How to become a Messianic Hebrew
First a little information.
What we the Orthodox Messianic Hebrews believe in:
First and foremost, We believe in The Father Yahuah, The Son, Yahusha, and the Holy Spirit, Yahmalakhim. Elohim is one. Yahuah is the father/ creator of everything. Yahusha is the only begotten Son of Yahuah, Yahusha is the "Seed of Yahuah". Yahusha is one to be acknowledged as the Son of Yahuah, The Messiah the Savor of all who believe in him and does his will. The Holy Spirit, Yahmalakhim, is the comforter who is here today to give comfort to those who follow the Teachings of the One True Elohim. We believe that Yahusha was sent unto the World to set an example as to the way we are to live and worship, and to become the ultimate Pass Over sacrifice for the sins of the world to those who call upon His Name to ask for forgiveness. We believe that He is able to deliver on what He said He could, and would. Yahusha said that He was not "good" but only "The Father was Good". We are to pray to Yahuah and Yahusha will interpret it to Him. We are only to ask these things in the Name of the Son, not to pray to the Son but to Yahuah as Yahusha did. We are to be Baptized in the Name of the Father, The Son, and the Holy spirit, for remission of sin. The Orthodox believe that we are subject to the Laws of Yahuah as well as under grace. We are subject to the Laws of Yahuah as much today as we were when they were given to Moses. We also believe that we are under the Grace of Yahuah, today. We believe that we are to follow the Laws of Yahuah as did Yahusha. Yahusha said in Matthew 5:17 -19 He did not come to do away with the Law and that the Law would remain in effect until Heaven and earth has passed away, and seeing that Earth is still here we must still be subject to the Law. We believe that we are saved by calling upon the name of the Son and asking for forgiveness then as soon as possible being Baptized, if male and uncircumcised then he should be circumcised as soon as posiable, and following Yahuah Laws and the teachings of Yahusha.
When shall we be saved? When we are in danger of being condemned into eternal death, when we stand before Yahuah and we have followed the teachings of Yahusha and have believed in Him He shall say to Yahuah this person is covered by my blood and I bare his transgressions, this person/ soul/ spirit, is mine. At this time we are saved. Up to the time of death we have and have always had freedom of choice to chose to do good or to do evil. As long as we are alive we will have that choice. Once we die and our book is closed out fate is sealed. Either people have lived for Yahuah or for HaSatan. People follow one or the other not both.
Should you decide to join us, what to expect from Family and Friends and the General Public.
The first thing you will experience from Family and friends is surprise, followed closed by trying to talk you out of this decision. Should they fail to talk you out of the decision then comes rejection from family and friends. You will not be accepted by most of the Christian Community nor the Jewish Community. You will be called everything from "Christ Killer" to "Satan worshiper" to "O'cultist". You will be shunned, hated, and persecuted be cause of your beliefs in Yahusha. You will become "Set Apart".
Why should I join this faith?
Personally, I can't think of a good reason except to follow the teachings of Yahuah and His Son Yahusha. There are a lot more reasons not to join than there are to do so. To join with us is to invite persecution into you life. I, personally, highly recommend if you are satisfied with the teachings of your church or synagogue stay there, do not join with us.
Do I have to join for a definite period of time?
The answer to that question is Yes and No. Once you become a Messianic Hebrew you will always be a Messianic Hebrew. You may choice to practice or not that choice is your and your alone. As for belonging to a Messianic Hebrew Congregation, you are free to join you are free to leave at any time. Should you chose to leave a congregation you will not even be asked not to. You may be asked why, however you do not need to answer that question if you don't want to. It is just to learn if some one has said or done something to you to make you want to leave. If we don't know what the problem is we can not correct it, if it is a problem with in the congregation.
What will I be asked to give up?
On one hand, not much. On the other hand, perhaps a great deal. Double talk? No. The question just has no simple answer. To some they will be giving up a great deal and to others they won't be giving up much at all. It depends mainly on how you live your life now. Listed below are a few things you should know before considering to join.
Things to know:
You will be expected to stop celebrating the Pagan Holidays some of which are: Sunday, Saint Valentines Day, Saint Patrick's Day, Lent, Ash Wednesday, Easter, Halloween, and Christmas.
You will be expected to celebrate the following: The weekly Sabbath [(Saturday) sunset Friday until sunset Saturday], Rosh Chodesh (The Monthly Sabbath), and the yearly Sabbaths, The Hebrew New Year Rosh Hashanah (Abib 1st), Yom Zikhronot (the day before Pass Over), Pesach (Pass over), and Feast of unleavened bread, Shavuot (Feast of Weeks), Feast of Trumpets, Yom Kippur (The day of Atonement), Sukkot, (Feast of Tabernacles), and Shemini Atzeret (The Last Great Feast).
You may celebrate the Following, January 1 (secular New Year), Pesach Sheni, Lag B'Omer, Memorial Day, Fast of Tammuz, U.S. Independence Day 4th of July, other National Independence Days, Fast of 9th of Av, Labor Day, Simchat Torah (re-rolling of the Torah Scroll), Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Chanukah (feast of lights), Fast of Esther, and Purim.
