The Council of Christians and Jews brings together the Christian and Jewish Communities in a common effort to fight the evils of prejudice, intolerance and discrimination between people of different religions, races and colours, and to work for the betterment of human relations based on mutual respect, understanding and goodwill. It is neither a missionary nor a political organisation.
Reg. Charity No.238005
Patron: Her Majesty the Queen
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The Council of
Christians and Jews
Hillingdon Branch
An Act Of Faith
The Council of Christians and Jews came into being during the darkest days
of World War Two against the background of the Holocaust in Nazi Germany.
The Council was inaugurated in 1942 by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr
William Temple, and Chief Rabbi Dr Hertz.
Combatting prejudice, intolerance, discrimination and antisemitism are
still CCJ's primary aims. It encourages Christians and Jews to appreciate
and respect each other's distinctive beliefs while recognising their common
ground.
The Council is neither a missionary organisation nor a political one. It is
a builder of bridges, enabling Christians and Jews to work together for
better understanding in our multifaith society.