ABOUT US

Co-founders and Elders Netanyahu Zahar Ben Israel & Naamah Bath Israel have been married for 30+ years with three children and three grandchildren thus far. They were both born and raised as catholics in Louisiana. Naamah means “pleasant” in Hebrew. She was employed by the Louisiana public school system for 20+ years prior to retiring. Naamah became a pentecostal after meeting Netanyahu and they served as choir members, ushers, sunday school teachers, youth board and church board members, church accountants, events coordinators, evangelists, and pastors. Together they also served ministering at nursing homes, local juvenile detention centers, feeding the homeless, local jails, and the state penitentiary. Naamah has a pure heart that shows the love of the Most High YAH. Netanyahu means “gift of YAH” in Hebrew. He has a BA in business and is a veteran. He retired after 28+ years with a major oil company. In 2005, while with the united penetacostal church incorporated (UPCI), Netanyahu received a minister’s license. Netanyahu’s prior religious affiliations include catholic, baptist, methodist, lutheran, assembly of God, and pentecostal. Netanyahu has a life-long passion for learning Scripture with Truth seekers! Discovering Scriptural truths eventually led them to Messianic Torah in 2015.

Meet co-founders Elder Yosef Ben Yisrael and OliviYah Bath Yisrael. Originally from South Carolina, This beautiful couple has known each other since the 5th grade. They married in 1985 in Miami, FL and currently reside in Oklahoma. They have been a pillar to the Goshen Group family since its inception. With a combined 16 years of walking in truth under their belt, Yosef and OliviYah both share a background in Christian leadership where they served in roles such as but were not limited to: facility and asset management, teacher, financial office, and pastoral care team. While OliviYah has a deep love for both studying and teaching the original Hebrew language, Yosef, an Army Veteran, is known as an Elder of few words and much strength. Both have been nothing short of a blessing to this assembly.

Elder NetanEL Ben Yisrael and Achot KeziYAH are High School sweethearts that have been married since 2020. Born in North Carolina, both are proud parents to four beautiful children. KeziYAH is a compassionate and devoted mother and wife who has experience in youth ministry in the Southern Baptist religion. Holding a professional career in the logistics industry, NetanEL is the youngest son of a former baptist minister. Despite their baptist upbringings, this couple was awakened to the TRUTH and Israelite faith together in 2018. Shortly thereafter, They both began to fellowship with the Goshen Group family. In 2022, NetanEL was extended the right hand of fellowship and was officially recognized as a fellow teacher and elder in Goshen Group. Currently residing in North Carolina, NetanEL continues to serve as a Goshen Group representative through ministry, teachings and community outreach. “Learning who we are as a people is pointless if we are not going to walk in our calling” -NetanEL

Elder Kepha Ben Yisrael and Achot Wendy have been married 20+ years, and they currently reside in South Carolina. They have 6 children, 3 boys, and 3 girls. Born in Philadelphia, PA., Kepha was raised a non-denominational Christian. His many years in this urban environment exposed him to Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Nation of Islam, Moorish Science Temple, and 5% Nation religions. Kepha’s love for history, geography, and extensive research became the passion that led him on a quest for truth. In 2016, Kepha was drawn to the knowledge of his true identity as well as a path of righteousness and has since become an integral element of Goshen Group teachings. Wendy was born in Trenton, NJ but was raised Catholic in Fort Washington, MD. She learned the truth of the scriptures along with Kepha in 2016. Her background is in psychology, and early child development. She is a devout wife, mother. Wendy’s passion is her faith, service and dedication to the works of the kingdom.

Raised in the DMV area, PaqadYahu has been a diligent seeker of truth for over 11 years. In spite of the many religious influences of the world, PaqadYahu’s walk began solely with a desire to understand the scriptures. As a fellow elder of Goshen Group, PaqadYahu has a passion for feeding the lost sheep through outreach teachings and general conversations.

Ach Yoel and Achot Rhea have been married for 10+ years. They currently reside in the State of Texas and are raising 2 handsome sons. Rhea was born in the Philippines. She was also raised in Qatar for 6 years. After graduation from Medical School she moved to the U.S. where she has served in the medical field for over a decade. She is currently homeschooling her sons and being a supportive wife to her husband. Her religious background was in the Catholic, Baptist and Non-Denominational churches. Being the son of a pastor, Ach Yoel was apart of the United Methodist denomination for many years and has served in various denominations throughout life as a teacher, musician, youth pastor, and in many other capacities. He is passionate about studying the Word of Yah and teaching others so we can know the Most High and His Son Yahusha.