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The Messianic community in Israel has been, for years, persecuted by the ultra-Orthodox.
Spreading lies about individuals, businesses, congregations and even vandalism and threats have been a part of life for many Israelis who have accepted their Messiah.
Maoz assists the persecuted believers by helping with business expenses, legal fees and personal support.
ONGOING PROJECTS:
* Ami Ortiz
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On March 20, an individual dressed in an Israeli army uniform, entered an apartment building in the West Bank town of Ariel and set a package at the door of the apartment of David and Leah Ortiz - leaders or a Messianic Congregation in Ariel. It was a lovely Purim present with a card that said, "Purim Sameach!" The cleaning lady brought the package in and set it on the table.
Ami Ortiz, 15 - the only family member that was at home at the time - sat down at the table and pulled the ribbon off the package, and flew backwards, his body ripped to shreds. He was found on the kitchen floor in a pool of blood.
Miraculously, Ami survived and is now undergoing a long recovery process.
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The police has yet to identify any suspects. Therefore David has hired a criminal lawyer to push for apprehending the perpetrators of this terrible crime. Obviously, the intent of the bomber was to kill David and Leah.
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* Arad and Beer Sheva Congregations
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The two congregations are located in southern Israel - areas heavily populated by the ultra-Orthodox.
Both congregations have been under attack for a few years now. The Orthodox protest in front of the congregations during the meetings, and also in front of the houses of the attenders.
A chess club, run by the Arad congregation, has even been set on fire.
Maoz has helped the congregations with legal assistance, as well as with personal support - by organizing a trip to the congregations for Sabbath worship services.
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* Pnina Pie
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Israel and Pnina Comforti are Messianic believers who own a bakery in a southern city.
When the Orthodox community found out about their faith it took just a few days for them to spread lies about the bakery and the family. Flyers have been posted around the city and in every synagogue, calling for a boycott on the bakery.
One day, an Orthodox man walked into the bakery, tearing off their Kosher certificate from the wall.
Maoz has been helping the Comfortis with legal fees.
Read Pnina and Israel's Story
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