As we have grown in the Messianic/Hebrew roots perspective of Scripture, we have been blessed to have an ever increasing circle of fiends and acquaintances. Many are names you would be familiar with, but once in a while we run across an unknown gem that everyone needs to know for one reason or another. Anita Heist is one such lady.

A senior lady who has been on this walk for most of her life, Anita is wonderfully gifted and knowledgeable. Her heart is to teach and her library and interests include a broad variety of sustainable and ancient technologies that would be a treasure in any community, but weaving is her passion.
A world-class weaver who has been commissioned to reproduce exact matches to ancient garments and antique auto interiors, she has worked at the loom hand-weaving custom tallitot, challah covers, robes, and other Judaica for decades.
Recently, Kelly and I along with Tommy and Dorothy Wilson had a chance to share a meal at her table as we passed through Athens, TN enroute to the B’ney Yosef Plenary Session. What a blessing that time was!! Without a doubt, I can attest, Anita is an Ephramite National Treasure! Continue reading “Introducing Anita Heist”
