Josh Reinstein is the Director of the

Knesset Christian Allies Caucus The Israel Allies Foundation (IAF, also known as the International Israel Allies Caucus Foundation) educates and empowers an international network of pro-Israel legislators. IAF works with politicians around the world to mobilize support for Isra ...

and President of the

Israel Allies Foundation The Israel Allies Foundation (IAF, also known as the International Israel Allies Caucus Foundation) educates and empowers an international network of pro-Israel legislators. IAF works with politicians around the world to mobilize support for Isra ...

, a nongovernmental, not for profit organization formed in January 2004 by

Yuri Stern Yuri Stern ( he, יורי שטרן, russian: Юрий Штерн, Yuriy Shtern, 29 March 1949 – 16 January 2007) was a Russian-Israeli politician and journalist. He was a member of the Knesset from 1996 until his death, first as a member of Yisr ...

to encourage faith-based support for

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among elected members of legislatures and parliaments worldwide, with an emphasis on faith-based, Christian support of Israel.

Biography

Joshua (Josh) Reinstein was born in Toronto, Canada, but grew up in Dallas. His father was the president of the local chapter of the

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. Reinstein graduated from the

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in Canada with a degree in political science and

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to Israel in 1999. He was English-language spokesman for the Israeli National Union Party before becoming Director of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus. In 2008 Reinstein stood for election to the Knesset on

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Party list.

Career

In 2004 Reinstein assisted MK

to form the

Israel Allies Caucus The Israel Allies Foundation (IAF, also known as the International Israel Allies Caucus Foundation) educates and empowers an international network of pro-Israel legislators. IAF works with politicians around the world to mobilize support for Isra ...

. In 2005 Reinstein worked with MK Stern and MK Benny Elon to approach American pastor

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and encourage him to create and lead

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. Reinstein heads the

, which coordinates the efforts of 44 Israel Allies Caucuses in parliaments around the world. Reinstein has been involved with developing improved cooperation between Jewish and Christian Israelis who seek the support of Christian in other countries to support Israel. Reinstein is owner and operator of JSR International Marketing, an international marketing and public relations firm based in Israel. Reinstein was the founder and founding producer of ''Israel Now News'', a half-hour weekly TV show broadcast on the Daystar network. The program provides substantial airtime to pro-Israel Christian organizations such as the

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. He is the author of the book, Titus, Trump and the Triumph of Israel: The Power of Faith-Based Diplomacy.

Awards and recognition

In 2012, Reinstein was number 49 on the ''

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''s list of the "50 most influential Jews in the world." The citation described him as "the father of faith-based diplomacy."

References

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Interview with Josh Reinstein
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Biography

Career

Awards and recognition

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