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Michael was raised in the Conservative Synagogue, B'nai Israel, in Pensacola,
Florida. He always had a strong Jewish identity. In the Boy Scouts of
America he received the Ner Tamid award given to Jewish scouts who complete
the requirements. In high school he was president of the BBYO chapter, a part
of the Cotton States region in district 7. In college he served as president
of the Masada chapter at the University of Houston. Masada is the college
youth arm of the Zionist Organization of America. In 1976 Michael and Ann
were married in Houston by a rabbi from Port Arthur, TX.
It was 27 years ago when Michael and his wife Ann, were immersed in the
Mikvah (Baptized) after the Messianic Jewish service at Ohev Yisrael. Our
daughters have a firm foundation in Messianic Judaism and understand the
value of being connected to the recognizably Jewish part of the body of the
Messiah. We served as deacons at Ohev Yisrael for about 8 years. Then in
1997, just before Yom Kippur we founded Shomair Yisrael Messianic Jewish
Congregation. It means Watchmen (or guardian) of Israel. Now in our 13th year
we are amazed at the growth, both in numbers and in community. The Lord has
brought the most wonderful people to serve Him with us. We are eternally
grateful.
Serving Tikkun America:
- Tikkun America Executive Team
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