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Happy Hanukkah!

Hanukkah joy: celebrating the reality that God's House, the Temple in Jerusalem, was rededicated to God. The Temple was of prime importance to the people of God throughout the Scriptures: King David said he wouldn't rest until he'd find a place for the Temple. Solomon prayed amidst the shouts and praises of Levites in the Temple and the glory of God filled it. The book of Leviticus is about maintaining the sanctity and holiness of the Temple. The prophets warned the people against desecrating God's House by their actions. Yeshua called the Temple "My Father's House", said it will be a house of prayer for all nations. The disciples view the prophetic psalm, "Zeal for Your House consumes me" to Yeshua. The disciples were found in the Temple daily praising God, even post-resurrection. This beautiful Hebrew rendition of Psalm 116 starts slow and then ramps up the joy in the ending half as it celebrates the worship of God in the Temple in Jerusale...

New music: Praise to Our God Vol. 4

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Shalom friends, We’ve added a great new Israeli Messianic music album to Chavah: Praise to Our God Vol 4 This complements the most recent volume, Praise to Our God Vol. 5, which was added to Chavah in September. You can purchase these albums over at  mjai.co.il . Fine Chavah fans, enjoy this holy music from our precious brothers and sisters in Israel! A big thanks to our friend Jonathan L. for making this happen. And thank you to MJAI for granting us permission to play the music on our station. 

New music: Praise to Our God Vol. 3

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Shalom friends, We’ve added a great new Israeli Messianic music album to Chavah: Praise to Our God Vol. 3 This complements the most recent volume, Praise to Our God Vol. 5, which was added to Chavah in September. You can purchase the whole 5 volume set over at  mjai.co.il . Fine Chavah fans, enjoy this holy music from our precious brothers and sisters in Israel! A big thanks to our friend Jonathan L. for making this happen. And thank you to MJAI for granting us permission to play the music on our station. 

New music: Praise to Our God Vol. 2

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Shalom friends, We’ve added a great new Israeli Messianic music album to Chavah: Praise to Our God Vol. 2 This complements the most recent volume, Praise to Our God Vol. 5, which was added to Chavah in September. You can purchase the whole 5 volume set over at  mjai.co.il . Fine Chavah fans, enjoy this holy music from our precious brothers and sisters in Israel! A big thanks to our friend Jonathan L. for making this happen. And thank you to MJAI for granting us permission to play the music on our station. 

New Music: Praise to Our God Vol. 1

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Shalom friends, We’ve added a great new Israeli Messianic music album to Chavah: Praise to Our God Vol. 1 This complements the most recent volume, Praise to Our God Vol. 5, which was added to Chavah in September. You can purchase the whole 5 volume set over at  mjai.co.il . Fine Chavah fans, enjoy this holy music from our precious brothers and sisters in Israel! A big thanks to our friend Jonathan L. for making this happen. And thank you to MJAI for granting us permission to play the music on our station. 

New music: Sarah Liberman - God of Miracles

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Shalom friends, We’ve rolled out new music on Chavah Messianic Radio for your enjoyment and holy edification: Sarah Liberman – God of Miracles Sarah is a spirit-filled worship leader in Israel, and her beautiful voice and stirring music for the Lord is sure to set you in a mode of worship to the King. Friends, I love her music and I’ve been blessed the last few years through it. As great as her previous albums have been – and all highly rated by Chavah listeners – I suspect this one will surpass even those. Sarah explains the new album like this: My heartfelt gratitude goes to all who have walked through this portion of the journey with me. To all who supported me in prayer and gave financially - you have been the legs I stand on and have shown me the goodness of God in the midst of the desert place. To the members of countless worship teams serving in Israel and other countries for coming alongside me to lead others to the heart of God. To Oshik Nizry, for your patience and support. T...

