Jewish and Christian groups in Ukraine are protesting an upcoming cultural festival aimed at converting Jews. An organization known as Magen, or Shield, has called a news conference in Kiev for Wednesday to outline its protest of the festival, planned for Lvov, Ukraine, later this week by a group affiliated with the Hear, O Israel ministry. Magen’s director, Mark Powers, described Hear, O Israel as “Christian fundamentalists masquerading as Jews.” Powers said his group will raise awareness among members of the Lvov Jewish community to counteract Hear, O Israel’s message.

Source: JTA, August 26, 2003

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