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Ministry Endorsements "Jeff is a radically committed Messianic Jew, a loving-hearted person, with a wonderful gift of music. He shares a powerful testimony to the Jew first and also to the Gentile." Dan Juster "There has never been a time I have known Jeff to be anything but passionate in his faith as a dedicated follower of Yeshua HaMaschiach (Jesus Christ). Jeff has often brightened my day by his unique humor, as well as, provided encouragement to me and our family since the beginning of our friendship over twenty-five years ago." Jack Jacobs- Leader of Beth Am Messiah Messianic Congregation "Jeff has been a three-fold blessing to me and my ministry. Prior to my first visit to Israel, God sent Jeff to speak into my life with valuable information and insight from God’s heart concerning Israel and the nations. Since my very first encounter with Jeff, God has used him to bring wisdom and guidance into our new ministry. Most of all, I consider Jeff to be a dear friend. Jeff has stood with me, prayed for me and encouraged me greatly through some difficult times." Doug Bolan, Pastor "Jeff Kruh has ministered at our Chinese church on several occasions. Jeff presented a Passover seder and gave us a teaching about Rosh HaShana (Feast of Trumpets) and Yom Kippur (The Day of Atonement). We were truly blessed as we connected with the Jewish roots of our faith through our brother Jeff Kruh. I now have a better understanding of the old testament scriptures and a deeper love for our elder brothers, the Jewish people. We will continue to pray for the peace of Jerusalem!" Pastor Ruth Lin "I have known Jeff and Stella for over 20 years both as their Rabbi and friend. I knew Jeff, before Stella, when he was a fairly new believer and very excited about his relationship with his G-d, the G-d of Israel. Jeff joined our congregation and became very active, especially in the talent that G-d has tremendously blessed him with, the piano. Jeff's unique musical style and professional quality had not only been an inspiration to Beth Tefilah but to many other believing and secular groups as well. His desire to see the "lost sheep of the house of Israel" come to know their G-d has been a driving force in Jeff's life. He has personally supported myself and several other believers who have made aliyah to the Land and knows his future lies there as well. When Stella came into Jeff's life their talents merged, along with their love for G-d and one another, into a Zeal for Zion that is awesome. Stella's pure voice combined with Jeff's orchestration and accompaniment bring a fresh and unique expression of praise and worship to our G-d. I whole heartedly recommend Jeff and Stella Kruh for ministry in your congregation. Be blessed!" In Messiah's Service "Jeff Kruh has demonstrated his heart felt desire to make Gentile believers in the church of the living God aware of the importance of their Jewish origin. He has shared with me, as well as with the congregation, important truths designed to unite Jewish and Gentile believers in Yeshua the Messiah. His efforts for our Lord and Savior are to be commended. Jeff is also a par-excellent musician-pianist and is faithful and on time to his commitments. In agreement with the words of Don Finto, author of "Your People Shall Be My People," Jeff points out that Jewish believers in Yeshua should be allowed to find their way to a biblically orthodox faith within a modern Jewish expression. Jeff Kruh's presence has been a blessing to the New Beth-El Baptist Congregation." Pastor Thomas F. Bryant, Jr., D.D "Zeal For Zion is a recording combining the unique talents of Jeff and Stella Kruh in a manner which reveals their pure love for God and their seasoned musicianship. Jeff's incubation in the womb of jazz is revealed in his subtle and sophisticated orchestrations, rhythms and harmonies, while Stella seems incapable of singing out of tune, something which is exceedingly rare even in this day of the divas! Whether in lush or lingering ballads like "Yerushalayim Shel Zahav" or in punchy up beat horas like "Roni Bat Tzion," you will find that the Kruhs frequently surprise and delight you in ways that make you want to say "Play It Again Sam!" If you have a zeal for music or for Zion, this album will not disappoint you." Stuart Dauermann - Composer, Pianist "Jeff Kruh has taken the scripture, 'Play unto Him a new song skillfully...' (Psalm 33:3) to heart. The CD "Hymn to Him" introduces us to Jeff Kruh, a world-class jazz pianist in a solo performance of some of the church's most classic hymns. There is a spirit of celebration and thanksgiving throughout the entire CD. What I find most impressive about this music is the fact that this performance is anointed of God. This level of artistic excellence is only obtainable when someone is totally surrendered to God. This CD is not about Jeff Kruh; it's about a life-changing experience with Christ." Ray Vega- trumpet player "Jeff Kruh's heart is ministry. He is both a noted performer and compelling speaker reflecting a zeal and passion for our Savior, Jesus