New music: Hein Zentgraf – Music from Scriptures

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Shalom holy friends, We’ve got some new music on the station for you. A longtime friend of the station and Chavah listener himself, Hein Zentgraf, has produced a beautiful instrumentals album: Hein Zentgraf – Music from Scriptures The songs are all instrumentals built on themes of books of Scripture. For example: Speak, Your Servant is Listening (Sh’mu’el) - based on the book of Samuel United with God (Yochanan) – based on the book of John Give it a listen and let us know what you think. We hope you enjoy this new music for Messiah. And a big thanks to our dear friend Hein for contributing his personal work to enrich Chavah!

New music: Mason Clover - Perception

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Shabbat shalom, fine Chavah fans. I’m delighted to announce our good friend Mason Clover has published a new Messianic album – hot off the presses this month – and also generously sent it to us for play on Chavah. Cool! Mason Clover – Perception Mason’s albums have a distinctive rich, crisp, production-quality sound set to Mason’s passionate singing the words of Scripture. This new album features fresh takes on old classics, like Mi Kamocha, Mason’s greatest hits, like El Shaddai, as well as several fresh new songs for the Lord. I think you fine Chavah fans will greatly enjoy this new music for King Messiah. Thanks to Mason for generously contributing this album to Chavah. Friends, you can support Mason by purchasing his music over at masonclover.com Shabbat shalom!

New music: Micha’el & Ashley BenDavid – Born in Zion

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Shalom holy friends, we’ve rolled out fresh new music from Zion on Chavah! I think you’ll love it: Micha’el & Ashley BenDavid – Born in Zion Micha’el & Ashley are dear friends of ours – I just visited them last month in their beautiful home in the Judean hills and shared a shabbat meal with them – so I’m beyond excited to announce their new album to you. Their music is some of the highest ranked on Chavah; 4 of their songs are in the top 70 on Chavah. This new album is something fresh and holy from Zion; I think it’s gonna bless you, encourage you, and build you up in the Lord. A beautiful mix of psalms, joyful praises, even some songs for young children, all set to skillful guitar, flute, and strings – it’s a holy endeavor all to increase your joy in the Lord, friends! I help the BenDavids in their music ministry and I can say that more than ever, they need folks to support them financially. Would you help? You can do that by purchasing this new album for an easy $18 . Thanks ...

New music: Praise to Our God Vol. 5

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Shalom holy friends, and an early shabbat shalom to you. We’re rolling out new music on Chavah to increase your joy: Various Artists – Praise to Our God Vol. 5 This is the most recent of the volumes produced by Israeli artists and released by the Messianic Jewish Alliance of Israel. You’ll find some familiar Israeli artists here: Sheli Myers, Jamie Hilsden, Sarah Liberman, Yaron Cherniak, and more! I’m really excited about this album. I’ve procured this album and put in on Chavah thanks in part to a few listeners who encouraged me to get the albums (4 more to come!) and special thanks to listener Margie H. who went the extra mile to get permission to play this album from the copyright holders. Thanks, fine Chavah fans! You can support Messiah’s musicians by purchasing their album over at http://www.mjai.co.il/products . Enjoy the fresh music for Messiah, and an early shabbat shalom to all!

New music: James Block - Breath of Yah

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New Messianic music from Israel now playing on Chavah to increase your shabbat joy! James Block - Breath of Yah If you're new to James' music, you'll be delighted to find soaring vocals set to beautiful piano over the ancient words of psalms the prophets. I find his music stirring and powerful. This new album is James' 4th album on Chavah. His existing albums have been ranked really well on Chavah - you guys love his music! -- and I think this new album will likewise inspire you to praise and shout to the Lord. Many thanks to James for sending us his music for play on Chavah. You can support James Block's music by purchasing his music or donating over at https://www.selahmusic.org Enjoy the new music for Messiah, fine Chavah fans! An early shabbat shalom to you all! שבת שלום לכולם!

New music: Hannah Jay - Awakening

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New Hebraic music for Yeshua on Chavah Messianic Radio: Hannah Jay – Awakening Hannah is a new, upcoming artist in the Hebraic movement. I heard her music first at Hebraic Music Fest a few months ago and was deeply impressed by not only her vocal talent but her love for the Lord. I spoke with her after her concert and she was excited to have her music on Chavah. Thanks, Hannah! Give this new album a listen, fine Chavah fans! You can support Hannah by purchasing her music over at hannahjaymusic.com . Enjoy this new music for the Lord! An early shabbat shalom to you all.

