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🚨 ALERT from Beyneynu: Missionaries Targeting Israelis via WhatsApp Groups

Beyneynu has identified a deceptive effort to reach Israeli residents—particularly Latino communities—through WhatsApp groups promoting “hasbara” and Hebrew instruction.

Several months ago, a Spanish number created multiple WhatsApp groups in cities across Israel, presenting itself as a resource for learning Hebrew and engaging with Israeli culture. However, after repeated attempts to clarify the identity and intentions behind this account, as well as observing frequent distortions of Torah teachings, it was discovered that the organizer is froma group who identify themselves as “Messianic”—a term often used by Christian missionaries to appear Jewish while promoting belief in Jesus.

Important Reminder:
Messianic Judaism is a branch of evangelical Christianity that uses Jewish symbols, language, and practices to target Jews for conversion.

We urge community members:
• Be vigilant when joining religious or language-based groups online.
• Leave these WhatsApp groups immediately.
• Help us protect the integrity of our Jewish communities by reporting suspicious activity.

For more information or to report missionary activity, contact Beyneynu at [email protected].

Let’s stay informed and stand strong together.

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**IDF Event in Missionary Hall Sparks Uproar**
Following a complaint by the "Or L'Achim" organization, the IDF is re-examining the use of "The Pavilion" hall in Jerusalem, which is affiliated with a missionary church. Soldiers who attended the event said: "We were shocked by the very choice of the location."

*Arutz Sheva*
May 5, 2025 | 7 Iyar 5785 | 10:10 AM

A storm has erupted within the IDF following a revelation by the “Or L’Achim” organization that an IDF-sponsored event took place in a Jerusalem hall known for its missionary activity. The event was a stand-up comedy show held at “The Pavilion,” which is part of the “King of Kings” church.

Reservist soldiers from the 66th Battalion—both religious and non-religious—who attended the event, contacted the Or L’Achim hotline expressing shock that an official IDF event was held in a venue considered one of the most prominent missionary centers in Israel.

In an urgent letter sent to Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, and Chief Military Rabbi Brig. Gen. Rabbi Eyal Karim, Rabbi Binyamin Volkan—head of the department combating missionary activity and cults at Or L’Achim—described the stream of complaints received about the event and his attempts to prevent it in advance. This included an appeal to the battalion’s rabbi, Rabbi Shalom Habshush, who allegedly refused to consider an alternative venue.

“We offered them an alternative location and clarified the halachic (Jewish legal) severity of the prohibition,” wrote Rabbi Volkan, “but unfortunately, the appeal was ignored.” According to him, this is part of a recurring phenomenon, as additional IDF events have reportedly been held at the same hall, potentially exposing soldiers—sometimes unknowingly—to missionary content.

He further added that “this constitutes a serious offense to the beliefs and feelings of soldiers, in contradiction to the principles of safeguarding their rights and religious identity.”

In their appeal to senior IDF and Defense Ministry officials, the organization demanded the immediate cessation of all IDF activity at this venue and the assurance that no future publicly funded events will be held there.

The office of the IDF’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Eyal Karim, responded:
“This issue is known to us and is being addressed substantively.”

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Shannon Nuszen will be speaking in the Jewish community on March 23, 2025, at 7:30 PM at 7911 Albin Ln. The event will feature kosher meat appetizers. To ensure sufficient seating and food, attendees are requested to RSVP in advance.

Monique Letourneau will showcase the original artwork that captures this inspiring journey. Prints of the piece, along with other artworks, will also be available.

Bnei Noach welcome!

Founder of Beyneynu - בינינו, Shannon Nuszen, will be traveling to the United States for one last speaking tour before Pesach. If your community would be interested in hosting an inspirational event, please visit: https://beyneynu.com/shannon

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