Christ. His presentations are imaginative and insightful resulting in empowered impacts on all in attendance. Christian Music Presenters strongly endorses the ministry of Jeff Kruh. In fact, Christian Music Presenters presented Jeff Kruh in concert at Carnegie Hall with resounding response. Strongly consider Jeff Kruh as a partner for Christ's mission within your ministries mission." Dr. Randall Bayne, CEO "Jeff Kruh's playing definitely carries and anointing to soothe the heart, much like King David was able to do. His CD "Hymn to Him" is a refreshing capture of music normally accepted in certain genre. It goes outside the 'status quo' to bring both a style and anointing hardly touched by Christian musicians today." Mike Hohman-pianist-arranger, formerly with Paul Wilbur "Hymn to Him is a unique CD, blending Jeff Kruh's skills as an accomplished jazz pianist with his deep devotion to Jesus his Messiah. Listen and be blessed!" Dr. Michael Brown "Jeff is an excellent pianist and composer and his group recently presented a beautiful, Spirit-filled program of Christian hymns, Jewish music, and original compositions in a jazz style. It was a blessing to witness musicians expressing love for Christ through music and through sharing powerful life experiences." Ike Sturm-Assistant Director of Music for the Jazz Ministry "I have known Jeff Kruh for nearly 20 years. His life story is told in his autobiography: "Yeshua, God's Choice." He is a phenomenal jazz pianist specializing in Messianic melodies and hymns in a jazz style. He is entertaining, funny and engaging as he tells his story and lifts up Yeshua(Jesus) with his music and life story. He has produced three CD's to date, 1) "Hymn to Him" 2) "Zeal For Zion", featuring the voice of his wife Stella Kruh and Jonathan Settel; and 3)"Apples of Gold in Settings of Silver," a two set CD of his wife Stella reading from the Word of God with creative musical backgrounds. Jeff's heart's desire is to share the Jewish roots of the Christian faith with the Body of believers. His desire is to teach the local Church to better understand the Messianic Congregational movement, and how to work together with the local Messianic Synagogue to reach out to our Jewish people. Jeff deeply cares about about our Jewish people hearing the Good News of our Jewish Messiah. He can help many Christians learn to reach out to their Jewish friends and family." Rabbi David Rosenberg "Jeff is an accomplished jazz musician with a passion for music, ministry, and his Savior. Recently Jeff ministered to our church for a night of music and fellowship. From a musical standpoint, I will tell you that you will not find a more inspired and talented performance on jazz piano than that of Jeff's. The musicianship, style and presentation of the music will rival anything that you will hear on the jazz scene today. In my opinion it is better because intertwined with the music is the honest and open testimony of Jeff's life. While searching for the true meaning of life, we see the journey of a Jazz musician who came from a life of drugs and compulsive gambling to a man totally healed and delivered from his past, living victoriously in his future with Jesus as the Lord and Savior of his life. Your people will be blessed by this man's ministry and testimony of his life. On special occasions he also includes his wife Stella in the ministry. She, as well, has a tremendous ministry in song and is a blessing to Jeff's ministry. It is with great excitement that I recommend that you have Jeff minister to your assembly. His music and his ability to speak to the lives of people about Jesus will bless many. Whether during a Sunday morning service or another service or meeting, Jeff will be a blessing wherever he can minister. He has my strongest recommendation." Rev. Dominick J. Cotignola "At a time when world-class musicians are few and far between, jazz pianist Jeff Kruh is a well kept secret. His heart is pure gold and his talent simply flies off the charts! Jeff is a Jewish believer in Jesus (Yeshua), whose great love for music is second to his passion for the Lord. You will be blessed as you listen to his original interpretation and arrangements of old familiar favorites. The worship on his CD "Hymn to Him" lifts up the Lord but it will also elevate and inspire you to draw nearer still to the King of the universe. To God belongs all glory, blessing and power forever" Ron Corbet - Messianic Rabbi "The music of Jeff and Stella Kruh is a picture of God's heart and the integrity of His grace and mercy. It is my delight to report to you the beauty of the worship experience listening to Stella Kruh sing. Her husband, Jeff, creates a platform of music from which Stella sends forth God's love through her wonderful voice and sincere, pure spirit. To hear Stella sing is to hear the voice of an angel. To hear Jeff play is to listen to a symphony. Few words can describe the profound nature of their music other than to say that it is something that I listen to and am transported by into the arms of Abba." Jonathan Settel |
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