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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 nuclear talks resume in Vienna, end within an hour

Talks to salvage the 2015 Iran nuclear deal formally resumed on Thursday, with a meeting of the remaining parties to the deal, which does not include the United States, Russia's top envoy to the talks said on Twitter. The meeting ended within an hour.

"The meeting of the Joint Commission is over. It was rather short and constructive," Mikhail...

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Anti-Israel campus activity vilifies Jewish students in US

A new report by the Anti-Defamation League has found that rhetoric used by anti-Israel groups on US college and university campuses frequently demeans and ostracizes pro-Israel Jewish students, and occasionally descends into antisemitism.

In preparing the study, ADL experts identified what, they said, was “a pattern of anti-Israel groups and...

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In Egypt, Lapid and Sissi discuss Iran nuclear threat, Hamas

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid met on Thursday with Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Cairo, where the two discussed the Iranian threat, and Israel’s attempts to reach an agreement with the Hamas terror group in Gaza.

On Iran, Lapid and Sissi spoke about Tehran’s nuclear program and the threat to regional stability posed by its support...

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Israel, US to discuss military drills to prep for worst-case Iran scenario, US says

Israeli and American military leaders are set to discuss possible military drills to practice destroying Iranian nuclear facilities in a potential worst-case scenario, a senior US official said on Wednesday.

The comment came as the faltering nuclear talks were set to resume on Thursday in Vienna, and as Defense Minister Benny Gantz flew to...

Event Recaps

April 29 – Pastors’ Meeting – Bristol, TN

A Pastor’s Meeting was held at Grace Point Church in Bristol TN. The TN event also had 3 pastors in attendance from just across the line in Bristol, VA. Those contacts were passed on to Field Coordinator Victor Styrsky. A couple of pastors in attendance were already members of CUFI, but there were 11 more who signed the pledge card, and 4 checks...

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April 20 – Pastors’ Dinner – Lavonia, GA

Pastor Adam Tripp first heard of CUFI at a 2021 CUFI Pastor’s Luncheon hosted by a pastor who had participated in a 2020 CUFI Israel Trip. The excitement of the pastor’s testimony and the Why Israel message he heard at the luncheon caused him to join the membership of CUFI and request that he be allowed to apply for the upcoming October 2021...

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April 19 – Why Israel – Iuka, KY

Leaders from the small town of Iuka, KY gathered to hear the biblical reasons to stand with Israel and the Jewish people.  The congregation of the host church embraced us with open arms.

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April 19 – Pastors’ Luncheon & Why Israel – Cartersville, GA

The Church at Liberty Square is without a doubt the most vocal and active pro-Israel church in this part of Georgia with a monthly giving budget supporting numerous works in Israel and dedicating every Monday night to “praying for the peace of Jerusalem.” It has been over 12 years since Senior Pastor Jacob King first visited Israel, and is hoping...

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April 18 – Never Again/Why Israel – Iuka, KY

Pastor Michael Lambert was a tremendous blessing to have hosted CUFI. From our first contact with the pastor, we knew he captured CUFI’S passion for Israel and the Jewish people. The congregation was very responsive and many joined CUFI.

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April 11 – City of David Webinar

Virtual tour of some of the latest discoveries from the archaeological sites of the old City of David. Event was well-attended due largely to the outreach efforts which included Word of Faith (Mac & Lynne Hammond), Daughters for Zion, and CUFI Minnesota.

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March 2021 – CUFI Español

During the month of March, our Dallas, Texas Based CUFI Field Coordinator Rev. Peter De Jesus and our San Antonio District Director Pastor Daniel Gonzalez of Cornerstone Iglesia conducted five weekly CUFI Spanish Facebook and Radio programs with the La Nuestra 1130AM Radio Station based in San Antonio, TX. Our 27-minute programs were aired LIVE...

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March 30 – The Truth Behind BDS

On March 30th about seventy people participated in the seventh monthly CUFI UK-US joint webinar. It was very well received, with CUFI’s own Dumisani Washington tackling “The Truth Behind BDS”. The hard hitting webinar confronted the misinformation the BDS movement relies on, and fell as “Apartheid Week” was being held on campuses in the UK and the...

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March 21 – Why Israel – Polluck Pines, CA

CUFI Israel trip alumni Pastor David Pickett hosted the first CUFI Why Israel event in California’s Gold Rush region at The Ridge Church in Polluck Pines. The event had been on hold for months during COVID restrictions and was was enthusiastically received by the dozens of attendees.

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March 20 – Israel’s Multiethnic Identity/Mizrahi Project

This virtual event was the first of a monthly series designed to reach more potential CUFI members in IL and MI. We discussed the Multiethnic Diversity of Israel and the return of the Jewish people from all over the world. We also highlighted CUFI’s Mizrahi Project. This was the second in a series of monthly virtual meetings for IL and MI.

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March 13 – Why Israel – San Diego, CA

Asian Outreach Coordinator, Pastor Herman Martir led his first event. Pastor Jon Mejica, Pastor Arnel Aquino, and Pastor Ray Ann Dela Fuente were all part of the 2020 Diversity Israel Mission, CUFI’s first all-Asian Holy Land tour. Because of ongoing COVID restrictions, only 25% of the building capacity was allowed. So, the pastors focused on...

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March 13 – Daughters for Zion Luncheon – Sacramento, CA

Nearly 100 came from as far as over three hours away for the 9th annual Sacramento Daughters For Zion luncheon.

The Lord was hosted by DFZ California State Director Pastor Corrine Cardoza at The Lord’s Church in Mather, CA.

The Purim themed gala included an update on CUFI’s growth, impact, and educational resources, and a fabulous teaching...

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March 1 – Never Again/Why Israel – Corpus Christi, TX

Pastor Ely Perez has been a tremendous leader for us in Corpus Christi. His passion for CUFI spreads to many other peers in the area. This has been his third luncheon for us. Several pastors have been referred to us for possible participation in future trips to Israel.

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March 1 – Why Israel – Ontario, CA

Over a hundred and twenty people registered to attend a virtual Why Israel presentation dedicated for Turning Point International Ministries in Ontario California. Senior Pastor John Heary co-hosted the online event, which sparked discussion of a church trip to Israel, and hosting a similar live presentation when restrictions are lifted....

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March 1 – Pastors’ Breakfast – Hackettstown, NJ

Pastor Matt Johnson is one of our most faithful CUFI Israel Trip Alumni pastors in helping  us spread the CUFI ministry far throughout the state of New Jersey. Upon hearing of my  last trip into the area he insisted on hosting a Pastor’s Breakfast – and with his efforts we added 11 new churches and pastors to our work!

I informed the pastors of...

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February 2021 – CUFI Español

During the month of February, our CUFI Field Coordinator Rev. Peter De Jesus based in the Dallas, Texas area, conducted four weekly CUFI Spanish Facebook and Radio programs with the La Nuestra 1130AM Radio Station in San Antonio, Texas. These programs were produced together with our CUFI SA, TX Congressional District Director Pastor Daniel...