Rabbi Ron was raised in a Jewish family in New York City. While in High School, Ron did two things Jewish people are not supposed to do. First, he made a habit of sneaking out to church. Then, he read the "forbidden" New Testament. As a result, Ron discovered that Yeshua (Jesus) is the Jewish Messiah. After Ron told his parents of his faith in Yeshua, he was sent to months of deprogramming (exit counseling). In 1992 Ron married Vinu. They have 5 children and live in Tampa Bay.