Lawsuit Update – 20 Apr 2007

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Shalom,

I’m sorry that it has taken so long to give you an update on the pending court case between us and the Chief Rabbi of Beer Sheva and against the anti-missionary organization Yad L’Achim. This is partly due to the nature of things here in Israel and the judicial process, and partly due to the frailties of our human condition. We do very much appreciate your interest and prayers and willingness to contribute to this case, and hope to keep you informed as things progress to help you in praying in the Spirit and with the mind. Please remember to keep our lawyers, Marvin and Kevork, also in your prayers, and that the outcome would bring honor to the name of the Lord and also promote His righteous and gracious purposes in Israel and even beyond.

This case is not against Israel or against the Jewish people. It is not to be used in any way to foment or promote anti-Israel or anti-Jewish actions or reactions. It is already known through the Scriptures that Israel at present is opposed to the good news of God, so we are not out to make them an enemy. Nor is our legal action intended to be used by any other minority or religious groups in Israel to encourage or affirm anti-Israel/Jewish sentiment. For the sake of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, Israel and her people are beloved by God the Father for His honor and glory, and for the honor and glory of His Son.

Here is the update from our lawyers of the legal proceedings: (The terminology is consistent with that of the Defendants.)

The following is submitted as an up-date for the benefit of the multitude who have inquired regarding the status of the lawsuit that was filed in the Magistrate’s Court of Beer Sheva against Rabbi Yehuda Deri (the Chief Rabbi of Beer Sheva) and “Yad L’Achim (R.A.)” for their involvement in the illegal and violent demonstration that took place on 24th December, 2005, and the violations to the rights to freedom of religion and freedom of religious expression and faith of the believers who gathered together at the congregation on that Shabbat.

Both defendants, through separate laws firms, have filed their Statements of Defense. While the particular allegations of each Defendant will not be gone into at length at this juncture, still, it can be stated that an attempt is being made by the Defendants to turn an illegal, violent demonstration into an “open air prayer meeting”, which is claimed to be not against the law; that the Defendants are not responsible for acts of individuals which were contrary to the call for a “peaceful” prayer meeting; that the purpose of the gathering was to allow Jewish persons who arrive at the congregation to have second thoughts about their actions when they see the public prayers; that when efforts are made to try to impose on Jews the ways of Christians and that Yeshua is the Messiah and Redeemer of Israel, then they have the right to cause the public to have second thoughts about their actions. In addition, it is argued, among other things, that the Statement of Claim (the lawsuit) was filed in an effort to stop the “holy war” which the Defendants are directing against baptizing Jews to Christianity, against causing Jews to change their religion and against attempting to persuade Jews to become Christians. It is also argued that the purpose of the lawsuit is to establish a situation where Jews can be baptized to Christianity without any opposition from the Rabbi of the City or from Yad L’Achim. These are only some of the allegations made by the Defendants.

Please keep this matter in your prayers. At this point, pre-trial procedures and maneuvering will be undertaken. It is reasonable to presume that there will be considerable opposition throughout the entire course of the lawsuit.

With blessings,

Advocate Marvin S. Kramer

Advocate Kevork Nalbandian

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Thank-you, and God bless you all. This coming Monday is Israel’s 59th Independence Day. Please continue in prayer for Israel to become dependent upon the Lord, freed to serve and worship Him only.

Your brother and companion in the tribulation and kingdom and patience of Yeshua the Messiah,

Howard

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