For Church Leaders
I was born in Jerusalem and raised twenty-two years inside a Jewish religious-Zionist settlement my family settled in the West Bank. I moved through religious-Zionist schools, yeshiva, and command in the IDF before deconstructing that worldview.
On the other side of that, I discovered Christ.
I am married to and collaborate with Christina Issa, who is Lebanese-Armenian, with family roots in southern Lebanon.
As a follower of Christ who came from deep inside the Jewish and Zionist systems, I am uniquely equipped to help leaders and their communities learn, understand, discuss, and process Zionism.
I write, speak, and create spaces of Christ-centered reflection, testimony, and communion.
Few people have come from this deep inside these systems and can speak to them from the inside out.
the platform
Spoken and shared testimony directly with many hundreds of people through gatherings, webinars, and live events.
A top ranked Substack, Truth and Reconciliation.
1M+ media impressions across social platforms.
My book, My Freedom From Zionism: Testimony From a West Bank Settlement.
Supporting individuals moving through the process of leaving these systems.
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“Just finished your interview. What an amazing testimony. I bought your book right after. So grateful for your courage brother, and I pray that God will continue to bless your beautiful redemption and theosis through Christ.”
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“Your courage to face truth, not as a weapon but as a path toward reconciliation, is a light for our times. Few possess the strength to step away from indoctrination and into love with such clarity and humility. What you've done, are doing, and will continue to do reflects the sacred work of awakening - transforming pain into purpose, and division into unity.”
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“I'm in Ramallah and Palestinian and just want to thank you for your voice. It's so important. It gives me so so so much hope. The road is so long. But it's people like you that we need more of.”
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“You've given me such sound perspective of just how painful and difficult it is to challenge your state, your government, and a well-orchestrated system of established colonial ideology. Your decolonization journey is profound and moving... How easy it would have been to follow suit, but how nonsensical it would have been to ignore the essence of your true humanity. It takes immense bravery and immense courage. Your love shines. Your truth is potent.”
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“Your writing is the reason why I try not to judge blindly. You make me look more closely, even when it's hard. I needed that... Through your words, I get a sense of how naive I was. Your words are important - not just for me. They open a door that was firmly shut for many.”
the mission
Creating Christ-centered spaces of testimony and liberation, building the infrastructure for a grassroots truth and reconciliation movement.
A Resource for Leaders
A space to go deeper on Israel, Palestine, and Zionism, processing, reflecting, and getting equipped to bring this understanding back to your community.
Two hours a month of private calls, bookable anytime. Bring yourself, your team, or the people you want in this conversation.
One monthly leaders call, first Tuesday or Thursday of each month at 9AM PST.
Access to drop into weekly community calls anytime.
$300 a month. No leader will be turned away for lack of funds.
Your monthly partnership directly supports the growth of this mission.
For 501(c)(3) inquiries, reach out directly.