New music: Lily Rice – Shores

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Shalom fine Chavah fans, We’re rolling out some fresh new music on Chavah for your holy pleasure: Lily Rice – Shores I first came across Lily a few months ago at Hebraic Music Fest. Her soft, heartfelt, acoustic tunes for the Lord were beautiful and memorable. She reached out to us at Chavah Messianic Radio shortly after and contributed her album for play on the station. Thanks Lily! Fine Chavah fans, enjoy the new acoustic music for Messiah.

New music: Shawna Rae – Of Dreams and Dust

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Shabbat shalom fine Chavah fans, I’m pleased to announce new music from a holy friend now playing on Chavah: Shawna Rae – Of Dreams and Dust Shawna Rae is a new and upcoming Messianic artist with a beautiful voice, a remarkable songwriting skill, and a passion for the Lord. She runs Proclaim Hebraic Music Fest , a new music festival in the midwest US that attracts a great deal of music talent for the Lord. I’ve had the joy of worshiping with her over the last several years during the Biblical feasts, so it’s with great pleasure I can present her new album – her first! – on Chavah. The songs are beautiful and stirring, creative and thought-provoking works for the Lord. I think you fine Chavah fans will enjoy. You can support Shawna by purchasing her album over at ShawnaRaeMusic.com . Thanks for supporting Messiah’s musicians, fine Chavah fans.

New music: Mishkanim - Rejoicing

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Shalom Chavah fans, Fresh new Messianic music for your holy enjoyment: Mishkanim – Rejoicing Mishkanim are a wonderful Messianic couple, veterans of Messianic music. This is the 5th (!) Messianic album they’ve graciously allowed us to play on Chavah. Their previous Messianic albums: Into the Deep Returning Restoration Redemption …are all well-received and highly ranked on Chavah. Messianic music lovers enjoy Mishkanim music! I’m certain this new album will encourage and edify you, fine Chavah fans. Also, thanks to the fine Chavah fans who donated to make this album happen ! All glory to the King! Enjoy the fine new music for Messiah, fine Chavah fans.

FAQ: Why won’t Chavah play the next song?

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A lot of folks have written in, asking why Chavah won’t play the next song. **UPDATE April 2020: Quickfix: if you're having this issue on iPhone, update your iPhone to iOS 13.4, which includes a fix for this issue. Read on for more details. Q. “Chavah plays a song, then when the song ends, I don’t hear anything. What’s wrong?” A. If you’re on a desktop or laptop, reboot. If you’re on a mobile device like an iPhone, iPad, or Android phone, use the Chavah app: Chavah for iOS , or Chavah for Android . Q. I’m using the Chavah app, but it still only plays 1 song, then stops. A. On some mobile devices, like iPhone, Chavah must be in the foreground (not in the background) and your screen must be on. The problem isn’t with Chavah, but the device you’re using to listen. Chavah uses web standards to play audio, meaning it works fine on laptops, desktops, Windows, Mac, Linux. However, some mobile devices, like Apple iPhones, impose superficial imitations on web-based audio. For ...

New feature: Comment on songs!

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Shalom Chavah fans! We’ve rolled out a nifty new feature on Chavah: you can now comment on songs! Whenever a song is playing, scroll down to the comments area: Click the drop down arrow and you’ll see existing comments and a way to comment yourself: You’ll notice that a user’s picture is next to the comment – if you don’t have a profile picture, you can add one on your profile . Also, the user’s first and last name are displayed, which are also pulled from your profile. If you haven’t filled it out, Chavah will use a variant on your email address as the displayed name. To limit abuse, commenting requires you to sign in. If you’re not signed in, you can see existing comments, but you’ll need to sign in to add your own comment. Here’s what it looks like if I’m not signed in: My goal with this feature is help build a community around the music and to give listeners a voice! I often find many users submit comments to songs as lyrics or song tags. We can’t accept those submissions, but it s...

