CHRISTIANS UNITED FOR ISRAEL (CUFI) WITH THEIR WEEKLY REVIEW

 

Christians United for Israel - UK View this email in your browser 4 March  2022 "In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33b In this CUFI Weekly Review Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Jewish roots, Jewish refugees, Boris Johnson's Ukrainian church visit; Recognition of 'Palestine' Parliament debate Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Grandson of Holocaust survivor leading his nation against invasion ~ We shed light on Zelenskyy’s Jewish roots, his fight for Holocaust memory and against antisemitism. ~ Zelenskyy is grandson of a Holocaust survivor; “…that grandson became president, and he is standing before you today.” ~ Ukraine’s recognition of Jerusalem was raised in December and a visit to Israel by Zelenskyy was planned for this year. ~ The president has reached out asking for prayer. Click here to read Share or comment 100 Jewish orphans among thousands set to arrive in Israel from Ukraine One hundred Ukrainian Jewish orphans are among refugees arriving in Israel this weekend from war-torn Ukraine.  The group is now expected to be on the first of three flights to arrive in Tel Aviv on Sunday.  Click here to read Israel expects tens-of-thousands of Jews to make Aliyah in the coming weeks Read Together we can make an even greater impact Please consider supporting CUFI UK through a one-time donation or by becoming a member with a monthly gift. Despite our limited resources, you can help us make a real difference as we fight these battles in faith and with your support.  Make a donation to CUFI Become a Member ‘You are killing Holocaust victims for the second time' – Ukrainian president’s plea following memorial hit Ukraine’s President Zelensky has given an impassioned speech addressing Jews following the missile strike at the site of Kyiv’s main Holocaust memorial. President Zelensky, who is Jewish and the grandson of a Holocaust survivor, said, “The whole world promises, constantly promises ‘never again’.” Click here to read Share or comment Russian airstrike hits site of Ukraine’s main Holocaust memorial adding insult to Putin’s ‘denazification’ claim Read WATCH: Boris uses Jesus’s parable in emotional speech on Ukraine Boris Johnson  used the parable of the Good Samaritan to share a Bible-based message telling the congregation that the UK “cannot shut our eyes” to the country’s plight following the Russian invasion. The Prime Minister made the speech at the Ukrainian Cathedral of the Holy Family in Mayfair, London on Sunday evening for which he received an emotional standing ovation. Click here to read Israel’s UN representative quotes Bible during Ukraine debate Furman said, “I will end with the words of the prophet Isaiah which express in this context and beyond my government’s prayers and I would hope the prayers of all those sitting in these halls. ‘Nation shall not lift up sword against nation. Neither shall they learn war anymore.'” Click here to read Share or comment Israel’s leaders: ‘We have a moral responsibility to help Ukraine’ as 100 tons of aid is sent from Israel Israeli leaders have said they will stand on the “right side of history” on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Not only did Israel condemn Russia at the United Nations, but they will also co-sponsored the resolution, putting their full weight behind it. Additionally, more than 100 tons of humanitarian equipment has been flown into Ukraine in recent days. Click here to read