The statement comes as antisemitism in Italy continues to rise, with social spaces where it is acceptable to be Jewish having shrunk, according to the Center of Contemporary Jewish Documentation.
"An international education organization demanded a group of Jewish educators sign a statement condemning Israel before traveling to Italy to attend a study conference, according to a report.
"Around 100 Jewish teachers from the US and Israel scrapped the study trip to the Reggio Emilia region planned for later this month to study the Reggio Emilia Approach — a style of education “long embraced” by Jewish preschools — after being told to denounce the Jewish state, the Jewish Insider reported.
"The shocking statement was the result of a protest by some parents associated with the host Italian organization, Reggio Children, who objected to the Jewish educators’ participation over alleged support for Israel and the Israel Defense Forces.
"Teachers were told to sign a pledge saying: “I distance myself from the occupation of Gaza and the violation of children’s and human beings’ rights in the occupied territories as well as in every place [sic] in the world.”
"Roughly 1,200 people, mostly Jews, were massacred by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, which set off the war in Gaza." . . .
Italy, being a Catholic nation and mostly ignorant of The Holy Scriptures has, I'm sure, widespread ignorance of the content in the Old and New Testaments about Israel and God's place for the Jews in the land of Israel. They do not know of the dispersion and regathering back to the Land given by God written of in passages like The Restoration Of Israel: Understanding Ezekiel 36:16–38.
The above ends with This prayer:
. . . "We stand in awe of Your faithfulness as we witness the restoration of Israel with our own eyes. Thank You for allowing us to live in this generation—a generation that sees Your promises fulfilled just as You spoke them through Ezekiel.
Lord, soften our hearts. Wake us up. Help us discern the converging signs surrounding us and understand the nearness of the Rapture and the coming Tribulation. Let the restoration of Israel stir reverence in us, urgency in us, and a deeper longing to walk closely with You." . . .
The Reggio statement required checks internet statements to make sure those wanting to take part have not published pro-Israel items such as this Israeli flag:
Restoration of Israel: The Centerpiece of Prophecy - Bible Study Simply
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