Brazilian Jews formed an anti-missionary group. The main goal of Judeus Pelo Judaismo is to fight the increasing activity of Christian missionaries who want to convert Jews in the South American country. In Brasilia, Brazil’s capital, Christian missionary groups attempt to speak on behalf of the Jewish community, and some even dress like Orthodox Jews.
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