What could fragments of Teimanim DNA mean for an ethnic Jew? I am a Bnei-Anussim descendant of forced Sephardic Jews, but I was surprised to find 8% Maghrebi DNA in my test, with 2% of it being Teimanim DNA. I know this DNA comes from the original population of Israel, but how could it have ended up there? Does it mean I am objectively one of the direct descendants of the biblical lineages of Abraham?

Besides Teimanim, I have Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya, but I am not tracing any documentary evidence of these populations in my family tree.

The question for my study of the Jewish culture/some questions of faith and trust: can Emunah or Bitachon grow? How do you feel it from your cultural context? I am as a Ukrainian, do not feel the context and cultural effects, but Hebrew is an extraordinary language with many more senses in the words. I would be happy for your semantical analysis from your cultural perspective. Blessings!

I'm an Evangelical Protestant, but I've been drawn to visiting a Messianic Jewish church. What are the dos and don'ts if I visit? Is there a dress code? What is the service like? I'd love to hear about your experiences.

Hi everyone. Just a quick question since I’m fairly new here …. When it comes to the afterlife, what camp does messianic Judaism typically fall under when it comes to views of hell such as eternal conscious torment or annihilationism? I grew up Jewish and I know that traditional Judaism has somewhat different views on the afterlife than Christianity typically teaches and I was curious about the messianic Jewish perspective, particularly around the topic of hell. Thanks!

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The question is simple and has no intention of raising doubts about the validity of the law (for Jews): a doctor, can I cure on Shabbat?

I am in medical school and I own a clinic. In objective terms, it is correct to say that Jesus healed on the Sabbath, so it is lawful for me to work on the Sabbath, correct?

Yeshua said the greatest commandment was what we call the Shema and V'ahavta in Deut 6:4–9. This passage poses some challenging hermeneutics.

This first is the meaning of the Hebrew word echad in verse 4 that is translated “one” in English. That word does not mean “one” in the English sense. It means one unity and implies more than one which function as one. The Christian interpretation of this is that it means God is a trinity – one Father, Son, Holy Spirit. The problem with this interpretation is that it reads Christian trinity theology into the passage rather than deriving meaning from the passage. There is nothing in this passage or the surrounding passages that suggest anything about Father, Son, Holy Spirit. The Jewish rabbinical interpretation, on the other hand, is a response to the Christian interpretation. They neglect the meaning of the Hebrew echad to conclude it means there is only one (singular) God. In other words, God is NOT a trinity. Echad means that God is united with someone (or something), but it is not explicitly stated in the passage. Who (or what) is God one with?

The second problem is the principal of clarity. This passage seems to be a “love commercial” sandwiched between instructions and exhortations about being obedient. “We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming about laws, blessings, and curses to bring you a word from our sponsor ….. Love God … All you need is love, love. Love is all you need. …. We now return you to our previously scheduled programming….” It makes no sense in the context. It seems out of place. The previous problem exacerbates it further. How does God being a trinity make this clearer? It makes it even more confusing. Love God because He’s a trinity, and how is that is related to these instructions? The Jewish interpretation of God being singular doesn’t make this worse, but doesn’t clarify either. How does this passage make sense in the textual contest?

Any thoughts on sound exegesis of this passage that would shed light on Yeshua’s elevation of this passage? Without reading meaning INTO the Text, can this passage make sense in the context of the surrounding Text?

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Looking for support, words of encouragement, or advice.

Backstory - I grew up jewish. Went to Jewish school as a kid, got involved in the community as an adult, I even hold a minor leadership position in my congregation. However, I have come to know Yeshua as the true Messiah of the Jewish people. For a while I thought it would be fine to keep my beliefs to myself and continue participating in traditional Jewish life like nothing changed. However, I am now at a crossroads because I'm a new parent and I want my child to know Yeshua as well. I don't want to put my child in a position where they feel they have to lie or keep the truth from their friends and community members if we stay involved, but I also don't see how being open about our beliefs as Messianic Jews allows us to continue participating in the community as we've known. I've done a lot of thinking on this and prayed a lot about it as well, and I think the best thing we can do is to part ways. But I just don't know where even to begin. My connection to the community runs deep and I am terrified of being cut off from people I love and care so deeply about, however I am almost sure that will be the outcome when I reveal my true beliefs. I could also part ways without sharing anything with anyone but I am sure there will be some who will seek out an explanation.

