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Bagels and Blessings

Proclaiming the Jewishness of the Gospel!

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Renate Kaufmann 1999 Interview

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2026/04/18

Renate grew up in Cologne, Germany. Hidden as a child, Renate survived the Holocaust. Renate shares her surprise when she learned that she was Jewish, the tragedy of her father's death and the faith that he taught her. This faith carried her through many tough times. Through Yeshua, Renate learned to forgive those that harmed her father. A poet, artist and former seamstress, Renate wrote about her experience during the Holocaust in her book, "Justify Us Through Your Life." She also published a book

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Nathan Wilbur Interview!

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2026/04/11

Nathan is the first-born son of Paul and Luanne Wilbur and is currently operating as the Director of Wilbur Ministries. After finishing two years of undergraduate work, a semester of Jewish studies at Christ for the Nations in Dallas, Texas, and graduating from the Jacksonville Police Academy, Nathan was hired to manage the ministry office and oversee the ministry travel schedule.When ten years of service and travel as a part of the team had been completed, Nathan was ordained as a minister of the

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Zamariah Jackson

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2026/04/04

Zamariah Jackson, affectionately known as "Z," is a Jewish follower of Messiah Yeshua. She currently serves as Chair of the Living Free Women’s Conference.For quite some time, it has been Z’s heartfelt vision to host a powerful gathering for women across the Messianic and Christian spectrum—both Jew and Gentile alike. Her desire is to see women set free from every chain that holds them back, so they can walk boldly in the fullness of all that God has called them to be.In addition, Zamariah serves as

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Josh and Sarah Rebelak

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2026/03/28

Josh and Sarah are husband and wife. In their words, "God created; thus, we as His creation create things in return. One of our favorite ways to worship is singing- an act of creation that requires body, mind, and soul to unite together in a beautiful display of devotion. Our heart is that the music will bring you closer to God's own heart, and that you leave more in tune with His Spirit, through the mighty power of our Savior, Yeshua." They are both part of the group The Nesbitts and are expecting

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Laura and John Popp

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2026/03/21

Laura and John had similar backgrounds in that they both grew up in a Catholic family and were both attracted to Judaism after experiencing a Passover Seder. The couple met at a Greek and Hebrew Training Center and learned more about the feasts of Israel. They were both involved in the worship team thereand the relationship grew. After marrying, they were drawn to Messianic Judaism.John was a pastor for 20 years and although the couple started in California, they traveled to Idaho, where John hosted

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Rabbi Ron Goldberg Again!!!

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2026/03/14

Rabbi Ron Goldberg was raised in a Jewish family in New York City. He began sneaking out to church during his senior year of High School. A friend then gave him the "forbidden" New Testament to read and he soon discovered that Yeshua (Jesus) really is the Jewish Messiah. "After coming to faith in Messiah Yeshua my parents thought about having a funeral for me," Ron stated. "Instead, they sent me to a rabbi for deprogramming and intensive counseling!"His relationship with his parents was very

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Faith Yesner Interview

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2026/03/07

Faith Yesner lives in the Philadelphia area and is on the worship team at her synagogue, Congregation Beth Yeshua. Faithrecorded two albums and was a memberof the musical group Kol Simcha for many years.Besides being a vocalist and an actress, Faith is a passionate equestrian, training in Dressage. She’s traded stage shows for horse shows!! The Lord truly does give us the desires of our hearts! Hold tight to your dreams and let Him know what YOUR heart’s desires may be!!

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Lisa Hellermann Interview

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2026/02/28

Lisa Hellermann grew up in a Jewish family. After completing college, she worked in Manhattan on her way to a successful future. At this time she started to have questions about God and the meaning of life. Her search for truthoffered absolutely nothing.One day commuting back from work on the Long Island Railroad,Lisa prayed to God and said, “God if you are real I want to see you,” Then she fell asleep on the train andhad a very vivid dream of Jesus. She felt awake in this dream as if she weretruly

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Susan Gibboney Returns!

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2026/02/22

Originally from Montreal Quebec Canada, Susan moved to California, when she was 18 years old. She was raised Catholic, and found Yeshua in 1974 at Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa with Chuck Smith and Romaine and Greg Laurie. Shebecame Messianic about 24 years ago through her church Shiloh Messianic Congregation in Crestline. In this interview, Susan shares how the Lord has helped her through the loss of her husband several months ago. The Lord has been her strength and joy and she shares the love of

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Lynn Jordan

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2026/02/14

ApostleLYNN JORDAN is the Founder/CEO of I AMFOUNDation.She studied at the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) in New York as a NISHMA Fellow, attended Columbia University, N.Y.U., studied at a Bible Institute in NYC, teaches Scripture on various platforms, worked as a reporter on several publications and loves to worship.Lynn is the author ofThe Year in Torah (Bible) Portions for Christians, Jews & Everyone Else!

