An Orthodox rabbi fought Nazis in his own government to secure the preservation of the Jewish community in Bulgaria during World War II. After the war, he led them to Israel. He also had a vision of the risen Yeshua and was an outspoken believer without abandoning Judaism. His name is Daniel Zion. Our guest is Brian Reed, the author of an extensive biography on this great Jewish hero.

– Chapters –

(0:00) Welcome to Messiah Podcast!
(1:00 )Introducing Brian Reed, the collector and Messianic Luminary enthusiast
(4:15) What made Rabbi Daniel Zion unique?
(6:37) Work as chief rabbi of Bulgaria
(11:13) Rabbi Zion’s passion for Zionism
(13:37) Interfacing with the writings of religious and secular philosophers and thinkers
(18:32) The chief rabbi who met Jesus
(23:56) A miraculous sign
(25:32 )The savior of Bulgarian Jewry
(31:21) A friend to all, including Nazi guards and the Orthodox Christian Patriarchy
(35:23) Leading a mass Aliyah to Israel and becoming open as a follower of Jesus
(43:16) Establishing a Messianic Jewish community in Israel
(47:48) Rapid fire: What the people want to know

– Resources –

Daniel Zion: Biography and Select Writings of Rabbi Daniel Zion

Vine of David

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