Restoring the Melody of the Torah Bagels and Cream Cheese explores the authentic Jewish roots of the Christian faith and the Church’s debt to the Jewish people, communicated within a clear and beautifully presented biblical and historical narrative. This unique handbook of Jewish Messianic thought is highly informative yet user-friendly and accessible. It is perfect for group or individual study and is supplemented with an abundance of engaging and inspirational stories from the Jewish sages and other sources. Raphael Ben Levi DD Ph.D is a child of Holocaust escapees from Austria. He was born and educated in the UK but later emigrated to Israel for several years and now resides in South Africa. He is a leader and visionary who communicates a passion for God and draws upon his Jewish background and culture to help the Church better appreciate its biblical heritage. He is married with one son. …an engaging and thoroughly researched perspective towards Messianic Jewish identity. Prof. JF Barnard. Dean Antioch Theological Seminary, South Africa. I highly recommend this book. Rabbi Joseph Shulam. Director Netivyah Bible Instruction Ministry, Israel. I am very happy to recommend this as a great introduction to a complex and important subject area… Dr Richard Harvey Senior Researcher, Rosen Centre for Messianic Jewish Theology, Tel Aviv, Israel.