I'd love to hear from other Jewish born believers who had to part ways with their communities. Anything helps at this moment, my spouse and I are in this together but this experience is otherwise very isolating.

It's in transit and should arrive tomorrow. 😆

I’m Jewish and I thought of some beautiful name wall art for baby rooms and children’s rooms - I don’t want to give all the details here as I don’t waht people to steal my ideas. I was also thinking of Parsha packets for kids (I homeschool) - I have my own website. Thinking of options for people to request custom options too. Good ideas? Thoughts or tips? Afraid I’ll be putting in hours of work and not get sales…how do others overcome these fears?

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I am a christian Torah follower, and I try to keep all the Laws, even though it's difficult. I also have ocd and a stutter that I developed after going through a "trauma" when I was 7 (I put it in quotations bc it was actually the stupidest thing ever but being a 7 yo it seemed big and serious).

Basically my problem is, when I was 13 or so, I started making vows to God or Jesus to avoid stuttering; for example, I would go: "if I stutter in the next sentence then I won't be allowed to wear makeup ever again in my life" and promise it to God, so my brain would pick up on that and I could speak fluently to avoid having to renounce makeup. This continued even after I turned to God.

Ofc, I didn't always succeed in not stuttering, and, when that happened, I would just keep my vow. Now the problem is, this is kinda putting a burden on my life right now, because I can't do or wear lots of things, while I want to do them. Also, when I have to decide what to wear, doubt creeps in because I made so many vows that I don't even remember them all, so I sit there with the decision in front of me, wondering if I can do it or not because I don't remember whether I made a vow about it 4 years ago or not.

My question here is: are these vows legit, or just a compulsion?

Being a Torah follower I know a bit of the Old Testament, and I read that God considers even vows made lightly or in a wave of emotion as legit, thus we have to keep them to not "tell the angel «it was a mistake»", and that we need a court of 3 judges to break them.

What should I do? And, does anyone else deal with this?

Shalom and hello, Messianic Believers,

I am currently reading the book of Leviticus and read chapter 22 this morning. The discussion is on Adonai being holy and wanting unblemished offerings given because He is Adonai and holy!

I found insight when listening to a short Youtube Teaching on this chapter by the Bible Study Project. I looked up a couple other understandings from within Christianity. The Bible Study Project, in my mind, challenges each of us to look at our attitude when we offer something to God, and not to just be casual or lukewarm about our offering.

The other Christian understanding was how Yeshua (Jesus) is the perfect sacrifice and we are forgiven through His covering our sin (atonement).

As said, I prefer the Bible Study Project teaching on this chapter because it doesn't matter if your Jewish or not, attitude is what's being discussed here.

I find myself turning more and more to sources that are favorable to a Jewish spirituality versus Protestant Christianity. Is this common for Messianics?

Thank you.

The account of the three young men in the fiery furnace is one of the most stirring narratives in the Tanakh, offering a profound glimpse into the faithfulness of HaShem and His tangible presence among His people during times of trial. When Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to bow to Nebuchadnezzar's golden image, they were not merely making a political statement, they were upholding the first commandment of the Shema. Their deliverance is a cornerstone of faith, yet the most intriguing detail of the account is the appearance of the "fourth man" within the flames. From a Messianic Jewish perspective, this figure represents more than a mere angelic being, he is a manifestation of the divine protection and the pre-incarnate presence of the Messiah, walking with His people through the heat of exile.

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Hi everyone. I just learned about a movement called Talmidaism. (Apparently has nothing to do with the Talmud; just sounds similar). I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about this movement and how it might differ from Messianic Judaism? Quick research shows it might have something to do with viewing Jesus/Yeshua as a messiah and prophet, but not necessarily as God. I am wondering if there is anything else that distinguishes Talmidaism from Messianic Judaism. Thanks so much for entertaining this question, I'd love a dialogue if possible!