Arriving in Israel knowing absolutely no Hebrew at all, to university student within the time frame of one year.  Now, a graduate of Bar-Ilan University (www.biu.ac.il), majoring in Sociology with a double minor- Political Science and Judaic Studies.

 Active politically, John has been busy with Likud Youth leadership, local and national elections, the Soldiers' Benevolent Association, World Union of Jewish Students, National Union of Israeli Students and is the only white member of an Ethiopian council that is working to solidify their position in Israeli society. He has set up a network of Argentinean professionals in the South of Israel to try and help them start getting better absorbed into the Land. As well as being elected to the post of Vice President of Bar-Ilan’s Ashkelon branch student union, the first immigrant to ever hold a political post of that stature within such a short time frame.

John’s Amazing Experience with Anti-Semitism

  Due to the far-reaching tentacles of the hate groups that tried to take John’s life, initially law enforcement was reticent to get involved with his case for fear of their own safety! The Anti Defamation League (ADL) came to the rescue with the prosecutors all being members of Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship International (FGBMFI).  When the trials ended they realized that it seemed to be mostly children from good, Christian backgrounds that grew up to be neo-Nazis.  As a result, FGBMFI  began to set up speaking engagements so parents and kids could hear John explain the danger of this type of involvement. He spoke in numerous schools, churches, synagogues and universities as well as other public forums in conjunction with the ADL and various Christian groups.

As John wrestled with his experience it turned into an intense desire to try and understand more about what separated Judaism and Christianity. This led to a devoted study of the Judaic as found within the New Testament.  He felt that if Christians were to know more about their Jewish Messiah then they would be more prone to be pro-Israel and not anti-Semitic.

 Since settling in Israel, John has appeared in all of the major press (English, Russian and Hebrew) as well as lecturing in local high schools, tour groups, visiting American diplomats and government officials. He is very articulate as he shares his story and the plight of the Jewish people around the world with the rise of anti-Semitism.

 John continues to be a bridge between the Jew & the Christian.  He has dedicated his life in an effort to build trust between the two religions that fought to keep him alive.