Chai Group (Prayer for Israel)

"Chai" in Hebrew means "alive" or "living."  You may be familiar with the noun form ("life") of this root through the song in Fiddler on the Roof, "To Life, to Life, l'Chaim!"  Hebrew letters have a numerical value, and the two letters that form the word "Chai," chet and yod, add up to "18." 

We at Bridges For Peace believe that God has enriched our spiritual life through the Jewish people and that it would be an appropriate response to have Christians meet regularly to pray for Israel and to learn about our Jewish roots. One way to do this is through our Chai Night Program, a monthly meeting to pursue these goals. Some people choose to meet on the 18th of the month due to the significance of the number. Others choose any day that works for their group. The weekly "Israel Current News Update with Prayer Focus" is sent from Jerusalem by email to all Chai Night sponsors and anyone who requests it.

To become a Chai Night sponsor call or e-mail postmaster@bfpusa.org at our Tulsa office at 1-800-566-1998.

What a Chai Group IS:

• A time of prayer for Israel;
• A support to and a bridge for local churches who desire to know more about Israel, Hebraic roots and Bridges For Peace;
• A Source of strength and fellowship to those who support Israel;
• A Source of information about Israel for churches, civic clubs, etc.;
• A possible bridge of friendship to the Jewish community;
• A place to receive sound, scriptural teaching about Israel and Hebraic roots;
• A place to pray according to scripture for Israel;
• A point of contact for new Bridges For Peace supporters in your area;
• A channel for combining the latest international news and scriptural insights to inform Christians in your area. 
  
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What a Chai Group is NOT:

• Not a house church
• Not a "home group"
• Not in competition with a local church
• Not an "exclusive club"
• Not a "Messianic" fellowship
• Not an evangelism tool to convert Jews