Michael and Beverly’s love was considered radical back in 1961, when only 6 percent of Jewish people intermarried. When Beverly found a living relationship with the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob through the Messiah Jesus, Michael – who was raised in traditional Judaism – developed a deep respect for her Christian convictions. He was even curious enough about her faith to attend church every so often.

In 1999, while visiting New York City, the couple “happened” to walk by the Jews for Jesus office and our window display caught their attention. Beverly requested information to share with Michael, and they received our publications for seekers over the next 20 years. Michael began to see how it might be possible to be Jewish and believe in Jesus.

In 2021, Michael was diagnosed with terminal cancer. When a Christian chaplain visited him in the hospital, Michael found himself seriously considering the gospel. Once home, he finally wanted to meet with a Jewish believer in Jesus. I had the privilege of visiting Michael, and he got straight to the point: “What is salvation, and why should it matter to me?”

We had a deep conversation, and I left Michael with a little booklet I wrote called Turning to God. We kept in touch, and I prayed with him and for him.

In December 2021, after Beverly’s nightly routine of making Michael comfortable, he told her matter-of-factly, “I’ve had an epiphany: I believe in Jesus as my Lord and Saviour.” He and Beverly got to experience seven months of shared faith in Jesus before Michael passed into His presence forever.

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