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At CUFI, we are focused on several key issues with the goal of defending Israel’s strength, security, and sovereignty.

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In The News

Iran may be behind BDS ‘hit list’ targeting Boston Jews – report

The Islamic Republic of Iran may be the regime that created an anonymous "Mapping Project" website that serves to pinpoint locations of Jewish or Zionist communal spaces and organizations as well as law enforcement agencies in Massachusetts in an "attempt to expose and isolate" supporters of Israel.

The Mapping Project also includes "a...

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Tensions on Lebanon border as IDF patrol reportedly crosses Blue Line

Tensions rose along the Israeli-Lebanese border and the Lebanese Army was put on alert Sunday after reports that an IDF patrol crossed the frontier.

“An Israeli enemy patrol breached the Blue Line in Aita al-Shaab , to a distance of approximately one meter,” the Lebanese army said in a statement.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to visit Israel

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is scheduled to arrive in Israel on Thursday, amid reports that Jerusalem could be readying a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

The Pentagon chief arrived in Amman, Jordan on Sunday for a Mideast tour which in addition to Israel will also take in Egypt. It marks Austin’s second diplomatic trip to the...

Event Recaps

April 30 – Pastors’ Meeting – Arcadia, CA

Pastor Mathis is completely vested in what CUFI is doing and what CUFI stands for. We had a wonderful time chatting together and going over some of his Israel trip photos and discussing the relevance of the locations and I was able to tie them into the initiatives that CUFI is pushing in the USA. Pastor Mathis hosted me for this event, hosted a...

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April 25 – Conference – Wasilla, AK

I had a most wonderful time sharing CUFI’s heart with the participants at the 3 day, Alaska Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God annual convention. It was conducted in Wasilla, Alaska at Summit Worship Center hosted by Network Presbyter, Pastor Milton Michener, a member of CUFI. Our presence there was celebrated and so very well received! We...

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April 24 – Why Israel – Reynoldsburg, OH

The Event was organized by Pr. Norbu Tamang, who’s is one the Bhutanese pastors who went to Israel with us in February. The CUFI message went to his church for the first time. The message was received very well and most of the church members signed up for the Israel Pledge cards.

The church leaders took a special time to pray Israel and for...

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April 24 – Why Israel? – Lincoln, NE

The Why Israel event in Lincoln, Nebraska went amazingly well. The church wasn’t packed out by any means, but those that were meant to show up, did show up. Our Why Israel presentation was extremely well received. This one event opened up the door into Lincoln for CUFI, with a promise of major results in the future.

This one event in Lincoln...

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April 24 – Why Israel – Fair Hills, NJ

Pastor Brandon Sinclair was still overflowing with emotion from the impact the February CUFI Pastor’s Israel trip had on his life, and he had prepared the congregation for the biblical message of standing with Israel they were about to receive. Pastor Brandon committed to attend the 2022 Summit and a stream of people came up to us after the...

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April 23 – Pastors’ Meeting – Columbus, OH

The Event was organized by Pr. Norbu Tamang, who’s is one the Bhutanese pastors who went to Israel with us in February. He did a great job inviting local pastors in his community and beyond. 33 people showed up. Also, one great thing was the pastors wanted to hear more about CUFI and signed up for the Israel Pledge cards.

Some of the pastors...

In The News

‘Punishment of Death’: FBI Arrests Michigan Man Who Allegedly Threatened to Kill Jewish Officials

A Michigan man who allegedly threatened to kill Jewish state government officials was on Wednesday charged with transmitting interstate threats following an investigation conducted by the FBI and state police.

“I’m heading back to Michigan now threatening to carry out the punishment of death to anyone that is jewish in the Michigan govt if...

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Iran seeks to receive S-400 missile systems from Russia

Iran has requested a new air-defense system, S-400s, from Russia, which could prove problematic for Israel.

Russia has yet to publicly confirm if it will supply the S-400s in question.  If supplied, Iran will need only two years for the system to become operational.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

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Top Israeli officials to visit D.C. amid concerns over Iran’s nuclear program

Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer and national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi are expected to visit Washington early next week for meetings with senior Biden administration officials that will focus on Iran, two Israeli and U.S. officials said.

Read more: Axios

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Top US military officer in Israel to talk security

Gen. Mark Milley, whose chairmanship of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff ends in the fall, arrived in Israel on Friday to talk with counterparts.

“They will address the many challenges and opportunities facing Israel and the Middle East region,” stated Col. Dave Butler, a spokesman for the general.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

Event Recaps

April 23 – Pastors’ Breakfast – Fair Hills, NJ

As I pulled into the parking lot of the new CUFI affiliated church due to their pastor having just returned from a CUFI Pastor’s Israel Trip, I jumped out of my car just in time for the wind to hit the beautiful flag of Israel opening up for all to see on the very busy main road that goes right past the church! I asked the pastor about it and he...

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April 23 – Pastors’ Meeting – Cuyahoga Falls, OH

The Event was organized by Pr. Santa Gajmere, who’s is one the Bhutanese pastors who went to Israel with us in February. His passion for Israel was displayed in all the way he organized the event and in the excitement the pastors who came to hear about CUFI and they signed up for the Israel Pledge cards.

In addition to the pastor’s trip, some...

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April 21 – Why Israel – Freehold, NJ

I had a very lively Why Israel event Wednesday night in New Jersey with two of Pastor Bobby's Israel Trip alumni pastors and members from their churches. The event was held in Freehold, NJ which is next door to Lakewood, NJ - the fastest growing orthodox Jewish population in the United Stated States. The Q & A following the presentation was...

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April 19 – Pastor Meeting & Why Israel? – Pocatello, ID

We had an outstanding connection in E. Idaho at Pocatello with 15 pastors for a lunch this past Tuesday. This is a HUGE breakthrough.  The amount of lethargy has been significant.  Under the leadership of our City Director, Paul Guisande, he and his wife Dorothy have been plowing ground, planting and watering, and here is some of the fantastic...

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April 11 – Pastors’ Breakfast – Ringgold, GA

Special thanks to our CUFI CL’s David and Margaret for setting up a series of events for CUFI Field Coordinator, Victor Styrsky starting with an opportunity they have been working on for several years. Pastors from 8 different Baptist churches in the area came together to hear about the work of CUFI and biblical mandate for standing with Israel...

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April 10 – Why Israel? – Columbus, GA

Pastor Jay Bailey of Solid Rock Church had Victor Styrsky bring the biblical message of standing with Israel and the work of CUFI to the Sunday morning gathering of the church in preparation for the Sunday evening Night to Honor Israel. Kasim Hafeez, also brought a compelling 5-minute overview of the keynote message he would bring during the...

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April 10 – Night to Honor Israel – Columbus, GA

Solid Rock Church held a CUFI Night to Honor Israel with keynote speaker, Kasim Hafeez, Special Guest Speaker, Shari Dollinger and Special Guest Rabbi Brian Glusman of Shearith Israel Synagogue. It was a very emotional evening with Shari and Kasim bringing up to the minute updates from their recent trip to Israel including CUFI’s efforts in...