An Ethiopian Jewish Journey to Messiah with David Safafa

An Ethiopian Jewish Journey to Messiah with David Safafa

From Covenant & Conflict by Gateway Center for Israel

March 25, 2026 · 34 min · Season 2 · Episode 36

About this episode

David Safafa shares his transformative journey from an Ethiopian Jewish community to discovering the Messiah in Israel.

What happens when an Ethiopian Jewish man, raised in deep tradition, encounters Yeshua (Jesus) in a dream that changes everything? In this powerful episode of Covenant & Conflict , we sit down with David Safafa, an Ethiopian Jewish believer and leader in Israel, as he shares his incredible journey from growing up in a remote Jewish community in Gonder, Ethiopia, to immigrating to Israel during Operation Moses, and ultimately discovering the Messiah. This is more than a story… It's a testimony of identity, sacrifice, calling, and revival in Israel today. What You'll Hear in This Episode: Life as an Ethiopian Jew before modern connection to global Judaism The shocking discovery of Jewish identity connections through DNA The journey to Israel during Operation Moses A life-changing dream encounter with Yeshua The cost of following Messiah — rejection, loss, and perseverance The birth of the Beresheet Congregation — the first Hebrew-speaking Ethiopian Messianic community A growing revival among young people in Israel Why believers around the world need to pray for Israel right now Why This Story Matters God is moving in Israel. From Ethiopian Jews to native-born Israelis, there is…

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Host: Gateway Center for Israel

Guest: David Safafa

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Places: Gonder, Ethiopia, Israel

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