From: Toward Tradition
To: heb_roots_chr@hebroots.org
Subject: Bauer and Lapin Launch American Alliance of Jews and Christians

GARY BAUER AND RABBI DANIEL LAPIN LAUNCH
AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF JEWS AND CHRISTIANS

PRESS RELEASE
CONTACT: KRISTI HAMRICK, 571-244-6324

ADAM FULLER, 206-236-3046

SEATTLE, WA., July 10, 2002: Toward Tradition announced today the
launch of a new project to promote Jewish-Christian partnership: the
American Alliance of Jews and Christians (AAJC), to be led by
co-chairmen Rabbi Daniel Lapin and Gary Bauer. Headquartered in
Washington, D.C., the Alliance will unite Christians in support of
Israel and work with American Jews and Christians on behalf of
traditional values.

A unique synthesis of Jewish authenticity and Christian grassroots
muscle, the group will draw on Mr. Bauer's Washington experience and
influence in the Christian community, including the 100,000
conservative Christians who receive his daily email. The AAJC's Board
of Advisers will include Dr. James Dobson, Charles Colson, Rev. Jerry
Falwell, Rev. Pat Robertson, Pastor Rick Scarborough, as well as Rabbi
Barry Freundel, Rabbi David Novak, Rabbi Meir Soloveichik, Michael
Medved, John Uhlmann, and Jack Abramoff.

Rabbi Lapin, president of Toward Tradition, commented: Let us
remember that friendship is a two-way street. American Christians
consistently stand by Israel, and while they ask nothing in return,
they deserve friendship and support from American Jews. Christians
seek an America that is strong both morally and materially, as do
Jews, and such an America is the best friend Israel can have.

Mr. Bauer, a 2000 Republican presidential contender and former
domestic policy advisor to President Reagan, commented: I believe this
new project will help ensure the alliance of America and Israel while
also building a movement of Jews and Christians for traditional
values. These values come from the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob,
Who gave Israel to the Jewish people and Who inspired the founding of
America.

The guiding principles behind the AAJC are laid out fully in a
just-published 51-page pamphlet, Enemies or Allies? Why American Jews
Should Learn to Stop Worrying and Love Conservative Christians. The
pamphlet can be obtained free by emailing to
pamphlet@towardtradition.org. It can also be viewed electronically at
www.towardtradition.org.

Toward Tradition is a national coalition of Jews and Christians
advocating practical Torah solutions to modern American problems.

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