6]http://www.jewsforjudaism.org/
* Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Julius Ciss & Rabbi Michael Skobac
2795 Bathurst.
PO Box 41032
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6B 4J6
Voice: (905) 761-0040
FAX: (905) 761-0070
[7]toronto@jewsforjudaism.org
* South Africa, Raedene
Rabbi Graeme Finkelstein
PO Box 51525
Raedene
South Africa
[8]southafrica@jewsforjudaism.org
Voice: 2711-485-4865
* USA, California, Los Angeles
Rabbi Bentzion Kravitz & Mark Sanders [Main Office]
P.O.Box 351235
Los Angeles, CA
90035-1235
[9]la@jewsforjudaism.org
Voice: (310) 854-3381
FAX: (310) 854-3662
* USA, District of Columbia, Washington D.C.
Scott Hillman
[10]scott@jewsforjudaism.org
Voice: (301) 649-5494
* USA, Illinois, Chicago
Voice: (630) 415-1874
[11]chicago@jewsforjudaism.org
* USA, Maryland, Baltimore
Mark Powers & Scott Hillman
P.O. Box 15059
Baltimore, MD. 21282
[12]baltimore@jewsforjudaism.org
Voice: (410) 602-0276
FAX: (410) 602-0578
* USA, New York, New York City
Gerald Sigal
Voice: 212-633-2125
Address: PO Box 117
Forest Hills, NY 11375
[13]newyork@jewsforjudaism.org
* USA, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
Mark Powers
Voice:(717) 233-5397
[14]harrisburg@jewsforjudaism.org
* USA, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Voice: (215) 627-2272
[15]philadelphia@jewsforjudaism.org
In general, missionaries are closed-minded, obstinate, and illogical,
relying upon memorization rather than reason. Debate with missionaries
takes place on the [16]alt.messianic newsgroup, not
soc.culture.judaism or any s.c.j newsgroup.
Other Resources
There are a number of other resources available. First, consult your
local federation council, and see if they have a Task Force on
Missionaries and Cults. Some other organizations that have a web
presence include:
* Torah Life and Living ([17]http://www.tll.org/). TLL also provides
a National Anti-Cult Anti-Missionary Hotline at 1-800-572-0372 or
1-877-ANTICULT. TLL provides anti-cult, anti-missionary exit
counseling that helps re-expose Jews to their Jewish Heritage, and
helps to heal families shattered by messianics, missionaries, and
cults.
* The Jerusalem Institute of Bible Polemics
([18]http://jibp.israel.net/index.html). This is an organization
that reaches out to the Jewish Community worldwide and offers its
expertise in dealing with the problems caused by missionaries who
seek to win Jewish souls.
* Yad L'achim ([19]http://www.yadlachim.org/). This organization
offers guidance, advice, direction, and solving problems of
Israeli citizens, young and old, who have become trapped in the
clutches of missionaries and mystic cults.
* The Task Force on Missionaries and Cults
([20]http://www.tforce.org/). The leading counter-missionary and
cult organization in North America and is the leader in providing
information and assistance to individuals and communities in the
U.S., Europe, and Israel
* Derech Emet ([21]http://www.DerechEmet.org). A group working to
save Jews from missionaries and cults. Support is provided in both
English and Russian.
* Outreach Judaism ([22]http://www.outreachjudaism.org/). An
organization dedicated to bringing Jews back from the Church.
* Jews Not For Jesus.
([23]http://communities.msn.ca/JEWSNOTFORJESUS/)
Lastly, the Being Jewish web page ([24]http://www.beingjewish.com)
maintains a list of Anti-Missionary Web Sites at
[25]http://beingjewish.com/anti-missionary-links.html. Dafna Yee also
maintains a list of over 80 anti-missionary sites at
[26]http://dafnayee.home.attbi.co.
Note: Jews for Judaism(r) is a registered trademark of Jews for Judaism
International, Inc.
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