Barry was born in Cape Town, South Africa and was raised in a non-observant Jewish home. After the tragic death of Barry’s father, and three years of service engaged in guerrilla warfare in the South African army, Barry was left devastated, angry and empty.

In 1981 Barry’s now wife Melinda became a believer in Yeshua (Jesus) and in 1985, by the Grace of God, Barry also surrendered all to Him. In 1987 Barry moved to Israel to preach the good news of the gospel to his own people. “What could be more Jewish than following the Messiah!” says Barry. In 1988 Barry and Melinda got married, and they now have two adult children, and two grandsons.

Since 2001, Barry has been serving with Celebrate Messiah Australia as an Associate Missionary and Evangelist. He runs a charity called ‘Tikkun Olam’ (‘Repairing the World’), delivering kosher food parcels to needy people in Jewish communities all over Australia. He regularly leads “See Israel through Jewish Eyes” tours.

Barry’s passion for the Lord is a blessing to everyone who engages with him. Isaiah 62: 1-2 “For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent…”

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