About Us

Jews for Jesus Canada is a Jewish evangelistic agency dedicated to bringing the Gospel into places where a significantly Jewish testimony is needed. We were born here in 1981 as a result of an ongoing testimony in the United States that eventually demanded a permanent presence in Canada.

Jews for Jesus began as a result of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the United States circ. 1968-1973. This time was known as "The Jesus Movement". Many of these young cause-oriented hippies were Jewish and many came to know Jesus as their Messiah. While this was happening Moishe Rosen (the founder and present director) was developing progressive and relevant methods and principles of communicating the Gospel to Jewish people.

This was necessary because of the 'Implied Social Contract' in Jewish Culture. The contract stated that "Jews don't believe in Jesus. If they do they are no longer Jewish." This device of excommunication by definition is the primary defense mechanism of Jewish people against the Gospel message.

Because we are a Jewish mission and not a mission to Jews our approach is Jewish. Jewish people tend to relate to one another more intensely than non-Jews. We tend to be more emphatic in interpersonal communications. Too few have realized this, and consequently, the Gospel message has become irrelevant to Jews. The church has compounded the problem because it tends to avoid that which is difficult, and generally feels more comfortable with methods that are predictable in their presentation and response. This has led to the exclusion of our people from the Church's message.

We are one of the few mission agencies with organized opposition. Most Jews would be just as pleased if we would disappear and allow them to keep on ignoring what God wants all people to know. But, in a sense, this opposition is a tribute to our effectiveness. Those Christian scholars and missiologists who have studied our methods are most enthusiastic about our strategy, integrity, and ability to carry out the work. However, Christian leaders who endorse us draw much ire from Jewish leaders, and so very few do. For this reason, we have had to take much of the fire directly.

In theology we are not innovative, but represent mainline evangelical thought and preach the historic gospel upon which all true Christians agree. Our front-line missionaries are Jewish, and are ordained or commissioned by their own churches and approved to our ministry. Educational requirements are strict and most of our missionaries are at or near the Master's level in theology or missions education.

Many in Canada have stood with us and supported our efforts. For this we are thankful. We invite your involvement too. Our public approach is bold in that we may often be seen handing our own special brand of Gospel tracts on the streets of Toronto and other major cities. Our personal approach, though, is sensitive. Our missionaries are trained to be sharp and perceptive, yet gentle and caring.

Please call or e-mail us if you have Jewish friends that you know are open to the Gospel. Most Jews hear about Jesus from people like you. So if you want to have an adventure in witnessing, witness to your Jewish friends! Our Toronto office is stocked with the most up-to-date and progressive literature and books available in Jewish missions today. We also have a monthly newsletter at no cost to the interested Christian. Our missionaries are trained to present visual and practical demonstrations for the body of Christ. Our mobile evangelistic music team, the Liberated Wailing Wall, presents the Gospel through drama, music, and testimony. Contact us for more information about or scheduling Jews for Jesus in your church or fellowship meeting. You may view current our speaking itineraries in Canada or in the US.

Most people know Jews who were for Jesus as a reality in apostolic times. The Christian era began with converted Jews preaching to Gentiles. But in reality they weren't "converted Jews" - they were converted sinners who were Jewish!! They never renounced their heritage or the faith of their fathers. They were very Jewish. But then again isn't believing in Jesus a very Jewish thing to do!