Christians United for Israel (CUFI) is the largest pro-Israel organization in the United States with over two million members and one of the leading Christian grassroots movements in the world.

CUFI’s mission is to…educate and build Christian support for Israel throughout America.We provide a national association through which every pro-Israel church, parachurch organization, ministry or individual in America can speak and act with one voice in support of Israel in matters related to Biblical issues. While millions of Christians support Israel, there are millions more who do not yet vocally stand up for the Jewish state. Therefore, it is our mission to educate Christians about the Biblical and moral imperatives to support Israel and to build Christian support for Israel throughout America.

In February, 2006, over 400 Christian leaders from across the country flew to San Antonio, Texas to join Pastor John Hagee in determining how the Christian world should respond to the ongoing threats to Israel. By the end of the day, the group had decided to launch a national grassroots movement focused on support of Israel and the Jewish people. Christians United for Israel was born.

Since 2006, CUFI has grown to be the largest pro-Israel organization in the United States and one of the largest Christian grassroots movements in the world with over 2 million members and over 1.2 million Facebook fans. We hold, on average, 35 pro-Israel events a month across the country.

CUFI’s past, present & future

What people are saying about CUFI“I consider CUFI to be a vital part of Israel’s national security.” - Prime Minister Netanyahu

“As we see the mounting threats to the State of Israel, we appreciate more than ever the vital role played by friends like Christians United for Israel. It is extremely important to have you by our side.” - President of Israel Shimon Peres

“Life is not made of years but of moments, some are privileged moments and tonight I realized that I had to come here also to live a privileged moment, to be with you. Never in the history of my people have we witnessed an event such as this.” - Elie Wiesel

“I do not know of an organization in the world more important to Israel than CUFI.” - Dr. Charles Krauthammer

CUFI is America’s “largest and most dependable pro-Israel group.” - The Washington Post

Our impact has been immediate.Our growth has been phenomenal.

And we’ve only just begun.

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To become a CUFI Congregational Representative please fill out the form above and place it in the self-addressed envelope, or contact the CUFI National Office at (210) 477-4714 or go to www.cufi.org/representative to apply.

Please check the activities that you are most interested in implementing as a CUFI Congregational Representative:❒ Arrange a CUFI information table at your

church a few times a year. CUFI will provide you with all the necessary materials.

❒ Encourage your pastor to place information about CUFI in your church bulletin and emails.

❒ Encourage your fellow congregants to attend the annual CUFI Washington Summit.

❒ Encourage your fellow congregants to sign The Israel Pledge.

❒ Host an Israel Bible Study. CUFI will provide you with the study guide.

❒ Show an Israel-focused documentary at your church.

❒ Host a CUFI speaker at your church. ❒ Hold a prayer night for Israel.❒ Host a CUFI Parlor Meeting with a Member of

Congress.❒ Meet with your Member of Congress in your

home district.❒ Help your pastor host Christians United for

Israel Sunday at your church.❒ Help your pastor host a Standing with Israel

Meeting at your church.❒ Help your pastor host A Night to Honor Israel.

CUFI has grown so large so quickly because of people like you - our committed CUFI members.Your devotion and generosity are the bedrock upon which our influence has been built.

While your personal support is essential, we know that for every pro-Israel church that is actively participating in CUFI, there are many more that are not. If you want to see your church do more for Israel through CUFI, we can help you make it happen. We ask you to prayerfully consider applying to be a CUFI Congregational Representative, Israel’s first line of defense in churches throughout America.

A dedicated CUFI Congregational Representative can make a tremendous difference in how their congregation views Israel. Using materials provided by CUFI, Congregational Representatives are encouraged to hold prayer nights for Israel, set up information tables at their church, host Bible studies and help their pastor organize CUFI educational events.

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I am fourteen years old and this was my first Summit. The visits on Capitol Hill helped me to realize I can speak up for what I believe. It was awesome to publicly stand up for Israel in the nation’s capitol knowing our voice was heard. I came away from the whole experience with a sense of boldness and confidence I have never had before. I know that I will never be the same after this- for Zion’s sake I will not keep silent.Jordan, Hubbardston, MA

When we were singing and waving our flags at the Night to Honor Israel, my six year old Katrina turned to me and said, “Mommy, Jesus loves this, doesn’t He?” I told her that He did and she jumped into a chair to get her flag higher. My father fought

in WWII and told stories of the camps he helped liberate. Now to have his granddaughter standing in a chair in Washington, D.C., waving a flag for Israel is just amazing. Thank You!Sabrina, Gainesville, GA

It was like a family reunion with family members you knew about but had never met.Karen, Springfield, OR

The CUFI Summit provides a great history lesson, past and present of Israel, the Israel & Arab conflict and the United States relationship with Israel. I also learned some extra politics when going to Capitol Hill and representing my congressional area to my congressman. The CUFI Summit is an eye-opening

experience and I encourage everyone from all ages to attend. We must stand up for Israel - for it is in the Bible, regardless our denomination. Pastor Hagee, thank you for bringing CUFI to us. I had a wonderful experience in Washington, D.C. and will be there next year.

