"On June 8, 2023, the Body of Messiah lost a spiritual giant with the passing of Marion Gordon “Pat” Robertson. Pat was one of the most influential leaders of our generation. He was also a great friend to Israel and the Jewish people, a legacy that continues through his son and current CEO of CBN, Gordon Robertson.
Pat was also a good friend to Jewish Voice and was instrumental in the start of our television ministry back in the early 1980s. Until then, Jewish Voice had been solely a radio ministry. Pat approached Jewish Voice founder Louis Kaplan and invited him to air, free of charge, on his newly formed CBN Network. Louis reluctantly agreed (since he was not really a television personality) and we’ve been on Christian television ever since.
Pat will be greatly missed, but we know he is now rejoicing with the Lord and reunited with his beloved wife Dede. Our love and prayers go out to their family."
– Rabbi Jonathan Bernis
The following is excerpted and condensed from the booklet Shabbat: A Sacred Rhythm of Rest, by Jewish Voice Ministries International.
Profound. Mature. Thorough and challenging. Those words describe the faithful and diligent teaching of Gil Kaplan. Perhaps even more moving are the words used to recount the nature of this man of truth: Humble. Genuine. Encouraging.
