1. David Nekrutman is an American-Israeli Orthodox Jewish theologian, writer, director, columnist, public speaker, and pro-Israel activist.
15 Facts About David Nekrutman
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David Nekrutman is a prominent figure and pioneer in the world of Jewish-Christian relations and is the former executive director and co-founder of the Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation, co-founder of the Day to Praise global interfaith initiative, and founder of the Blessing Bethlehem aid organization.
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David Nekrutman was born on 28 November 1973 in Brooklyn, New York, to Natalie and Allen Nekrutman.
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David 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.
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In May 2018, David Nekrutman became the first Orthodox Jew to graduate from Oral Roberts University with a master's degree in Christian Studies.
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In March 2022, David Nekrutman published Your Sabbath Invitation: Partnership in God's Ultimate Celebration, a book in which he expounds on the origins and history of The Sabbath and its role in biblical prophecy.
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In 2023, David Nekrutman was appointed as an adviser for the television series "The Chosen" about the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth.
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In 2011, David Nekrutman spoke to Korean Christians at a pro-Israel rally held in Seoul.
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David Nekrutman was the first Orthodox Jew to speak at the Church of God in Christ conference and discuss the importance of visiting Israel.
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In 2013, David Nekrutman, was accepted into the Oral Roberts University online Graduate Theology program.
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In October 2013, David Nekrutman published a controversial appeal for funds from Jews to support the purchase of a permanent site for the Christian-Arab church of Pastor Steven Khoury.
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Since Rabbi Shlomo Riskin's retirement as president of Ohr Torah Stone in 2018, David Nekrutman has taken over as head of all CJCUC activities.
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On June 13,2021, David Nekrutman was recognized as a Goodwill Ambassador for Jewish-Christian Relations by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department of World Religions.
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In September 2021, David Nekrutman ended his fourteen-year tenure as Executive Director of CJCUC and later continued his life-long calling in the field of Jewish-Christian relations.
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From 2006 to 2013, David Nekrutman worked in e-marketing for a major high-tech company in Israel.