Jeanne, San Antonio, TX

The speakers were EXCELLENT – exceeded expecta-tions. We had our eyes opened and learned so much. Everything was first class – highly organized, printed materials were incredibly professional and detailed. We enjoyed the entire experience tremendously. Laurie, MN

Christians United for Israel’s Washington Summit is the premier pro-Israel event of the year. We bring together some of the most influential leaders and thinkers to update you on recent developments in Israel, the Middle East and Washington, D.C. Then we go to Congress so that you can share your support for Israel directly with your elected officials and help change the way Washington views the Jewish state.

We have no doubt that CUFI was created for such a time as this. We have no doubt that together we can take a stand for Israel that will make a difference for years to come.

Interested in learning more about the CUFI Washington Summit?Fill in your information below, call (877) 706-2834 or register at www.cufi.org/summit

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If there were ever a time when Israel’s friends needed to speak out and be heard, that time is now!

Israel is facing some of the most serious threats in her history:• Iran is moving forward undeterred in its pursuit of nuclear weapons. • Hezbollah and Hamas continue to stockpile missiles, build bunkers,

and prepare for future war with Israel. • The world continues to criticize Israel’s efforts to defend herself

while ignoring those who attack her. • Even many of our own leaders continue to single Israel out

for pressure and criticism.

In light of these threats, it is imperative that American Christians be equipped to defend Israel in their classrooms, churches and communities. CUFI’s efforts to further educate and mobilize American Christians to stand with Israel include:• Hosting hundreds of Pastor’s events, Standing with Israel Meetings

and Nights to Honor Israel across the country. • Uniting Christians around the world in prayer and action on behalf

of Israel during Christians United for Israel Sunday . • Bringing thousands of pro-Israel Christians together at our CUFI

Washington Summit in July for three days of education and activism on behalf of Israel.

• Educating millions of Christians about the current situation in Israel and the Middle East through our eight social media channels, CUFI talking points emails, action alerts, conference calls, The Torch magazine, the CUFI blog and website.

• Equipping tomorrow’s leaders to become effective advocates for Israel through our rapidly growing CUFI on Campus program.

• Pushing back against the campaign to turn the millennial generation of evangelicals against Israel.

All of these undertakings will require a great deal of time and resources. As we rise to meet these challenges, we pray that we will have your active participation and financial support. We pray that you consider becoming a CUFI member today.

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Israel is facing some of the most serious threats in her history. Therefore,

it is imperative that American Christians are equipped to defend Israel in their classrooms, churches

and communities. With your support, Christians United for Israel will be able to educate more Christians about the

Biblical and moral imperative tostand WIth Israel.

“For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her righteousness shines out like the dawn,

her salvation like a blazing torch.”

isaiah 62:1

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your walls

and security within your citadels.”PsaLM 122:6:7

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“For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet,

till her righteousness shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch.”

IsaIaH 62:1

“But you, O Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen,

you descendants of abraham my friend,

I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you.

I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you.

so do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

IsaIaH 41:8:10

In these challenging times, your prayers for Israel and for the peace of Jerusalem are critical. CUFI has created a special CUFI Prayer Card to help you fulfill this Biblical mandate.

Christians United for Israel also provides you with the opportunity to place your prayer in the Western Wall without leaving your home. Your prayer will be printed out, prayed over at the CUFI national office in San Antonio, sent to Jerusalem and hand-delivered to the Western Wall. Please visit www.cufi.org/prayer to submit your prayer.

“For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her righteousness shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch.”– Isaiah 62:1

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Speaker BioS 4Please fill out the following information to request a sPeaker.

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Name of Speaker deSired:❏ Lyndon ALLen

Central Regional Coordinator AL, AR, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, ND, NE, OH, OK, SD, TN, TX, WI

❏ RAndAL neAL Western Regional Coordinator AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY

❏ PASToR VICToR STyRSky Eastern Regional Coordinator CT, DE, FL, GA, ME, MD, MA, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, VT, VA, WV, Washington, D.C.

