| Letters of Endorsement
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Endorsements from Community Leaders
"...I
find Jews for Judaism to be so important an organization, and so
fundamentally, one deserving of our aid and backing... That's why
we hope that (G-d) should (support their work), that in truth they
can bring back more and more of our (fellow Jews) who have been
(lost)···"
Rabbi Yaakov Weinberg, Rosh HaYeshiva (ZTZ"L)
Ner Israel Rabbinical College
"What you are doing is absolutely
crucial because we live in a world where there are so many competing
ideologies around. It is up to us to be defenders, powerful defenders,
of the faith".
Chief Rabbi of South Africa, C.K. Harris
"...I write to express
deepfelt gratitude...
thank you for sharing your time and talents..."
Rabbi Alexander Schindler. Former President
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
"...thank you for the outstanding,
thought provoking, educational programs that you presented ... I
hope that ... Jews for Judaism will continue to be successful through
your educational programs, in combating the groups that threaten
us..."
Arlynne Bochnek, Regional Director
Central Region - United Synagogue Youth
... we certainly appreciate
the expertise and insights you brought ... Jews for Judaism has
definitely left a lasting impact on the Jewish community of Dallas..."
Larry S. Robbins, Director
Jewish Community Relations Council, Dallas, TX
Dear Rabbi Finkelstein,
Thank you so much for a most interesting morning,and we at the Nechama
Ladies Friendship group appreciate your visit here today.
Please come again soon.
On behalf of us all,
Thank you.
On
behalf of all the school counsellors-- at the King DavidSchools,
Torah Academy ,and Yishivah College I would like to thank you most
sincerely for giving of your time to come and talk to us about cults.
We all found the talk most informative and very interesting. Not
many people are aware of what is happening in our community and
it is only through talks like this that an awareness can be created.
We are very pleased with the contact,because the counsellors will
now know who to contact if they are worried about any children in
the schools who they might feel are involve in cults .
Bernice Lits
Co-ordinater of Social Services
South African Board of Jewish Education.
"Thank you very much
for your wonderful presentation to our Hebrew High... you conveyed
very serious and sensitive information - with amazing creativity
and extraordinary humor... The work of Jews for Judaism is invaluable."
Rabbi Daniel Pressman
Congregation Beth David, Saratoga, CA
"Your presentations
were masterpieces of drama, wit, sensitivity and, most important,
exceedingly informative...additionally, you have literally ‘saved’
for the Jewish people many who otherwise would have been lost to
us."
Rabbi Eli J. Schochet
Shomrei Torah Synagogue, West Hills, CA
"We had a record attendance
for your program...it was truly a delight to see how well you related
to our students and parents, involving laughter with story after
story, while still stressing the concern that we must have with
regard to deceptive cults and missionaries... you truly touched
the lives of our families."
Rabbi David Lieb
Temple Beth El, San Pedro, CA
"Your expertise in this
field and your engaging and humorous speaking style made for a fascinating
presentation."
Professor Laurie Baron
San Diego State University
"The issues that you
raised in your presentation are important for all high school students
to hear...our students voted to ask you to speak again."
Rabbi Laura Geller
Temple Emanuel, Beverly Hills, CA
"The audience thoroughly
enjoyed your expertise... Jews for Judaism is a wonderful resource."
Saul Jacobs
Temple Sinai, Palm Springs, CA
"Thank you so much for
an exciting and absorbing afternoon... in fact no one left early,
an unusual occurrence at our luncheons. "
Susan Richter
Valley Beth Shalom, Encino, CA
"Your lecture opened
our eyes...we loved your presentation...we visited your web site
and it is a wonderful supplement to your seminars... Jews for Judaism
is a very good idea."
Seventh Grade Students
Sinai Akiba Academy, Los Angeles, CA
"It was a real success
convening over 250 people from our diverse organized Jewish community...
your sensitivity and dynamic energy help clarify the many complex
issues and consequences when Judaism and Christianity are disrespectfully
misrepresented."
Debra Laskow
The Jewish Federation, West Hills, CA
"Your presentation helped
our UAHC members feel that they are not alone in the struggle and
that they have someone to turn to with real expertise...I was especially
grateful for your sensitivity and respectfulness in dealing with
the needs of the Reform Jewish community."
Rabbi Alice Dubinsky
Union of American Hebrew Congregations, Los Angeles
"Your remarks were enjoyed
by the adults present ... but they were especially helpful to our
teens who are all to often the target of conversionary zeal. I was
surprised to see how many of our members purchased copies of your
booklet."
Rabbi Alan Henkin
Cong. Beth Knesset Bamidbar, Lancaster, CA
"A most informative,
inspiring, motivating and, at times, shocking talk. A true wake-up
call for our community...its message will have a lasting, practical
and positive effect."
Rabbi Menachem Bryski
Chabad of the Valley, Tarzana , CA
"Your presentation was
not only substantive and entertaining, but held the teens in attendance
riveted in their seats. Aside from your extensive rabbinic knowledge,
your diverse experience in scuba diving, skiing and martial arts
was most impressive and engaging for the kids."
Rabbi Daniel Lerner
West Coast NCSY
"Your four session workshop
was fascinating... our youngsters were mesmerized. You got ‘rave
reviews’ across the board."
Dorothy Salkin
Sinai Temple, Los Angeles
"Several kids commented
upon how much they had learned and how interesting they found the
whole presentation....the strategic suggestions you brought them
are exactly what they needed"
Carolyn Moore
Temple Sinai, Glendale, CA
"Your presentation was dynamic and perfectly
geared for a class of bright, inquisitive 10th graders."
Rabbi Janet Offel
Temple Isaiah, Los Angeles, CA
"All of our students were impressed
and uplifted by your talk... We look forward to a continued relationship
with your organization."
Rabbi Philip Wachsman
Emek Hebrew Academy, Sherman Oaks, CA
"You were able to provoke meaningful
and insightful questions from our young people, and, of course,
you answered these questions with characteristic humor, patience
and respect... In addition, you provided them with a clear sense
of what is uniquely Jewish."
Susan Neubauer
Temple Solael, West Hills, CA
"Your words touched our students and
made an impact on their lives. We are very fortunate to have an
organization such as yours."
Rabbi Arthur Zuckerman
Congregation Beth Am, San Diego, CA
"Your presentation and manner were lively,
engaging and informative...That you could maintain the interest
and cooperation of the students for the two-hour session speaks
well of your ability as a presenter and the accessibility of your
presentation... the evening was tremendously successful."
Rabbi Seth Hochberg-Miller
Temple Beth Torah, Ventura, CA
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