The Council of Christians and Jews was formed in 1942.

Archbishop William Temple, made clear that the Council would work against all forms of discrimination and

promote the 'fundamental ethical teachings which are common to Judaism and Christianity.' The Chief Rabbi,

Dr Joseph Hertz, highlighted the danger to civilisation involved in antisemitism, as well as the steps that might

be taken by Christians, working in consultation with Jews, to prevent its spread in the UK. The aims of the

council were specified as:

(a) To check and combat religious and racial intolerance.

(b) To promote mutual understanding and goodwill between Christians and Jews in all sections of the

community, especially in connection with problems arising from conditions created by the war.

(c) To promote fellowship between Christian and Jewish youth organisations in educational and cultural

activities.

(d) To foster co-operation of Christians and Jews in study and service directed to post-war

reconstruction

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