Christians should fight against antisemitism

Angela Winter • August 24, 2021

If we are to love our neighbors as much as we love our own skins, our spouses, our innocent children asleep on a summer’s afternoon, we must take risks for them

We present to you an excerpt of an essay published at the Times of Israel by Angela Winter, a friend of CMJ USA. Angela Winter is a former features reporter with The Baltimore Sun who teaches classes in churches about the history of Christian antisemitism. She writes about Jewish-Christian relations, Protestant Christian theology, and the Holocaust.

As the stabbing victim began to tell his story, I had an epiphany: I care a lot about antisemitism; I’ve been a Judeophile since childhood (It was reading those All of a Kind Family books, over and over). But I’m a Christian: I have no real idea what it feels like to be Jewish, much less have a stranger hate me because of my religious faith—much less hate me enough to try to kill me. The Orthodox Hasidic rabbi from Boston, recently the victim of an antisemitic knife attack, was speaking at a “No Fear” rally in support of Jewish people in Washington, DC. Shlomo Noginski said he’d been born in St. Petersburg, where he had experienced “terrible antisemitism” even as a young child. “Never in my darkest dreams did I imagine that I would feel the same way here in the United States, the land of freedom and endless possibilities,” said the rabbi, via a translator (he was, he said, too weak to speak much in English). And listening to his voice break with emotion, I suddenly realized: I am all words.

Read the complete essay at the Times of Israel.

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Fuel the Mission: CMJ USA Day of Giving, October 14

By Carino Casas • August 25, 2026

2026 has been a remarkable year of connection for CMJ USA. Traveling across the country to meet so many of you in person—at churches, conferences, and gatherings—is always a highlight of our ministry. From our early trips through South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida to our upcoming visits in California, Texas, and Virginia (plus the meaningful Seders and teachings close to home in Pennsylvania), we are deeply grateful for every open door. As we look ahead, we are preparing for a major milestone: launching Emunah in 2027 and introducing it to congregations nationwide. To reach as many communities as possible, we need to build a strong digital and physical foundation today. Here is where your Day of Giving support directly makes an impact: Expanding Emunah: While Emunah will initially launch as a digital download, our goal is to expand into print editions and high-quality video instruction to maximize its reach. Travel & Outreach: Bringing the Jewish roots of our faith directly to local congregations requires flights, rental cars, and boots on the ground. Upgrading Our Digital Presence: We are optimizing our website to make key resources easily accessible and expanding CMJ’s voice on social media to actively counter anti-Jewish rhetoric with truth and clarity. How You Can Partner with Us Today Invite Us to Your Church: We would love to minister to your local congregation in person. Pray for the Ministry: Stand with us in prayer for wisdom, safe travels, and open doors. Invest in the Mission: Consider becoming a monthly donor or giving a strategic one-time gift this Day of Giving. As Director Emeritus Philip Bottomley often reminds us, "The Lord pays for what He orders." We also know He delights in using His saints as conduits of His abundant provision. To our faithful regular donors: thank you. You are integral to everything we do. Will you help us take this next step forward today?