14 June 2012
Largest ever gathering of Christian supporters of Israel to be held in St.
Petersburg
Knesset Christian Allies Caucus and World Jewish Congress delegation in
Russia to mobilize support for Israel among Christians
JERUSALEM – Leaders of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus (KCAC) and the
World Jewish Congress (WJC) will be in St. Petersburg, Russia this Friday to
meet with local Christian leaders at what is expected to be the largest
pro-Israel event in the city’s history. The delegation will promote
Judeo-Christian relations and aims to shore up support for Israel among
Christians in Russia. The event, hosted by the International Christian
Embassy in Jerusalem St. Petersburg branch, is expected to be attended by
more than 400 people.
Following high-level meetings, the delegation will attend the largest
pro-Israel Christian event in St. Petersburg's history. Keynote speakers
include Israel’s Deputy Minister for the Advancement of Young People,
Students and Women Gila Gamliel, Member of Knesset Anastasia Michaeli, WJC
Secretary General Dan Diker and Knesset Christian Allies Caucus Director
Josh Reinstein.
Reinstein stated that “With the international assault against the
nation-state of the Jewish people becoming stronger and more sophisticated,
especially in Europe, Israel needs more friends and allies.”
“The World Jewish Congress is committed to strengthening ties between
Christians around the world who share our commitment to Israel and defend it
against unfair attacks in their home countries. Many Russian Christians love
Israel and travel to the Holy Land in great numbers. Our meeting in St.
Petersburg will strengthen the bond between us and tell the Christian
community in Russia that we will help protect their communities and holy
places in the Middle East,” declared WJC Secretary-General Dan Diker.
About the World Jewish Congress and the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus
The World Jewish Congress (WJC) is the international organization
representing Jewish communities in 100 countries to governments, parliaments
and international organizations.
The KCAC is a bi-partisan caucus comprised of seventeen members of Knesset.
Established in 2004 by the late Dr. Yuri Shtern, it is today chaired by
Knesset Member, David Rotem. The caucus aims to forge direct lines of
communication between Knesset members and Christian leaders, organizations
and political representatives in Israel and throughout the international
community.
Media contact:
Michael Thaidigsmann Ayal Kellman
Director, Media relations, Assistant to the
Director
World Jewish Congress (Brussels Office) Knesset Christian Allies
Caucus
Tel: +32 2 552 09 24 Tel: +972 54 221 3493
Email: michael.thaidigsmann@wjc.eu Email:
Christianalliescaucus@gmail.com
Website: www.worldjewishcongress.org
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