New music: Ted Pearce & Friends - Songs of the Rabbi

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Brand new Messianic music, hot off the presses, now playing on Chavah! Ted Pearce & Friends - Songs of the Rabbi This is an awesome project from Ted Pearce: find songs penned by Messianic Jewish rabbis and have leading Messianic music artists perform them. What a blessing! Contributing artists include Messianic musicians Ted Pearce, Corry Bell from Lev Shelo, Michelle Gold, Sue Samuel, Deborah Kline-Iantorno, Sarah Benedict, Marc Vidito, Yosef Koelner, The Men's Shtetl Choir, Elshad Babakhanov, Mahlody Wray, and more. What an amazing blessing this is - to preserve the works of Messianic Jewish rabbis, to amplify the name of Messiah, to bring together some of the great Messianic musicians of our time - all together in one album. What a blessing! I hope you'll check it out. Many thanks to Ted Pearce for sending this to us for play on Chavah - thank you, Ted! Please support this work by purchasing the album for name-your-price over at TedPearce.com .

New music: Carlos Perdomo - Studio Sessions

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Shalom fine Chavah fans, and happy Independence Day to our listeners. Today we have a special treat for you: new music from veteran Messianic musician Carlos Perdomo! Carlos Perdomo – Studio Sessions Carlos has produced something truly beautiful here. I particularly am stirred by the duet Adon Olam – wow! The beautiful vocals set over strings, and with a rising ending; absolutely stirring. Carlos’s music has been well-received on Chavah: this is his 3rd album now on the station, and his cover of the song Rachem/Mercy is one of the highest-ranked songs on Chavah. I hope you all enjoy this wonderful new music for Messiah. You can support Messiah’s musicians by purchasing Studio Sessions here . Thanks, holy friends!

Messianic music group Mishkanim needs your help

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Shalom Chavah friends, Would you help Mishkanim , the Messianic music group? They’re raising funds to produce a new album. I just donated myself – would you do the same? Even if you can chip in $5, it would help. Donate to Mishkanim – Rejoicing Donating $20 will get you a free copy of their new album. Donating $10 will get you an MP3 download of the new album. And there are other fun perks as well. Thanks for helping Yeshua’s musicians!

New music: The Lumbrosos – Go’aleinu

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New Messianic Jewish music on Chavah to brighten your shabbat: The Lumbrosos - Go'aleinu Chai The Lumbrosos are good friends of the station, having visited and performed at my congregation several times over the years. Go'aleinu Chai is their 4th album on the station - I gave a listen to these songs, and I think you guys will love them - rich, beautiful sounds praising Mashiach! I believe it's their best album yet. Give their album a listen and support their service by purchasing the album over at http://www.thelumbrosos.com. And a big thank you to Rabbi Gabriel and Christine for contributing their music to to Chavah Messianic Radio - thanks guys!

New music: Sarah Benedick – Come Away

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Shalom Chavah fans, New music rollout on Chavah, contributed by the artist herself: Sarah and her husband Andy live in Melbourne, Florida.  They have three children.  Sarah is a worship leader, singer/songwriter and musician.  She has always loved to sing and is a classically trained vocalist, as well as a piano / keyboard player. During college, she took a songwriting class and had a desire to write her own music.  It wasn't until years later that her songwriting developed.  The first song, You Are (Unfailing Love), began as a prayer for emotional and physical healing.   After walking through a long season of waiting and learning to surrender her gifts and talents to the Lord, Sarah began writing more songs.  Be Still was inspired by a friend who was battling cancer, and became a source of strength and encouragement for others who were facing similar struggles. Seeing how this music could impact lives, Sarah's desire was to record her music to sh...

