Rabbi Eric Walker Interview

Rabbi Eric Walker serves as Senior Rabbi of Messianic Congregation Beth Hallel in Birmingham, Alabama.  After years of working as a corporate executive Rabbi Eric felt called to become a rabbi and after completing his Yeshiva education he received smicha (ordination) by the International Association of Messianic Congregations and Synagogues (IAMCS).  He started Jewish education at Rodef Shalom in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Temple B'Nai Israel in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.  Before stepping into full time service Rabbi Eric and Lora, his wife, had held various teaching and leadership positions at Messianic Congregation Beth Hallel in Roswell, Georgia. Messianic Congregation Beth Hallel was planted in February of 2007 and quickly grew to become one of the fastest growing and largest synagogues in the USA. Rabbi Eric also is an Honorary Executive of the Messianic Jewish Alliance of America (MJAA), and sits on the Board of Advisors of the Messianic Jewish Israel Fund (MJIF).  Rabbi Walker also authored "Etz Chaim: Lessons from the Tree of Life."   Featuring music of Ted Pearce, Elana Watson, Liberated Wailing Wall and Barry & Batya Segal.  Happy Purim!

Brian Slater Interview

It was wonderful to have Brian Slater back on Bagels and Blessings.  In 1996, Brian immigrated to Israel, where he met his Israeli wife, Racheli. They were married in 1997.  Racheli works as administrator for the largest Messianic retreat and conference sports center that is also used for many Messianic camps.  Brian is currently Director of the Netanya Humanitarian Aid Center and Soup Kitchen and has managed and established several others of the same works in Tel-Aviv. Most recently he helped to establish an additional Food Pantry Outreach Center in the center of Netanya, serving a large portion of the Holocaust Survivor population. He also works at times as a nurse, providing free medical care and assisting in directing the day-to-day operations. Brian also leads Bible studies as well as serving as a counselor in a Messianic drug and alcohol treatment center in Netanya.   It was wonderful chatting with Brian and learning how the Lord is using him in Israel!   You'll also enjoy the music of Paul Wilbur, Joshua Aaron, Marty Goetz and Barry and Batya Segal.

Natalie Isaacs Interview

It's always exciting to find another Messianic recording artist!  Natalie Isaacs grew up in a non-religious Jewish home, had many trials and tribulations on her spiritual walk and found strength and deliverance in Messiah Yeshua!  Her voice is angelic and you will love her music.  For more info please visit her site, http://www.natalieisaacs.com/home.html.

Guy Camara Interview-part 1

This is part one of my interview with Guy Camara, the president and founder of Kingdom Pictures. He recently produced the Messianic film "Sound of the Spirit," which was written and directed by Messianic Rabbi Michael Wolf. Guy (pronounced in french “Ghi”) is an African born U.S. citizen transplanted to America from the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly known as Zaire). Seeking a better life, his parents received political asylum status in the U.S. 1972, when Guy was 8 years old. In this broadcast Guy tells his remarkable story of survival and salvation. You'll love the music and you'll be fascinated by Guy's story!

Rabbi Jeff Bernstein Interview

I recently had the chance to interview Rabbi Jeff Bernstein, director and president of the Gates of Zion, a non profit organization established for the purpose of Jewish reaching Jewish people worldwide with the truth of the Messiah and teaching the body of Messiah to embrace their Jewish foundations and be part of the effort to bring Jewish people back home to their Messiah and King. While he didn't make it to the radio station, I was able to interview him at our TV studio at Congregation Shema Yisrael. Rabbi Jeff has traveled all over the world proclaiming the good news of Messiah Yeshua. His testimony is amazing! Enjoy this exciting video!

Donna Fiorini Interview #3

The third time's the charm! Once again Donna Fiorini and I had a great discussion about the power of words, breaking unhealthy soul ties, and the difference between spirit salvation and soul salvation. If you haven't yet gone to www.theanswerforlifebook.com please do so and get a copy for you and all your friends and loved ones. Donna may not be directly tied to the Messianic movement, but her teaching is important for ALL believers in Yeshua. May you be blessed as you listen to our discussion, and while you're at it, have fun listening to the music too!