❏ dAVId WALkeR National Campus Coordinator and Campus Field Organizer – Central Region AL, AR, KS, KY, LA, MO, MS, OK, TN, TX

❏ JeSSICA MARzUCCo Campus Field Organizer - Western Region AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, ID, MN, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY

❏ SAMUeL LoURIe Campus Field Organizer – Eastern Region CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT, WI, WV

❏ PASToR dUMISAnI WAShIngTon CUFI Diversity Outreach Coordinator

❏ JoSh AhRenS Millennial Outreach Coordinator

❏ RAJ nAIR Millennial Outreach Coordinator

❏ kASIM hAFeez Outreach Coordinator

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Possible topics (we will tailor to your needs): * Biblical support for the state of Israel* a standing with Israel Meeting* a Middle east Briefing* supporting Israel on College Campuses* Developing “a night to Honor Israel” for your communityAll topics have the option for a multimedia presentation.

One of the most effective ways to educate yourself and your church is to have a CUFI speaker come to your community to discuss the current situation. CUFI speakers provide dynamic presentations that will open your community’s eyes to the Biblical reasons why and how they should stand with Israel. An honorarium is not expected. We do request that an offering is received on behalf of CUFI to help offset travel costs and materials.

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eRandal neal Western Regional CoordinatoraK, aZ, Ca, CO, HI, Id, MT, nV, nM, OR, UT, Wa, WY Randal draws from years of experience developing and facilitating educational workshops that address the Biblical mandate to support Israel, church history and political activism in the faith community. Randal has served as a leader for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, and is a frequent speaker at churches, synagogues and pro-Israel events. His Israel 101 and Standing With Israel Meetings motivate and equip non-activists to become effective advocates for Israel.

PasTOR dUMIsanI WasHIngTOnCUFI Diversity Outreach Coordinator Dumisani Washington is a pastor, composer, author and music teacher in Northern California. His Israel journey began in the early 1990s as he studied the Jewish Diaspora and became intrigued by Israel’s multi-ethnic identity; and the return of the Diaspora from Ethiopia, India/Burma, Kaifeng and the world. Dumisani’s first book, ZIONISM & THE BLACK CHURCH: Why Standing With Israel Will Be a Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st Century was released September 2014. Dumisani is a graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Dumisani is senior pastor of the Congregation of Zion in Stockton.

PasTOR VICTOR sTYRsKYEastern Regional CoordinatorCT, de, Fl, ga, Me, Md, Ma, nC, nH, nJ, nY, Pa, RI, sC, VT, Va, WV, Washington, d.C.Victor Styrsky has been a pastor, music director, and pro-Israel activist in Northern California for more than thirty years, and is the author of “Honest to God — The 10 Questions Jews Ask Christians.” Pastor Styrsky is Christians United for Israel’s Eastern Regional Coordinator, having assumed this position after serving several years as CUFI’s California Director. He is a frequent speaker at AIPAC, the Zionist Organization of America, college campuses, synagogues, churches and other pro-Israel organizations across the nation.

JessICa MaRZUCCO Campus Field Organizer - Western Region aK, aZ, Ca, CO, HI, Ia, Id, Mn, MT, nd, ne, nM, nV, OR, sd, UT, Wa, WYJessica Marzucco works with CUFI on Campus’s outreach in American universities and colleges as well as in CUFI’s National office where she helps create resources and programing for the students. Jessica studied Theology at Regent University where she founded a CUFI on Campus chapter and led a Life Group and Bible Study. She visited Israel several times, returning to the USA to speak in churches, synagogues, and major pro-Israel conferences before accepting a position with CUFI in 2013.

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daVId WalKeR National Campus Coordinator and Campus Field Organizer – Central Region al, aR, Ks, KY, la, MO, Ms, OK, Tn, TX David Walker oversees and directs CUFI on Campus outreach efforts. David started working for CUFI after being a part of CUFI on Campus while in college where he also participated in youth ministry and leadership development programs. David previously worked as a project manager for a real estate development firm in Michigan and served on the board of directors for a male mentoring non-profit organization. David earned a double major in Finance and Political Science from the University of Detroit – Mercy, where he served as student body president.

lYndOn allen Central Regional Coordinatoral, aR, Il, In, Ia, Ks, KY, la, MI, Mn, Ms, MO, nd, ne, OH, OK, sd, Tn, TX, WILyndon Allen is the pastor of Woodmont Bible Church in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2012, Allen launched Total Life Victory, an organization dedicated to teaching about the importance of the Hebraic roots of the Church. He hosts a Sunday weekly radio program- The Total Life Victory Radio Show. Allen holds a degree from Biola University in La Mirada, CA focused on Organizational Leadership with an emphasis on Biblical Studies and Apologetics.

JOsH aHRens Millennial Outreach CoordinatorJosh Ahrens serves CUFI as a Millennial Outreach Coordinator. Prior to this position Josh was CUFI’s National Campus Coordinator. Prior to coming to CUFI, Josh studied Biblical History and the Ancient Near East at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Before studying in Israel, Josh was a student at Portland State University where he received his B.A. in History and Judaic Studies, and founded the local CUFI on Campus chapter. While in college Josh also volunteered his time recording life histories at Cedar Sinai Park, a Jewish community oriented retirement and care center in Portland.