New music: Yamma - Basket Full of Stars

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New Israeli music on Chavah: Yamma Ensemble - Basket Full of Stars This band from Tel Aviv is amazing! They utilize ancient instruments like the duduk, oud, kapuz, ney, and shofar to add fresh melodies to traditional music of ​Sephardi, Hasidic, Babylonian, and Yemenite Jewish communities. The result is something unique and beautiful. Yamma's first album on Chavah has been well-received by Chavah's community, and we're glad to start playing this new album. A special thanks to the band for allowing us to play their music on Chavah. Please purchase their music over at yammaensemble.com or support them via Patreon . Enjoy the fresh Israeli music, and an early shabbat shalom to you all.

New music: Yuval Arts Worship Center – Panai El Adonai (My Face Toward Adonai)

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An early shabbat shalom, Chavah fans. We’ve got new music lined up on Chavah for your edification: Yuval Arts Worship Center – פני אל אדני Panai El Adonai (My Face Toward Adonai) This is a live album from Messianic artists in Israel, recorded just before the High Holy Days in 2017. The album artists describe it like this: In the weeks before the High Holy days, Jewish people across Israel and around the world recite Slichot, prayers and poems beseeching the God of the universe to hear and forgive. On Tuesday, September 26, 2017, four days before Yom Kippur, more than 800 believers from across Israel gathered together for a special concert, “Panai El Adonai” (My Face Toward the Lord). We joined together at the Pavilion in Jerusalem to worship the God of Israel through original and traditional songs of worship based on Scripture and other ancient writings. Together we interceded for the salvation of the people of Israel. Awesome! I think you all will enjoy this beautiful new ...

New music: Sue Samuel - Songs from the Secret Place

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Shabbat shalom, holy friends. Fresh new Messianic music on Chavah for your listening pleasure and edification in the Lord! Sue Samuel – Songs from the Secret Place We spoke with Sue a few weeks back about getting her music on Chavah, and we’re pleased she was receptive to the idea, and now we get the first of her music on the station. Sue Samuel is a Messianic Believer in Messiah Yeshua (Jesus) who loves to sing, worship, and write songs all to His glory. Having lived victoriously through health challenges and heartbreak, her greatest desire is to convey a sense of wonder, amazement and awe for all the L-rd has done, in a language that spans generations and cultures. She longs to comfort others with the comfort she, herself has received of G-d. Her music can be described as folky/adult contemporary with a Hebraic flare, and her voice has been compared to Natalie Merchant, Patsy Cline, Christine Dente, and Joni Mitchell. If you are looking for some calm, comforting, "secr...

New music: James Block - Open the Gates

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Chag Purim Sameach חג פורים שמח! On this day some 2500 years ago, Mordecai declared that we should celebrate that the people of Israel were saved from the anti-Semitic Haman. To increase your joy this Purim, we’ve released some fresh new Messianic music on Chavah: James Block - Open the Gates This is James Block's 3rd album on Chavah; his first 2 albums are a great blessing to so many - I think this one will too! You can buy James Block's music over at https://www.selahmusic.org Enjoy, Chavah fans!

New music: Moshav - Shabbat Vol. 2

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An early shabbat shalom, holy friends. We’ve rolled out some great new music on Chavah Messianic Radio: Moshav – Shabbat Vol. 2 Moshav is a leading Jewish music group from Israel, and their popularity spans many genres. We spoke with the band a year ago about playing their music on Chavah, and they graciously agreed. This is their 2nd album on Chavah, with their first being Shabbat Vol. 1. Thanks to Moshav for letting us play their music on our station. If you’re enjoying their music, check out their site and their huge (16 album!) discography over at moshav.bandcamp.com . An early shabbat shalom, friends. We hope this beautiful Hebrew music sparks joy for your Shabbat.

New music: Zachary Bruno – Before the Rain

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New music on Chavah for your joy and edification: Zachary Bruno - Before the Rain This is a peaceful, beautiful instrumental album by a young, upcoming Hebraic musician. Zachary Bruno is a skillful pianist -- you'll hear it for yourself and be convinced! -- with a heart for the Lord. I met this young man last year at Hebraic Music Fest, and I was overwhelmed at the beauty of his music for the Lord. His skill and passion are, in my mind, reminiscent of Marty Goetz. It's beautiful stuff, folks! I spoke with Zachary a few months ago and he gave us permission to play his music on Chavah. Thanks Zachary! I know you all will enjoy this beautiful new album for Messiah. Sit back and let the peace usher into your soul as you listen to these new tunes for Messiah, fine Chavah fans. Shabbat shalom in His rest.

