Bridges for Peace: Christians supporting Israel and building relationships between Christians and Jews in Israel and around the world. Expanded Vision It is our desire to see Christians and Jews working side by side for better understanding and a more secure Israel. In 1964 our founder, Dr. G. Douglas Young moved to Israel and established an educational organization, at the same time beginning the work that later became known as Bridges for Peace. Officially founded as a non-profit organization in 1976, Bridges for Peace seeks to be a ministry of hope and reconciliation. Through programs both in Israel and worldwide, we are giving Christians the opportunity to actively express their biblical responsibility before God to be faithful to Israel and the Jewish community. For too long, Christians have been silent. For too long, the Jewish community has had to fight its battles alone. It is time Christian individuals and congregations speak up for the people who gave us the Bible. We are committed to the following goals: * To encourage meaningful and supportive relationships between Christians and Jews in Israel and around the world. * To educate and equip Christians to identify with Israel, the Jewish people and the biblical/Hebraic foundations of our Christian faith. * To bless Israel and the Jewish people in Israel and worldwide, through practical assistance, volunteer service and prayer. * To communicate Christian perspectives to the attention of Israeli leaders and the Jewish community-at-large. * To counter anti-Semitism worldwide and support Israel’s divine God-given right to exist in her God-given land.