Gayle Timberlake founded the Simka Foundation to bridge faith with geography — teaching Christians the Bible in the context of the land where it happened. Her journey began in Jerusalem, where she realized her understanding of Scripture lacked the living history rooted in Israel. Today, Simka leads tours across Israel, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, hosts weekly Shabbat gatherings in U.S. cities, and equips leaders to interpret Scripture through its original culture and language. With experience in banking, marketing, and executive coaching, Timberlake merges ancient biblical rhythms with modern leadership, emphasizing rest, integrity, and community. Her signature lesson — that isolation destroys leaders — drives her focus on teamwork and collaboration.Simka’s programs are hands-on and rooted in practice: Shabbat tables, educational guides, an app with teachings from top scholars, and tours that trace biblical events on-site. Timberlake’s academic background — including a PhD in Second Temple Judaism — grounds her mission in rigorous scholarship and a drive to correct distorted Christian teachings that erase Judaism from Scripture. Through interfaith events, creative resources, and immersive experiences, she pushes a message of unity, truth, and lived faith. Her work with Israel365 and global partners carries one goal — to build authentic Christian-Jewish friendship and help believers live the Bible through time, community, and place.