Debbie Gertler Interview

Yeshua was after Debbie for a very long time, but she just didn’t know it. Her brother’s changed behavior and suggestions put her on 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. 

Crystal Buchhalter Interview

Crystal grew up in Detroit, MI singing choral, traditional Jewish, Tin Pan Alley, musical theatre and liturgical music in her synagogue under the apprenticeship of well known Cantor, Harold Orbach; at which time she also started performing around Metro Detroit. She then began studying classical voice at Interlochen Fine Arts Camp where she first considered a career as a classical artist and Cantorial Soloist. She has a degree in classical voice from Oakland University in Detroit and has since performed with The Collegiate Chorale in NYC, Nashville Opera, & as a Cantorial soloist from San Francisco to NYC, as well as London, Israel & South Africa, and has directed and performed on national and international tours. She most recently led worship for the Jews for Jesus 50th anniversary convocation on Cyprus & is the advocate for multiple musicians in Israel on behalf of the Nashville based ministry, Artists in Christian Testimony. She is currently recording an album of virtuosic Cantorial music in Nashville.

Mitch Forman Interview

I had heard of Mitch Forman many years ago, but I guess the timing wasn't right.   So happy to finally connect with him and hear his story.

Mitch was raised in a traditional Reform Jewish home near Boston. After graduating from high school, he went to the University of Massachusetts and focused all his attention on a culinary career. Mitch worked at some of the finest hotels in Boston, achieving his goal of cooking with the best chefs in the world. In 1982 Mitch moved to San Francisco and started working at some of the top restaurants on the west coast as well.

However, as a result of his wild lifestyle, he could no longer keep up with the high demands and pressure of cooking at the top and was fired from his job. While lying on his couch one day, he realized that his life was a wreck and prayed to God for the first time in years. The next day, he quit smoking and drinking. As Mitch began to trust God for the first time in his life, he talked with a Christian co-worker about the Bible and Jesus and finally began to grasp the Gospel message.

Mitch invited Jesus into his life in 1987. Afterward, Mitch became involved with Jewish missions and served 12 years in the field both in San Francisco and New York City. In 2002, Mitch and his family moved back to Boston to help in a family business. They started to attend Grace Chapel and Mitch became involved in the adult discipleship team where he taught classes focusing on the Jewish background of the Scriptures. He was also involved in the founding and leadership of Beth Yeshua Messianic Congregation in Newton, which is the heart of Boston’s Jewish community.

Today Mitch is back in full-time ministry as VP of US Ministries for Chosen People, the oldest Jewish mission in the United States. Mitch is based in Boston but oversees all recruitment, training, mentoring and leadership of the entire US-based missionary staff. Mitch is married to Kina, a second-generation Jewish believer, and they have two daughters Kaelee and Alana and a son Joshua.

Enjoy some great music too!

Cookie Berman Interview

You may ask, "How does she find new people to interview?"   Well, I'm glad you asked!  Sometimes I find them on Facebook, other times through a recommendation.   And occasionally someone contacts me and asks to be on the program!

I found Cookie Berman through a mutual contact on Facebook.   She is delightful and I know you'll enjoy our interview together.   Here is her story:

In the late 80’s I remember telling my mother I was planning to get baptized and she responded “before you do that, I want you to find a nice young Rabbi and tell him that I did a bad job of bringing you up as a good Jewish girl.” (Jewish Guilt 101.) It was a difficult journey but this is how my life went from growing up as a Jewish girl and finally finding my redeemer, Yeshua HaMashiach! Baruch HaShem!

Dan Switzer Interview

 Another fun interview with Dan Switzer!  In his own words:

"My calling is to teach and disciple young people, helping them to grow in their walk with the Lord. I have written the book Train Up a Child because I wanted to understand what the Lord has called us to as parents. I also served as the principal of Ets Chaiyim Tree of Life School, a Messianic Jewish school, for 13 years, 11 years as principal. 

I accepted the call to pastor and then my wife Silvia and I started Living Grace Christian School in 2008. This school has the express purpose to partner with parents to raise up champions for the Lord--servant leaders of godly character who advance the cause of Christ and make disciples of all nations.  

My most recent book--The Courage Challenge--has its roots in our summer Christian camp called Camp Courage, in which we encourage young people to be champions for the Lord because they know that God is always with them. The key verse is Joshua 1:9.

I was raised in a Christian home. My dad, Thurlow Switzer, partnered with people such as Dan Juster and Asher Intrater of the Messianic Jewish movement in the Maryland area. "

Today's show also featured music all about Yeshua, our King, Messiah and Lord!!!

Hope Egan Interview

Do you ever think about keeping Kosher?  I admit that growing up I ate ham, but after I became a believer in Yeshua I decided to keep Biblically Kosher and I stopped eating pork and shellfish.   Should all believers keep Kosher or just Jews?

Hope Egan wrote an interesting book, "Holy Cow, Does God Really Care What We Eat?"  We discussed it during this fun interview today!  Hope shared her story of faith and we had a great talk!

Enjoy great music, including a NEW song from Aaron Shust and Joshua Aaron!

Ethel Chadwick Story

Shalom!   I have been on the air for almost 23 years.   Occasionally I think you need to know a little bit about me.   So get your coffee, bagel and relax -- enjoy dahling, enjoy!

Here's my story as told to the Messianic Daily News:

Ethel Chadwick was born to Jewish parents, attended Hebrew School for 5 years and occasionally went to Synagogue. But she was always searching for the meaning of life, and astrology or numerology didn’t fulfill her. Through a series of events Ethel ended up in Rochester, NY and was introduced to the Jewish Messiah.  She was delightfully surprised to learn that the disciples were Jewish, the Last Supper was a Passover Seder and that Yeshua never intended to change religions. Her life changed forever!   Stay tuned for the rest of the story!!  Ethel and her husband Daniel live in Western NY and are the proud parents of 3 amazing young adults. They recently became grandparents and covet your prayers for their granddaughter Zoey as she prepares to be discharged from the NICU where she has been since her birth in September 12.