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Feb 10, 2021, 2:07 AM

Christians…Beware of BDS

Bethlehem, West Bank (Photo taken by Justin Kron, July 13, 2018)

Wait long enough and it will just be a matter of time before you hear about the next university, Christian denomination, celebrity or political pundit that is pushing the agenda of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement (BDS) against...

Aug 28, 2018, 7:30 AM

A Day of Blessings and Curses in the West Bank

In my continued journey of learning about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, there have been some days on the ground that have shaped my understanding—and prayers—more than others. One such day occurred during a recent 2-week filming trip for a project...

Dec 3, 2015, 8:14 PM

Confronting Christian Anti-Semitism

Upon themselves and on their seed The burden of their dreadful deed The Jews assumed in thoughtless rage It dogs their steps from age to age And on the Gentiles God will pour The boundless riches of His grace What the Jew foolishly forswore He...

Feb 13, 2015, 6:02 AM

Birthright Israel for Christians?

Thanks to philanthropist Sheldon Adelson and the Azrieli Foundation, the Birthright Israel program recently received another $45 million to send Jewish young adults on free educational 10-day trips to Israel. Since Birthright Israel started in 2000, approximately 350,000 Jewish young adults,...

Dec 22, 2014, 6:36 PM

Born Is The King of Palestine?

It’s that time of year when Christians around the world are singing Christmas carols to commemorate the Incarnation of God’s Son. But for some Palestinians there is a declaration in one of the most well-known carols that may be...

Sep 28, 2014, 7:28 AM

They Need Our Voice!

In July 2014 while I was visiting a town in the West Bank, I met a Christian businessman and a member of the Syrian Orthodox Church; the same denomination that has been severely persecuted by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria...

Sep 22, 2014, 10:59 PM

Is It Safe To Go To Israel?

Having recently been in Israel while leading a tour when Operation Protective Edge was taking place, and having been there while leading tours during the worst years of the 2nd Intifada (2000-2005), the 2nd Lebanon War (July 2006), and Operation Pillar...

Sep 20, 2014, 3:24 AM

What’s The Truth Behind Palestinian Water…or the lack thereof?

In October 2013 I had the privilege of going on a trip to the Holy Land with the The Telos Group, a non-profit organization that seeks to help Evangelical Christians engage with the people who represent various sides of the...

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About Me

Justin Kron is the founder of the Kesher Forum, an inter-denominational gathering based in Chicago, IL for Christians who are interested in learning more about Jewish culture and building bridges with their Jewish friends and neighbors. He is also the co-creator and producer of HOPE IN THE HOLY LAND (2021), an award-winning feature documentary on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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