Jews Should Love Christians

Bring up Christians around most Jews, and you’re likely to hear the classic Jewish expression: “Oy vey.” It’s an ancient term of annoyance, something every Jewish child grows up hearing from their elders. But if we step back for a moment and look at the big picture, no one should be more excited about Christians than Jews. Why? Because Christians are gentiles who, at their core, just want to be Jewish. That’s a miracle! HOW CAN YOU NOT GET EXCITED? 2 BILLION CHRISTIANS WANT TO LEARN TO BE JEWISH!!!!!!!

Baruch HaShem people!

Yeshua is rolling over in his grave saying Oy Vey.

Let’s consider the historical and cultural context here. Jews, like most indigenous cultures, have always shunned outsiders. This isn’t because of arrogance but out of a deep sense of self-preservation. For millennia, Jews have been a small, vulnerable nation trying to maintain their unique covenant with Hashem (God) while being surrounded by larger, often hostile empires. Our traditions and laws—the mitzvot—are demanding. They require a lifestyle of discipline and devotion that’s daunting for outsiders to understand or embrace.

Even today, if you approach a rabbi about converting to Judaism, you’ll likely be met with resistance: “This is not for you,” or “Keeping the mitzvot is too hard—you don’t want this.” The mitzvot are challenging, I can hardly keep up. The reluctance to welcome outsiders is not about elitism; it’s about protecting a sacred way of life that has survived against all odds.

But here’s the point: in their reluctance to share, Jews sometimes come across like the “cool kids” who won’t let others join their exclusive club. The irony is that Christians—the largest religious group on Earth—are, in a way, begging to join that club. They might not fully understand the intricacies of Jewish law or theology, but their hearts are in the right place.

Think about it: Christians revere the Torah. They honor the Jewish patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, Jacob—and the Jewish matriarchs—Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah. They dedicate their lives to following the teachings of a Jewish rabbi, Yeshua (Jesus). The very existence of Christianity is a testament to the power and beauty of Jewish faith and tradition.

Sure, Jews can judge Christians for not “getting everything right.” It’s true that Christianity, as we know it today, is not Judaism. After Yeshua’s death, the Roman Empire co-opted this Jewish sect, transforming it into what we might call “Churchianity.” Pagan elements seeped in, and over time, much of the Jewishness of the early movement was lost. But this isn’t the fault of modern Christians. They are simply doing their best to follow the word of God with the tools they’ve been given.

And here’s the amazing part: despite the distortions and misunderstandings, Christians still feel a deep spiritual connection to the Jewish people. They study the Hebrew Bible, they honor the Sabbath (even if on a different day), and they support Israel with a passion unmatched by many Jews themselves.

What we’re looking at here is nothing short of a bracha (blessing). Two billion souls want to align themselves with the God of Israel. Two billion souls feel drawn to the teachings of the Torah, the wisdom of the prophets, and the moral vision of Judaism.

Yet, so many Jews are blinded by the pain and trauma of history—centuries of persecution, forced conversions, and anti-Semitism. These wounds, exploited by Satan, prevent us from seeing the miraculous opportunity before us. Instead of building walls, we should be building bridges. Instead of focusing on what divides us, we should be celebrating what unites us: a shared reverence for God and a commitment to making the world a better place.

Loving Christians doesn’t mean compromising Jewish identity. It doesn’t mean accepting their theology or converting to their practices. It simply means recognizing their sincerity, appreciating their support, and finding ways to work together for the greater good. After all, the prophets tell us that in the messianic era, all nations will come to Jerusalem to worship Hashem. Maybe Christians are already taking the first steps on that journey.

So, to my fellow Jews: let’s set aside the “oy veys” for a moment. Let’s open our hearts and see the blessing in front of us. Christians are not our enemies—they are our allies. They are seekers of truth, followers of a Jewish rabbi, and children of the same God we serve. That’s not something to scoff at. It’s something to celebrate.