Our Story

A Family Called to Watch Over the People

Our Mission

HaShomer was founded on a simple conviction: most believers have never truly understood Israel — and that gap matters. We exist to close it. Through biblical teaching, educational tours, speaking engagements, and a growing library of resources, we help individuals and congregations connect the timeless truths of Scripture to what God is doing in the world today.

We work with churches, small groups, and individuals who want to go deeper — people who sense that Israel is central to the biblical story but haven’t had a guide to help them see how. Whether that’s through one of our tours to the Land, a resource from our library, or a speaking engagement with your congregation, HaShomer is here to help you understand.

Tom Blackburn, Founder of HaShomer

In Memory of Tom Blackburn

Tom Blackburn founded HaShomer with a passion for Israel and the Messiah that shaped everything we do today. His unwavering commitment to connecting Scripture to current world events laid the foundation for this ministry. Though Tom passed away in 2018, his legacy continues to inspire all that HaShomer does.

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Years of Ministry

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Articles & Resources

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Years of Rabbinical Ministry

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Lives Transformed

Rabbi Jeffrey Adler, Spiritual Director of HaShomer

Co-Director & Teaching Rabbi

Rabbi Jeffrey Adler

A native of Cincinnati, Rabbi Jeff felt God’s call through Isaiah 6 while planning to attend law school. That conviction led him to earn a Master of Divinity and become a Messianic Jewish rabbi, leading congregations in Cincinnati and Indianapolis over a career spanning more than 40 years.

His passion is to open Adonai’s anointed Scriptures — with a special emphasis on God’s faithfulness to Israel and the Jewish people, and what that means for the nations of the world. Together with Tzipora Blackburn, Rabbi Jeff continues the work Tom Blackburn began.

Want to know what we believe? Read our full Statement of Faith — the theological convictions that ground everything HaShomer does.

Read Our Statement of Faith