David Nekrutman
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David Nekrutman

Jewish theologian

David Nekrutman (Hebrew: דוד נקרוטמן; born 28 November 1973) is an American-Israeli Orthodox Jewish theologian, writer, director, columnist, public speaker, and pro-Israel activist. He is a prominent figure and pioneer in the world of Jewish-Christian relations and is the co-founder and executive director of The Isaiah Projects, a ministry dedicated to helping Christians discover the Hebraic roots of their faith.2

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Born Nov 28, 1973.1

About

He is the former executive director and co-founder of the Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation (CJCUC), co-founder of the Day to Praise global interfaith initiative, and founder of the Blessing Bethlehem aid organization. In addition, Nekrutman is a columnist who has written for The Jerusalem Post, Charisma Magazine, and The Times of Israel.

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Companies

Early life and education

  • 2013 to 2016Oral Roberts University master's degree3
  • Date not recordedUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice3
  • Date not recordedJohn Jay College of Criminal Justice3

Early life

David Nekrutman was born on 28 November 1973 in Brooklyn, New York, to Natalie (née Bell) and Allen Nekrutman. He is the younger brother of Joseph Nekrutman.

Throughout his elementary and high-school years, Nekrutman attended a Yeshiva, where he adorned, in his words, "a black hat", which is significant of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish denomination.

Education

Nekrutman holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in forensic psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania.

In 2013, Nekrutman was accepted into Oral Roberts University's theology program, taking a Master of Arts in Biblical Literature, with a concentration in Judaic–Christian Studies.

In May 2018, Nekrutman became the first Orthodox Jew to graduate from Oral Roberts University with a master's degree in Christian Studies.

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Career

Occupation: podcaster, director, writer, orator, theologian, columnist.12

  • Since 2022Director, The Isaiah Projects10
  • Since 2016Chief executive, Blessing Bethlehem9
  • Since 2016Chair, Blessing Bethlehem11
  • 2008 to 2021Chief executive, Center for Jewish–Christian Understanding and Cooperation8
  • Date not recordedFounded The Isaiah Projects4
  • Date not recordedFounded Center for Jewish–Christian Understanding and Cooperation5
  • Date not recordedFounded Day to Praise6
  • Date not recordedFounded Blessing Bethlehem7

Personal life

  • BornNov 28, 1973, Brooklyn13
  • CitizenshipUnited States, Israel14

From 2006 to 2013, Nekrutman worked in e-marketing for a major high-tech company in Israel.

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