Jews for Judaism

Jews for Judaism is an international organization that focuses on preventing Jews from converting to other faiths and reclaiming those who have already converted. It provides counseling services, education, and outreach programs to all Jewish denominations. It was established in 1985 by Rabbi Bentzion Kravitz.

Jews for Judaism International Inc
FoundedAugust 2, 1985 (1985-08-02)
FounderRabbi Bentzion Kravitz
95-4040781
Legal status501(c)(3) non-profit organization
HeadquartersLos Angeles, California, United States
Location
ServicesCounseling for hundreds of primary clients and family members; preventative education programs to thousands of students and adults; publication and distribution.
David Rifkind
Rabbi Bentzion Kravitz
Julius Ciss
Revenue (2014)
$1,255,989
Expenses (2014)$841,892
Employees (2014)
0
Volunteers (2014)
10
Websitewww.jewsforjudaism.org

The name Jews for Judaism was developed from "Jews for Jesus", one of the principal missionary organizations it was founded to counteract. One of its prominent early members, Larry Levey, was a Jewish convert to Christianity who then converted back to Judaism and led the Baltimore office of Jews for Judaism for a number of years. In addition to its activities in response to Christian missionaries, Jews for Judaism has also been noted for its critiques of the Kabbalah Centre.

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