Waves of Reconciliationby Corry Bell
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When They First Arrived Linked in His Love Many people are of the impression that Jewish It’s called a retreat—but it was really more of names were altered when immigrants came to an advance. Women throughout the Messianic America following World War ll. This great myth movement gathered recently in Pennsylvania claims it all started with the clerks at Ellis Island. But to minister to each other in a spirit of echad according to an expert, that may not be the case. A (unity). For the eighth consecutive year, leaders leading genealogist, along with an historian of New from congregations and organizations came York’s famous port, help unlock influences that together in an atmosphere of confidentiality challenged our relatives to modify their monikers— and openness keeping Yeshua front and and perhaps yours, too. See story, page 12 center in their lives. See story, page 13 THE Messianic Times Ready to Serving the International Messianic Jewish Community do a 180? Volume 22 Number 3 May/June 2012—Iyar/Sivan/Tammuz 5772 messianictimes.com Canada/US $5 page 19 INSIDE the MT Waves of Reconciliation by Corry Bell ou have waves in Israel?” Waves of Reconciliation 1, 18 Todd Morehead gets tubed off the Israeli coast “YMaya Dauber, first pro- fessional Israeli female Controversy Collides into surfer, chuckles as she fields Checkpoint 1, 20 this question from curious He Thinks For Himself colleagues, while traveling the Ministry of Sid Roth 1, 17 pro circuit across the world. The frequent inquiries are amusing, From the Editor 3 and Dauber graciously explains her country’s oceanic resources Letters to the Editor 3 as being not the best, but do-able. With one eye on the sea Editorial: Undermining and the other on the skies, Israel 4 surfers in the Holy Land are ever watchful for threats from their News, Etc. 6 enemies, even as they wait for • Messianic Daily News the next swell. As most athletes • Messianic News Briefs of this sport are pensive people Can a Prophet Come to begin with, those residing in Out of Jersey? 7, 21 the northern coastal town of Nahariya have much more to Messianic 8, 9 think about as they sit on their • Testimony of Avital Guernsey boards in the lull before the ride; • Survey: Kashrut (Kosher laws) He Thinks Nahariya has been a target of Controversy Collides into terrorist attacks since 1977. Congregational Profile For Himself by Joe Weissman A passion for Israel and a great Ahava B’Shem Yeshua 10 Checkpoint understanding of the Christian by Gabriel Patton Church’s responsibilities towards What's in a Name? 12, 27 her are the driving forces behind Women’s Retreat a new documentary called Advances Unity 13 Promised Land. The feature is co- produced and directed by Todd Sifting the Biblical Morehead of Walking on Water From the Traditional 14 Films. Morehead is a Christian from Southern California and Hebrew Corner 14 an avid surfer. His best friend, Hani Ovadia, is a Persian Jew Honor Due living in Israel and a “shaper” of Esther Rosenberg 16 surfboards by trade. What is the common bond Doing a 180— these two men share? It’s their in a Hearthbeat 19 immy Carter had recently Jbeen inaugurated as the Armed members of the PFLP passion for surfing and their Reviews 21 39th President of the United desire to see peace in the Middle • The Sound of the Spirit States. A little startup company or believers seeking peace in the Middle East, George Habash East. Although their religious • Songs in the Night called Apple Computers had Fwould be an unlikely role model. Brought up in a Greek Orthodox beliefs differ, their friendship just been formed in a garage environment, he left his hometown of Joppa in 1948 during Israel’s War is genuine, and doesn’t seem to Congregational Directory in California. Long hair and of Independence. A zealous disciple of Gamal Nasser’s pan-Arabism, be affected by their differences, 22–25 sideburns were in style, and Habash would form the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine nor the miles that separate disco was all over the airwaves. (PFLP), a group which has carried out hijackings, suicide bombings, them. Surfing, they agree, is an Last Man (Not) And Elvis Presley would soon and targeted killings. The 1985 murder of Leon Klinghoffer—an elderly escape for some from the many Standing 26 give his last concert before his Jewish tourist thrown overboard while on a cruise—stands out as one challenges that surround them. untimely death would shock graphic example of PFLP violence. Little wonder that Habash was This is the angle from which they Milestones 27 the world. labeled “Terrorism’s Christian Godfather” by Time magazine. tell their narrative. 