History
From its inception in 1966, the ETRFI has initiated research and studies in the fields of Judeo-Christian relations and in intra-Christian ecumenical encounters, often copied by churches in Jerusalem. ETRFI's initiatives include:
Student Christian Forum
In response to the various needs of Christian students from abroad studying in Israel in Christian institutions or at the Hebrew University, ETRFI has offered activities and guidance to help them to integrate their studies and experiences.
Catalogue Project
Starting with a Cardinal Bea Prize, ETRFI collected references to literature on the Jewish-Christian encounter throughout history. The thousands of entries in our system permit the compilation of bibliographies by author, keyword or any of some 300 main topics and sub-categories; in more than ten languages, principally English, French and German.
Liaison Committee Founding Member
The Liaison Committee founded jointly by ETRFI, American Jewish Committee and Bridges for Peace, relates to the government on issues concerning Christians in Israel. In 1988, the Ministry of the Interior visa regulations were re-defined with recommendations from the Liaison Committee. In 1998, the Knesset withdrew the anti-missionary bill after consultations with the committee. As of March 2000 ETRFI has organized a united appeal to the government on behalf of Christian organizations in regard to visas for volunteers.
ICCI Founding Member
ETRFI's affiliations with the local constituencies were instrumental in initiating the Interreligious Coordinating Council in Israel in 1991. The ICCI now provides, independently, a quality information service of interreligious activities and events.
Cross of Nails Centre Patron
ETRFI has been endowed with the honour of being a Cross of Nails centre of reconciliation of the International Centre at Coventry, UK. Through teaching, reference services and participation in conferences and seminars throughout Israel, the ETRFI works toward peace with one another and the Creator.
Student Christian Forum
In response to the various needs of Christian students from abroad studying in Israel in Christian institutions or at the Hebrew University, ETRFI has offered activities and guidance to help them to integrate their studies and experiences.
Catalogue Project
Starting with a Cardinal Bea Prize, ETRFI collected references to literature on the Jewish-Christian encounter throughout history. The thousands of entries in our system permit the compilation of bibliographies by author, keyword or any of some 300 main topics and sub-categories; in more than ten languages, principally English, French and German.
Liaison Committee Founding Member
The Liaison Committee founded jointly by ETRFI, American Jewish Committee and Bridges for Peace, relates to the government on issues concerning Christians in Israel. In 1988, the Ministry of the Interior visa regulations were re-defined with recommendations from the Liaison Committee. In 1998, the Knesset withdrew the anti-missionary bill after consultations with the committee. As of March 2000 ETRFI has organized a united appeal to the government on behalf of Christian organizations in regard to visas for volunteers.
ICCI Founding Member
ETRFI's affiliations with the local constituencies were instrumental in initiating the Interreligious Coordinating Council in Israel in 1991. The ICCI now provides, independently, a quality information service of interreligious activities and events.
Cross of Nails Centre Patron
ETRFI has been endowed with the honour of being a Cross of Nails centre of reconciliation of the International Centre at Coventry, UK. Through teaching, reference services and participation in conferences and seminars throughout Israel, the ETRFI works toward peace with one another and the Creator.