RaJ naIRMillennial Outreach CoordinatorRaj Nair serves CUFI as a Millennial Outreach Coordinator. In helping create this new outreach for young adults, called the “Israel Collective”, Raj drew creativity and ingenuity from his diverse media background. Raj’s career journey spans from covering dozens of Hollywood red carpets, to reporting at multiple college football national championship games, to filming Rolling Stone cover shoots and conducting movie press junkets for ESPN. But Raj came to CUFI after his admiration for Israel matured during his three years as a television host for TheBlaze TV Network. Raj and his wife Caitlin live in Brooklyn.

saMUel lOURIeCampus Field Organizer – Eastern RegionCT, de, Fl, ga, Il, In, Ma, Md, Me, MI, nC, nH, nJ, nY, OH, Pa, RI, sC, Va, VT, WI, WVSamuel Lourie oversees CUFI on Campus outreach efforts at universities in the eastern half of the United States. Samuel earned his BA in International Affairs with a regional focus on the Middle East and Africa while minoring in Israeli Studies at the University of Colorado, Boulder. While at the University of Colorado, Samuel pioneered a CUFI on Campus chapter while collaborating with many different student organizations and student leaders from diverse backgrounds. Before joining CUFI full-time, Samuel worked to jump-start a CUFI Young Professionals group in Colorado in partnership with local churches and organizations. Samuel has also done work with network marketing and leadership development businesses, distinguished International Relations organizations, and with a prestigious Christian academy. As a talented networker and enthusiastic leader, Samuel seeks to inspire and mobilize his generation for stronger Christian support for the U.S.-Israel relationship.

KasIM HaFeeZOutreach CoordinatorKasim Hafeez is a British citizen of Pakistani Muslim heritage who grew up being exposed to radical Anti-Western, Anti-Semitic and Anti-Israel ideas on a daily basis. During his teenage years Kasim embraced a radical Islamist ideology and became very active in the anti-Israel movement. Thankfully Alan Dershowitz’s book ‘The Case for Israel’ challenged Kasim’s fundamental beliefs and caused him to undertake a period of research and reflection that led to him Israel in 2007. Witnessing the true nature of the Jewish state changed Kasim’s perception of Israel. He felt a moral obligation to publically speak out for Israel and the dangers radical Islam. He has spoken all over the world and including the 2013 Global Forum on Combatting Anti-Semitism. Kasim has appeared on radio and television and print media.

The Israel PledgeWE BELIEVE that the Jewish people have a right to live in their ancient land of Israel, and that the modern State of Israel is the fulfillment of this historic right.

WE MAINTAIN that there is no excuse for acts of terrorism against Israel and that Israel has the same right as every other nation to defend her citizens from such violent attacks.

WE PLEDGE to stand with our brothers and sisters in Israel and to speak out on their behalf whenever and wherever necessary until the attacks stop and they are finally living in peace and security with their neighbors.

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Please return the Israel Pledge In the self-addressed enveloPe or to go www.cufI.org.

Please join us by signing The Israel Pledge. We will keep a running tally of how many people have signed the pledge, and we will publicize these numbers on a periodic basis.

The more signatures we gather, the stronger the impact we will make.

This is one case where numbers will speak even louder than words.

We need your help. Please make sure your voice is heard on this important issue.

In 1891, the Jewish people were under attack. Jewish towns and villages throughout Russia were being ransacked by violent, anti-Semitic mobs. Thousands of Jews had been killed in cold blood, and more attacks loomed.

While most Americans ignored these bloody incidents, many religious Christians stepped forward and took action. Led by William Blackstone, a group of American Christians organized one of the first pro-Israel petitions in history decades before there even was a State of Israel! This petition, called the Blackstone Memorial, declared that the only way to stop the bloodshed was to create a Jewish homeland in Palestine to serve as a safe haven for persecuted Jews from Russia and around the world.

Today, the Jewish people are again under attack. Jewish towns and villages throughout Israel are being assaulted

by terrorist missiles and suicide bombers. Thousands of Jews have been killed in cold blood. More attacks loom.

Once again, most of the world is standing idly by as Jewish blood is spilled. And once again, believing Christians are providing an exception to this rule of apathy. Throughout America and the world, Christians are outraged by these attacks and want to do something to stop them.

The first step in making a difference is standing up and being counted. Just like a century ago, the time has come for Israel’s friends to step forward and openly declare their support. What we need today is a Blackstone Memorial for a new century.