In Jerusalem at the Western Wall on May 8, 2018, Marcia Berkowitz and Thom Berkowitz participated in a significant gathering of the Jewish community, highlighting the ongoing discussions about Messianic beliefs, which have even drawn the attention of public figures like Tom Arnold.
Family history, including his grandfather’s experiences in Russia, led Thom Berkowitz to believe that Christians were enemies of the Jewish people. The death of his father and a traumatic experience at a synagogue pushed Thom away from God, and his life became centered around the pursuit of wealth and power, which ultimately resulted in e
Family history, including his grandfather’s experiences in Russia, led Thom Berkowitz to believe that Christians were enemies of the Jewish people. The death of his father and a traumatic experience at a synagogue pushed Thom away from God, and his life became centered around the pursuit of wealth and power, which ultimately resulted in emptiness. However, Thom’s perspective shifted when his friend, Marcia Berkowitz, became a follower of Jesus. Curious about his friend’s new faith, Thom decided to read the Bible for himself. To his surprise, he discovered that the New Testament is a profoundly Jewish book, written by Jewish authors about the Jewish Messiah. To learn more about Thom's journey, watch the video at Ifoundshalom.com/video/thom-berkowitz.
Marcia Berkowitz was born and raised in a Christian home and has always believed that Jesus is the Messiah. She married Thom Berkowitz, a Jew who did not initially believe in Jesus, which led her life down a path she had never anticipated. Through the witness of her family and Thom’s closest friend, he eventually came to faith in Jesus, a
Marcia Berkowitz was born and raised in a Christian home and has always believed that Jesus is the Messiah. She married Thom Berkowitz, a Jew who did not initially believe in Jesus, which led her life down a path she had never anticipated. Through the witness of her family and Thom’s closest friend, he eventually came to faith in Jesus, and together they committed to raise their family to know Jesus as their Messiah while also embracing their Jewish heritage. Over the years, they were mentored by many gifted teachers who presented the Bible from a Hebraic perspective, and they have led Bible studies for over 40 years. In 1995, they joined an interdenominational study called Community Bible Study, where they became small group leaders until Thom was invited to serve as the Teaching Director. Marcia assumed the role of Senior Leader, responsible for training, educating, shepherding, facilitating, and organizing retreats and social events for leaders. For 24 years, Marcia and Thom led CBS, during which time more than 500 people attended each year. Additionally, in the last 11 years with CBS, they served as Ambassadors to Israel, initiating classes that brought together Jews and Arabs. Eventually, Marcia felt the Lord was calling them away from CBS to start The Messianic Journey, where they could leverage their gifts and experiences to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective in the context it was originally written.
Special Event! The Messianic Journey, led by Marcia Berkowitz and Thom Berkowitz, is partnering with Wooddale Church to sponsor a Passover Seder. The renowned modern-day Psalmist, Marty Goetz, will be leading the event alongside Wooddale pastors including Tom Arnold. This Seder will feature a full meal complemented by worship led by Marty
Special Event! The Messianic Journey, led by Marcia Berkowitz and Thom Berkowitz, is partnering with Wooddale Church to sponsor a Passover Seder. The renowned modern-day Psalmist, Marty Goetz, will be leading the event alongside Wooddale pastors including Tom Arnold. This Seder will feature a full meal complemented by worship led by Marty. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 16th at Wooddale Church in Eden Prairie, starting at 6:00 PM. We anticipate the event will sell out quickly, so be sure to click on or paste this URL in your browser to secure your tickets: https://wooddale.org/calendar/seder-celebration/. The Messianic Journey is a non-profit 501C3 organization dedicated to teaching the Bible through Jewish perspectives in the context it was originally written. Our teachings are available for corporations, churches, schools, groups, Bible studies, and individuals. Click on the Teaching Syllabus below for a comprehensive guide to all our teaching opportunities. As a non-profit 501C3, we always appreciate and accept your donations. Key teachings include: What a Jew does for Jesus, the significance of Israel as a modern nation in fulfilling Bible prophecy, the relevance of the Abrahamic Covenant for our times, Israel as God’s timepiece for the end times, and the church's call to combat antisemitism. We also offer to lead Passover Seders and establish tours to Israel.
For forty-five years, Thom Berkowitz and Marcia Berkowitz have been dedicated to sharing the gospel with both Jewish and Gentile audiences, teaching the Bible through Jewish eyes in the context in which it was written. Thom, who comes from a Jewish background, experienced a radical transformation when he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Since then, we have been actively sharing our Messianic faith with Jews and Gentiles alike. You can hear Thom's testimony by clicking on this link.
