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The Soul Messengers were a group of Black Hebrew expats known for their captivating blend of soul, funk, psych, gospel, and Hebrew traditional music. Comprised of members Thomas “Yehudah” Whitfield on guitar, John “Shevat” Boyd on vocals, and Charles “Hezekiah” Blackwell on bass, their music mirrored the intensity of their lives, intertwining the struggle for civil rights with the biblical narrative of the ancient Israelite exodus. Under the leadership of Ben Ammi, the African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem found resonance in the 1960s, linking their fight for liberation to the biblical story. In Liberia, the trio of Ben Ammi, Hezekiah, and Yehudah formed the core of the Soul Messengers, captivating audiences in Monrovia with their modern soul and funk sound. Despite facing hardships and dangers, the Soul Messengers persevered, eventually settling in Dimona, Israel, in 1969. Their album, "Soul Messages From Dimona," released in 1972, showcased their technical prowess and missionary zeal, blending Western songs with Black Hebrew reinterpretations. Although their recording career concluded in 1978, the legacy of the Soul Messengers endures, with Black Hebrews continuing to reside in Dimona, their home since 1969. The music of the Soul Messengers remains a testament to their enduring message of liberation and the fusion of the secular and sacred.

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