The Ortiz family are Messianic Jews who live in the town of Ariel, 37 miles north west of Jerusalem. The numbers of Messianic Jews in the State of Israel are estimated to be around 10,000. However, it is difficult to ascertain the exact number of Messianic Jews, as they face persecution in their homes, workplaces, businesses and places of worship, should their religious identity become known. The prosecution of the bomber Ya’akov “Jack” Teitel was largely due to the financial and … [More]