4Continued on page 17 4Continued on page 20 4Continued on page 18 PALM DESERT,CA PALM Follow the MT on FB! PERMIT #149 PERMIT PAID US POSTAGE US NON-PROFIT ORG. NON-PROFIT Become a Friend and Fan 2 The Messianic Times March/April 2012 FromTheEditor ne of the greatest challenges of incorporation of our greatly expanded Be sure to read the profile about life. With aspirations to become a Owriting for a bi-monthly publica- news service with The Messianic Daily Ahava B’Shem Yeshua, located in writer, and judging by the fine job tion is that by the time the newspaper News. For well over six years, Eric has Prescott, Arizona—a place you would she did, it looks like she’s well on her reaches your mailbox, the content been reposting items from a broad not normally associate with any way. might have already changed. Time- spectrum of Messianic online sources sizeable Jewish population, let alone a We value participation from the liness is always a risk, particularly on a daily basis. It has been his hobby, Messianic congregation. Led by Al and young and the not-so-young, alike. when it comes to politics. Rick San- more or less, simply to serve our Dee Rodriguez, an anointed Gentile Please consider taking the time to torum, who dropped out of the Pres- community. This worthy effort has couple, you’ll see what it took to build write to us, suggest a story, let us idential race, is one example. Nev- been available since January on our up a sizeable Jewish membership. know what you think of an article, or ertheless, there are several qualities Messianic Times website. Now, Eric He Thinks for Himself com- send us a word of encouragement! about him that will remain classic, has agreed to indefinitely suspend his memorates the 35th anniversary regardless of how the political pen- own service and share this valuable of Sid Roth’s ministry, a story of dulum swings. You can read all about information on our website, fully as perseverance and faith, leading to a it in The Last Man (Not) Standing. part of our team. relocation that culminates in a dream The Messianic Times is expanding It always pleases us to publish come true. its parameters to accommodate more articles that engender reader reactions To some, Lag B’Omer is just a Karen S. Meissner hard news—both domestic and such as, “I didn’t know that!” One such lesser-known Jewish holiday, where Managing Editor international—pertaining to the case appears in What’s in a Name? I, you don’t have to send greeting Messianic community. Whether in the too, used to think that almost every cards, roast a turkey or exchange format of Messianic Newsbriefs, which person who emigrated to the United gifts. Even though this holiday is offers a quick roundup of several States after the Holocaust had their not commanded or even mentioned The views and opinions expressed in the noteworthy items, or a full-fledged names changed by Ellis Island officials. in the Scriptures, there is plenty of Letters to the Editor, articles, reviews and article, like Controversy Collides Not so. Biblical validity in the marking of advertisements do not necessarily reflect into Checkpoint. It’s a modern “wolf Just across the Hudson River from the 49 days from Passover to Shavuot. those of the Messianic Times. Writers are in sheep’s clothing” story about a Ellis Island is the birthplace of Esther It’s all explained in Sifting the Biblical directly responsible for the accuracy of their conference touting a desire for “peace Rosenberg, who is featured in Honor from the Traditional. facts and information. The Messianic Times and reconciliation” that lent a not- Due. From the Bronx to Beverly Hills, The May/June issue would so-covert cover to an anti-Semitic this remarkable woman is fearless not be complete without our two- reserves the right to publish or not publish agenda. when spreading the Good News. part Messianic Youth section that’s submissions, as well as to edit articles Ever mindful of continuing While on the subject of New York always comprised of a testimony for clarity and space. The MT welcomes tensions in Israel, we offer hope with City, Manhattan is the backdrop of and a thought-provoking survey. comments from our readers. We’d love to Promised Land, a new documentary in author Jonathan Cahn’s new book, The topic for the survey is kashrut, hear from you! If you would like to share which the thrill of surfing transcends The Harbinger. Now everyone wants the commitment to keeping kosher, your thoughts with us, contact us at editor. international tensions, as athletes to know what led him to write about and how it applies to high school navigate waves, and not war.