While other Christian denominations pursue B.D.S., the NRB - Nat'l Religious (Christian) Broadcasters Assoc advocates FOR Israel

Israeli Folk Dancers entertained Nat'l Christian Broadcasters Assoc. in 2014

The National Religious Broadcasters Association ("N.R.B.") is comprised of primarily of Christian radio and television broadcasters and program providers. The annual N.R.B. conventions we have attended over the past dozen years typically include Israel - whether as a current events topic in lecture sessions, or at expo booths from the Israeli Ministry of Tourism that feature travel and tour operators. From time to time, the Association will issue a public statement regarding Israel, such as in 2016, when the Association, under President Dr.

Jerry Johnson, urged President Barack Obama and Members of Congress to make it clear to the world that the United States is and will remain Israel’s tried and true friend.

"When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington, DC, next week, I urge President Barack Obama and Members of Congress to make it clear to the world that the United States is and will remain Israel’s tried and true friend.”In the wake of recent oppression and violence in the Middle East, Johnson further commented, “The democratic principles upheld by Israel offer Christians and other persecuted groups in the region a hope for peace and liberty. We cannot allow that beacon of freedom to be darkened.”

 

In 2018, ten major U.S. Christian denominations Went a step beyond statements of affirmation, i.e,

they are now materially participating, to some degree, in the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (B.D.S.) movement, which aims to hold Israel "accountable to international law." These are the Alliance of Baptists, Church of the United Brethren in Christ, Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), Mennonite Church USA, Presbyterian Church (USA), Roman Catholic Church, Unitarian Universalist Association, United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, as well as the World Communion of Reformed Churches (a confederation that overlaps some of the above).

Since some Christian denominations do advocate B.D.S. towards Israel, at the N.R.B.'s Proclaim Convention in Anaheim March 2019, we asked N.R.B. spokesman, James A. Smith about the N.R.B. publicly reiterating its support for Israel and praising the Trump Administration's moves to rectify the political isolation of Israel.

"The NRB Board of Directors at their annual meeting this year adopted another resolution unanimously supporting the right of Israel to exist, commending the Trump administration for moving the embassy to Jerusalem, for commending the Trump administration for declaring Jerusalem the capital of Israel and many other aspects of this matter the fifth resolution of this kind in five years that demonstrates there is no lessening of support for Israel within NRB. Israel remains a core concern and conviction for many NRB members that hasn't changed that's not going to change and it's a very important issue for our members."

"It would be probably be safe to say that evangelical Christians dominate religious broadcasting because evangelicals dominate the religious landscape in America in many different ways. But it is true that there are many other kinds of broadcasters in America - some of which are not Evangelical - some of which are not even Christian, let alone Evangelical. But Evangelical broadcasting is very strong in the United States, as represented in the strength of N.R.B.

At NRB's Israel's 70th Independence tribute luncheon, we asked Gordon Robertson why CBN produces pro-Israel news and documentaries- and why their's have consistently been the most reliably objective - - not distorted by anti-Zionist leftist propagandists, an endemic problem among mainstream international news reporters and outlets. 

JooTube asked Mr. Robertson, "How is it that the mainstream (Associated Press, Reuters and the international broadcasters) don't seem to get what your Jerusalem Bureau-Chief, Chris Mitchell, can see so plainly?

Mr. Robertson replied, "Well, I think a lot of it has to do with if you want access within the Palestinian Authority then essentially you have to play it from their point of view. So if you want to have those interviews in Ramallah, they will hold it against you if you report things accurately from an Israeli point of view. So that's, I think, the main reason you see it - and it's nothing new in covering the Middle East. We saw it with Saddam Hussein before he was overthrown in Iraq - that if you wanted to get an interview with him there were certain requirements. So we like our independent voice, we like that we're Christian, and we just want to report accurately on what's happening in Israel!

Christians and Jews in media unite to ensure Israel and America's blessed future at the National Religious Broadcasters conference

Common interests of support for the Holy Land, resistance to global Jihadism, and greater interest in the Jewish roots of Christianity has Jews and Christians  accepting each other and collaborating today more than ever- as evidenced at the 2012 National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville in February.

The Israeli Ministry of Tourism presented a rousing concert of Israeli song and dance to inspire the gathered broadcasters.
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Proclaiming Justice to the Nations' Laurie Cardoza-Moore, who exhibited on the NRB show floor, hosted a panel event which promoted brotherhood between Christian and Jewish Zionists.



A panel addressed issues of Islamic intransigence against peace for the Jewish state of Israel.  Panelists featured in JooTube's video from the affiliated PJTN conference's panel discussion and demonstration: Michael Little of Christian Broadcasting Network; Joseph Farah, editor-in-chief of World Net Daily, Itamar Marcus, founder of Palestinian Media Watch, and Rabbi Gerald Meister.

Rabbi Gerald Meister, a congregational rabbi from the NYC area (affiliated with PJTN) declares that Islamofascists are at war against Christians, Jews, and the God of Jacob, the sustainer of the Covenant.