New music: Deborah Kline-Iantorno – Here Am I (Hineini)

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Shalom Chavah fans, Fresh new music for Messiah on Chavah this morning. Our friend and established Messianic musician Deborah Kline-Iantorno has published a beautiful new album: Deborah Kline-Iantorno – Here Am I This new album has some truly beautiful songs. Fresh takes on classics (O Come, O Come Emanuel), some familiar tunes from the Christian world (Word of God Speak), as well as new originals with Deborah’s beautiful vocals set to Vince’s skillful guitar. I think you’ll enjoy this holy music for Messiah. Support Messiah’s musicians by purchasing Deborah’s music at deborahklineiantorno.com . Enjoy, fine Chavah fans!

New music: Michelle Gold - Who Will Go?

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Shalom fine Chavah fans, We’ve rolled out some fresh new music to brighten your Sabbath joy: Michelle Gold – Who Will Go? Michelle has a storied past as a Jewish believer in Yeshua. She toured with the old Liberated Wailing Wall music group from Jews for Jesus in years past. She is now an independent artist and  has produced a few albums of her own. This is the first of which on Chavah, and it’s a bit of a different taste than our usual music: her songs come some storytelling, retakes on classic songs (e.g. The Prayer ), duets, as well as some fresh originals. In all the songs, Gold’s soft, beautiful vocals shine through. I think you fine Chavah fans will enjoy. You can purchase Michelle’s music over at MichelleGold.com . Thanks for supporting Messiah’s musicians, fine Chavah fans. An early Shabbat shalom to all of you.

New feature: Alert me of new music on Chavah

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Shalom Chavah fans, We’ve rolled out a new feature on Chavah: new music alerts . With new music alerts, you can get notifications on your desktop or phone whenever new music is added to Chavah – even if Chavah isn’t running. To try it out, Click the profile/menu button in the top right Click “Alert me of new music” (Note: Don’t see “Alert me of new music”? That means your device doesn’t support it. This feature relies on a relatively new web standard called push notifications , and some devices – including iOS at the time of this writing – don’t support it yet. A future version of iOS will support them.) Once you click “Alert me of new music” , your browser will ask you to allow Chavah to send you notifications: Click Allow – and you’re done! Within a few seconds, you’ll receive your first notification, letting you know that you’re subscribed and will receive notifications about new music on Chavah: You can change your notification settings anytime by going to My Profile : Give it a s...

Ted Pearce needs your help

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Shalom Chavah fans, Messianic musician Ted Pearce needs your help. He’s putting together a new album, Songs of the Rabbi, featuring songs penned by Messianic Jewish rabbis. What a holy thing – I can’t wait to hear it. But he needs your help – can you chip in ? Ted Pearce music  graces our congregations and is among the top-ranked music on Chavah (he has 8 songs in the top 70 ranked songs on Chavah!). He’s given, given, and given some more. Hundreds of thousands of people have been blessed and ministered to through his music. Now, will you give back? Even a few dollars would go a long way. You can donate here . Thanks for supporting Messiah’s musicians, holy friends!

New music: Marty Goetz & Misha – Live from Jerusalem

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Shalom holy friends, and a happy 2019 to you all. We’ve begun playing some beautiful new music from the holy land on Chavah: Marty Goetz & Misha – Live from Jerusalem This is a new album, a live performance recorded in Jerusalem with Marty Goetz and his daughter Misha Hoyt. Chavah Messianic Radio is proud to have financially supported the creation of this work. I encourage you to watch the stirring performance , it’s uniquely beautiful and memorable. You fine Chavah fans will enjoy. You can support Marty Goetz by purchasing this new work over at MartyGoetz.com . Thanks for supporting Messiah’s musicians, fine Chavah fans.