Males over the age of 13 are required to keep their head covered at all times. (see head coverings) unless it interferes with them doing their job for which they are hired to do. Also males are required not to shave or cut their beards in any way unless it would interfere with their safety on their job; at which time they should seek employment where it would not interfere with their job. DO NOT QUITE THE OLD JOB UNTIL A NEW ONE HAS BEEN SECURED !
All members are expected to dress modestly. (see dress code)
All members are asked to Tithe. ( see tithing)
Head coverings: Men, a small cap called in English "Scull Cap" in Hebrew "Kippah" plural "Kippot" should be worn by all males at all times. Women should wear a head scarf when making a blessing of any kind.
Pray Shawl/ Pray Vest: Males over the age of 13 should either wear one at all times or at least have close at hand.
Tithing: Standard Tithing is a minimum of ten percent (10%) of everything you receive. (see everything you receive) All tithing money will be used for the business of the Congregation. Funds shall be used to purchase Real Estate, Livestock, build buildings, and to help the needy. No funds shall be used as "Pay Roll" or "salaries" until after one year after the Main Headquarters building is build.
Everything you receive: Includes each day of your life. In other words 24 hours every day. Tithing of that is 2.4 hours per day or 16.8 hours per week. On Sabbath you should give at least 12 hours (sun up to sun set, not a hour by the clock). That leaves 4.8 hours to use for Yahuah during the rest of the week. This is a minimum requirement, not the maximum. Everything you receive also includes that of which you receive anything of value. Paying cash is considered the easy way out so if you fail to give Yahuah his appropriate time you may figure the time you did not give at 1.5 times your regular job pay per hour and send that to the Congregation, or to the above address. Once the main Head Quarters is built it is preferable that each congregation or person send goods in stead of money except for those thing for which you receive money as payment then the ten percent (10%) is expected. For farmers and ranchers, Livestock, (Cattle, Horses, Goats, Sheep) from every female that gives birth for the first time and gives birth to a male that male shall be sent to the main headquarters once it is built. Plus one out of every ten from the rest of the herds. For poultry you are expceted to give the first male hatched from a hatching plus Ten percent (10%) of the rest of the hatching. Ten percent (10%) of all grain and Hay you produce should also be sent to the main Headquarters. Ten percent (10%) of all Berries, Fruit, Garden produce, Field produce, and nuts should be sent to the main headquarters. (Notice should the main headquarters be so far away that fresh produce would be spoiled before it can reach the main headquarters sell it and send the cash to the main headquarters.)
(notice dress codes are a guide line for modesty as well as respectful dressing, they are subject to change and are not strictly enforced outside the Synagogue or Schools.)
Dress Codes:
Men: Men shall wear men's clothing's not women's clothing.
Mens paints are paints which have a "fly" whether button, zipper, or
other means of closure in front.
Above the waist: Clothing shall be worn so as to cover all skin
from the waist or lower garment to the shoulders. The chest shall be
covered any time a person is outside the house. The upper garment shall
cover all skin from the waist or lower garment to the shoulders. The
neck opening area maybe open from at least half way of the shoulders and
the top of the breast upward. All garments must be none see through
from the front. "T shirts" are acceptable provided they have not been altered
so that the chest may be seen and/ or an undershirt is worn. "Muscle
and net shirts are not acceptable.
Below the waist: Long pants are preferred and shall be worn
to Synagogue. Shorts may not be worn to Synagogue but may be worn out
side the house. Shorts must be long enough or tight enough so when
a person sits or bends over neither the crotch or buttock can be seen.
Shorts that are to be worn outside the house should be of a length
such as the hem shall be half way between the knee and the bend of the thigh
and body. Swimwear, the above standards shall remain in effect except
the length of the leg covering, however the same rules apply as to the fact
that the swim shorts must be long enough or tight enough so when a person
sits or bends over neither the crotch or buttock can be seen. Garments may
not be see through.
Women: Women shall wear women's clothing not men's clothing.
Above the waist: Clothing shall be worn so as to cover all skin from the waist or lower garment to the shoulders. The neck opening area may be open from at least half way of the shoulders and the top of the breast upward. Sleeves shall be of enough length that the chest area may not be seen when the arms are moved in any position. All garments must be none see through from the front.
Below the waist: Women may wear slacks made for women, however
dresses are preferred in public and Synagogue. Dresses shall be of
a length long enough that when the arms are raised above the head the hem
shall not rise more than a hands width above the center of the knee.
Shorts may not be worn to Synagogue but may be worn out side the house.
Shorts must be long enough or tight enough so when a person sits or
bends over neither the crotch or buttock can be seen. Shorts that are
to be worn outside the house shall be of a length such as the hem shall be
half way between the knee and the bend of the thigh and body. Swimwear,
must cover the crotch, buttock, and breast and may not be see through. A
small attached skirt is recommended. The leg area of the swimsuit may
not come up on the side or show any of the buttock when standing or
sitting.
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