Yanky Fachler is a UK-born Israeli who lives in Ireland, where he chairs the Jewish Historical Society of Ireland. In 2 Lions, 6 Officers and 750 Mules, Fachler focuses on British officers who pushed the Jews of Palestine to adopt a more proactive military ethos. In God’s Little Errand Boys, Fachler focuses on Christian clergymen who impacted on the Zionist narrative, including Rev. William Hull of Winnipeg.
In his new book, Gentile Heroes and Heroines: Encouraging the Jews to return to their Ancient Homeland, Fachler widens the perspective to include female Christian Zionists like the writer George Eliot and Lord Balfour’s niece and biographer, Blanche (Baffy) Bagdale.
Fachler’s visit to Winnipeg is co-sponsored by Bridges for Peace, the Jewish Federation, Congregation Shaarey Zedek and Zion Apostolic Church. Events include:
Bridges for Peace Fundraising Banquet
Friday, April 4, 6:30 pm
Winnipeg Evangelical Free Church
500 Lagimodiere Blvd.
The Impact of Prime Minister Harper’s Visit to Israel
Bridges for Peace Educational Seminar
Saturday, April 5, 9:30-3:30
Winnipeg Evangelical Free Church
Canada’s Surprising Role in Establishing the State of Israel
The Zion Connection to Israel
Zion Apostolic Church
305 Machray Ave.
Saturday, April 5, 7 pm
City-Wide Open Meeting
Sunday, April 7, 7 pm
Gateway Church 851 Panet Rd.
God’s Little Errand Boys – Helping the Jews Come Home
Adult Leisure Senior’s Luncheon Shaarey Zedek Synagogue
Monday, April 7, 12 Noon
Cost: $9 (Register by April 3)
Book Launch: McNally Robinson Atrium (Grant Park)
Monday, April 7, 7 pm
Gentile Heroines & Heroes: Encouraging the Jews to return to the Ancient Homeland
For more information and to RSVP please e-mail info@bfpcan.org or call 204-489-3697204-489-3697