Mr. Danny Saadon- head of El Al Israel Airlines' North American operations, discusses the human touch from El Al. El Al crews march in the Israel Day Parade in NYC every June. He relates interesting aspects of El Al's revised staffing policies, such as their pilots all being drawn from the Israel Air Force. El Al has extensive relations with the Christian community which constitutes 40% of their passengership. Mr. Saadon touts El Al's security and convenient schedule flying 3 flights daily from the NYC area, direct service from Toronto and Los Angeles.

Christian Zionist founder of Zion Oil and Gas, John Brown, has a few words about Barack Obama for Jewish people.
John Brown and his pastor colleague feel that Barack Obama has demonstrated so much anti-Zionism during his first term, that Jewish people should save their Holy Land and themselves by bringing a fresh President- while they have the opportunty. 

Rabbi Pesach Lerner, the leader of America's Young Israel Synagogue movement played a strong role, leading the daily orthodox prayers and kashrut for the 10-20 observant Jews from Israel and America. He explained to the exhibition attendees why the world should stop trying to force Israel to cede most of Judea and Samaria to create an irredentist Palestinian state to a Palestinian leadership which won't accept Israel as its Jewish neighbor, nor will it accept Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria under its protection. Learn more at One State Israel.



Mrs.  Helen Freedman, Exec Director of AFSI (Americans for a Safe Israel), introduced by Young Israel movement leader, Rabbi Pesach Lerner, describes the organization's characteristics and activism.


On the NRB exhibition floor, this Zionistic medical doctor sublimates his saw to salute the Holy Land by playing the Israeli national anthem with a violin bow.

Christian activists advocate pro-Israelism and philo-Semitism

Laurie Cardoza Moore and Stan Moore, of Proclaiming Justice to the Nations, held a panel on Christian Zionism, philo-Semitism, and opposing Islamist imperialism concomitant with the National Religious Broadcasters event in February of 2011. Speaking are former CIA Director James Woolsey, radio host Janet Parshall (awarded the 2011 Ed McAteer Tree of Life Award), and British-raised Rabbi Gerald Meister.

 In 2012, PJTN will hold a International Christian Prayer and Action Event for Israel on Sunday 19 February with Palestinian Media Watch's Itamar Marcus and World Net Daily Editor in Chief Joseph Farah.

Christian media luminaries encourage Christians to visit Israel, support the Jewish people and Jewish self-determination

Religious media producers and distributors from around the world convened for the 2011 National Religious Broadcasters (N.R.B.) Association conference in Nashville, Tennessee over the weekend of Feb 26, 2011.

According to the Israeli Ministry of Tourism, while Jewish tourists accounted for 39% of the 2.7 million visitors to Israel, Christians in 2009 accounted for 54%. In its outreach to the Christian market, Israel's Ministry of Tourism provided an Israel Prayer Breakfast at the N.R.B. featuring Israeli culture and talks by Christian leaders about Israel's spiritual and experiential value. JooTube spoke with some of the Christian luminaries regarding their relationship with the Jewish State.

Dr. Frank Wright, NRB President

NRB President Dr. Frank Wright extols Israel as a transformational destination for Christians, encourages pilgrimages, and endorses the close relationship between Christians and the Jewish State.

Kay Arthur, Precept Ministries

Mrs. Kay Arthur of Precept Ministries cautions that any nation or politician which attempts to intervene in Jewish guardianship of the land of Israel (including removing Jews to provide Muslims exclusivity) defies G-d's will and provokes G-d's wrath.

Rev. Robert A. Schuller

Rev. Robert A. Schuller delineates several reasons why he encourages all Christians to visit Israel as a spiritually transformational experience which influences their understanding of life.

Dr. Woodrow Kroll of "Back to the Bible"

Back to the Bible's Dr. Woodrow Kroll, who has traveled to Israel more than 40-times, presents a comprehensive overview of a Christian's responsibility to support Israel, the Jewish people, and Jews' sovereignty over Israel.

Talk-radio hostess Janet Parshall honored at NRB '11 for standing with Israel

Mrs. Janet Parshall calls anti-Semitism "a sin, pure and simple";' calls Christians to unite to fight anti-Zionism, anti-Semitism and to defend the Jewish people, in honor by Christian Zionist group, Proclaiming Justice to the Nations group at National Religious Broadcasters confab in Nashville this week.



Radio personality, Janet Parshall, declares anti-Semitism "a sin - pure and simple" in accepting the Christian Zionist PJTN group the Ed McAteer Tree of Life Award from activist group, Proclaiming Justice to the Nations / PJTN.

Founded by Laurie Cardoza-Moore, PJTN named the Tree of Life Award after Ed McAteer, who called on Christians "to honor Israel, to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, and to express their unconditional love for G-d's ancient people." Ms. Parshall denounces the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions ("B.D.S.") movement and false libels of apartheid in Israel. She implores Christians to "never be silent" regarding the new wave of anti-Israeli, anti-Semitism.