Rabbi Michelle Johns

Michelle's Hebrew name is Avivah Bat'Avraham. This was the name that was chosen during her conversion. She uses these names interchangeably. Avivah is a Torah Scholar, mentor, counselor, author, blogger, and Morah (Teacher). She was water-immersed into the body of Messiah Yeshua in 2006, and six months after her immersion, she began walking in the power of the Ruach HaKodesh. She has attended Messianic, Reformed, and Conservative synagogues over the years. For more than 18 years, Avivah has been Torah observant. 

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Avivah has many academic acheivements including a Doctor of Jewish Studies, Masters in Criminology, Sociology, Messianic Jewish Studies, and Rabbianic Studies. In addition, she has extensive graduate course work in psycology and counseling. Lastly, Avivah received her Semicha (Rabbinic Ordination) through Tree of Life Messianic Ministries in 2024. 

 

Her love for Torah, teaching, and the body of Yeshua has led her to her current career path.  In addition to her roles as Chief Administrative Officer, Dean of the College of Beit Brit-Chadasha, Beit Din Member, and Professor at JSI Yeshiva, she is also a Lecturer of Criminal Justice at a secular university.