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Repeat- Jonathan Bernis Interview

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2026/02/07

NOTE: this is a repeat of the 2016 interview. I did with Rabbi Jonathan Bernis.Rabbi Jonathan is the founding Rabbi of my home congregation, Congregation Shema Yisrael in Rochester, New York.Jonathan has been a leader in the Messianic Jewish community for more than 30 years. He has authored numerous books and has planted communities all over the world. Rabbi Jonathan currently serves as the President and CEO of Jewish Voice Ministries International (JVMI).Jonathan resides in the Los Angeles area

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Dee Linden Interview

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2026/01/31

Dee grew up in a non- Jewish home and fell in love with the Jewish root of her faith and the Jewish people many years ago. She encountered the Lord many times, from being rescued from a harmful marriage, to being healed of cancer several times, and even when she had an out of body experience. She loves to share her joy of the Lord with anyone who will listen. I know you will enjoy this interview with a very sweet woman who loves the Lord!

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Rabbi Jim Appel Returns Again!

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2026/01/24

Rabbi Jim has been a Jewish believer in Yeshua (Jesus) since 1977. He has served Congregation Shema Yisrael as Elder, Home Group Leader, Prayer Leader, Outreach Coordinator, Youth Group Leader, Special Events Coordinator and Head Usher. Rabbi Jim has been the full time Messianic Rabbi of Shema Yisrael since 1996.Prior to entering full time ministry Rabbi Jim worked for Xerox Corporation in Webster, NY for 24 years as an Optical Engineer and Engineering Manager. He holds more than 45 patents in the

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Pastor Henry Wright

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2026/01/17

Henry W. Wright was the president and founder of Be in Health Global. He was exposed to the power of spiritual healing at an early age when his mother was miraculously cured of terminal cancer and a fatal tumor that was wrapped around her jugular vein. Wright was committed to the belief that human problems are fundamentally spiritual, with associated physical and psychological manifestations. With his pre-med background and insights into the medical as well as the spiritual aspects of disease, he

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Rabbi Eric Carlson Interview

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2026/01/10

Rabbi Eric Carlson is founder and shepherd of Congregation Zion’s Sake, a Messianic Congregation, located in Newport News, Virginia. Eric is a native of Fairview, Pennsylvania and holds a bachelor of Theology degree. He attained the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy, retiring in August 2003 after 22 years of decorated service in the Submarine Force. Responding to God’s call, he founded Congregation Zion’s Sake in May 2000 and entered full time ministry upon retiring from

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Heather Walker is Back!

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2026/01/04

Heather Walker lives in Northern California with her husband who pastors Harei Yeshua and First Baptist Church (FBC) of Paradise. Heather is mother to 6, (grandma) to 5.Heather currently serves at FBC Paradise as Women’s Ministry leader, and office administrator. She loves to talk about textual criticism and apologetics and of course knitting.The Walker family lost their home and all their possessions in the 2018 fires in Paradise California, but never lost their faith.

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Beckah Shae is Back!!

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2025/12/27

Beckah credits her mother, who was raised in a Jewish family, as being a key influence in her spiritual development. In her early 20's she was at an all time low and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada and joined a cover band. While there she began to feel an empitness creeping in, she was searching for a home. She searched online for a church then attended the worship service there. Beckah says, "During the worship service, I was crying out to the Lord, 'Make a way out for me. I'm so sorry."In 2010 she

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Return of Paul Liberman

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2025/12/20

Paul Liberman became a believer in the Messiah in 1971. He was instrumental in foundingtwo Messianic Congregations: Beth Messiah Messianic Congregation in Washington, D.C.and Tree of Life in San Diego,CA.He also served as a congregational leader at Beit Asaph in Netanya, Israel, when he residedin the Land for nine years. There, he was the Executive Director of The Joseph Project, Ltd.(humanitarian aid importer), and was elected Chairman of the Messianic Political Action Committee.For five years, he

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Debbie Gertler Interview

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2025/12/13

Yeshua was after Debbie for a very long time, but she just didn’t know it. Her brother’s changed behavior and suggestions put heron a path of researching about Yeshua and trying to understand her brother’s decision to become a believer. It took her a year and 1/2 to read and research the truth in the word. It was so loud and clear to her and she knew that she was on the right path based totally on the word of Adonai.

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Becca Chefran Interview

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2025/12/06

Becca is the granddaughter of Austrian Holocaust survivors. She grew up in Philadelphia, where she attended Congregation Beth Yeshua. It was there, at the end of ninth grade, that she made a defining commitment in her heart to the Lord.Formerly with the musical groupKol Simcha, Becca traveled the world, ministering in Russia and Ukraine alongside Jewish Voice Ministries and later in Israel. Amidst her travels, she also completed her degree in Communications at Temple University.Becca lived in Israel

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