'Messianic' comes from the word Messiah, the Hebrew word for Christ. 'Messianic' and 'Christian', should therefore mean the same thing and could be used interchangeably. In the Jewish mind, anyone who is not Jewish is automatically a 'Christian'. For this reason, Jews who have come to believe in Jesus commonly refer to themselves as 'Messianic Jews', to differentiate between nominal Christianity and real saving faith.

We respect beloved brothers and sisters who are sound in doctrine and have adopted the term 'Messianic Jews' and we do not believe that it is wrong for those who wish to adopt this title. However, the term 'Messianic Jews' has been used by some to make too much of a distinction between Jewish and Gentile believers, to the point that one might think that Jewish believers have a different faith. This is especially the case when Gentile believers are referred to as 'Gentile Christians' while Jewish believers are termed 'Messianic Jews'. For this reason, we prefer to go by names such as 'believers in Jesus', 'Christian believers' and for Jewish believers in particular, the terms 'Jewish believer' or 'Christian Jew'. These terms we believe, make it more clear that there is only one faith, emphasising the God-given unity made by Jesus the Messiah between Jew and Gentile.

Often, but not always, the term 'Messianic Jews' is associated with Jewish believers who keep to Jewish traditions and who prefer the terminology of 'rabbi' over 'pastor', 'synagogue' over 'church' etc. While we understand the will to preserve Jewish identity and be a witness to Jewish brethren, still an overemphasis on Jewish traditions and customs can take your focus off of Christ and Him crucified.

On our Links page you will find a link to Messianic sheet music, which includes the sheet music for some of the songs on Ronu Shamayim, Zamru Lo, Gili Me'od and others. If the songs you are looking for are not there, trying conducting a search on the internet (and tell us if you found a more comprehensive site too!)

The CD is available in bulk, as is the book, 'Musings from Galilee' by Ruth Nessim. Please contact us for bulk prices, stating whether you are a reseller, a ministry, or simply a private customer buying in bulk. For the rest of the products on our site, we might be able to help you to obtain them in large quantities if you enquire with us.

There is only one guitar playing on Ronu Shamayim, a Takamine EC136C. Only the song, 'Yesh Li Otcha Yeshua' has a second guitar joining in at the second verse.

Professional solo guitar recordings pick up the sound produced by finger movements. It's perfectly natural.

With God's help, within the next few years, but it will not be the same. First of all, it will not be instrumental; there will be singing (a variety of singers). Secondly, I would like a few instruments to play, not only one. The songs will be in Hebrew only, and it will be a selection of known Israeli praise songs and translated Church hymns. Please pray for God's leading on this if you can, it's no easy business.

Yes. If you need a copy of the CD, please contact us.

Yes, I'm his brother.

Yes. Albert & Ruth are Michael's parents. Albert went to be with the Lord on January 11th 2007. Ruth still lives in Nahariya.