Let's talk about appropriation of Judaism, and hijacking Jewish history
"According to Halacha, Jews who abandon their Jewishness by choice become 'meshumadim' (An example being messianic "jews" of Jewish ancestry). Though Jewish by lineage, they cannot claim any privilege pertaining to Jewish status. To make it simple: if we don't claim you, you don't get to claim us."
“Messianic” Jews aren’t actually Jews. Occasionally they’ll manage to bring in an actually Jewish person into their cult, but in form and practice it is a Christian organization, with Christian values and Christian beliefs, and it’s actually a little insulting that they think so little of our culture and beliefs that they assume we’ll be stupid/pliant enough to just take up Christianity if they throw in little pieces of Judaism here and there
I’m not really sure if this should go here but this is where you seem to post about Judaism and such. The other day I saw an ad on YouTube that had people who were Jewish sitting on a stool in dim lighting talking about reading things and they were saying “Jesus is the Messiah” and “believing in Jesus is the most Jewish thing you can do”
now I’m not Jewish, but that’s not right? Is it? I’m not really sure but I’m pretty sure you’d be better fit to talk about that kind of thing. (Hope I’m not being annoying)
Thank you for your thoughtfulness! I do post about Judaism here since it's my more general blog don't worry!
That is very very very wrong. Many other creators on here have spoken at it at length but what you saw was an ad from people calling themselves "messianic jews" which are christians appropriating jewish practices with the end goal of essentially making all jews christians. Many christians already see christianity as the "completion" to judaism. They're simply just not jews at all.
But I'd also invite you to search the "messianic judaism" tag and read about it from other jewish creators as well as many others can give you an in depth explanation of the issue/the history of messianic """"jews"""" and why it's INCREDIBLY harmful.
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Some people outside the Kehila ask us why we call ourselves Messianic Jews Netzarim, especially “Netzarim”. First we explain that the Jewish Messianism is unfortunately going through a difficult time, because some congregations claim to be Jewish but are almost never truly, from the heart, observant of the Torah and the commandments of Elohim, as Yeshua shows us in Matthew 19:17 to the rich young…
The new testament is written in Greek language by believers of Jesus Christ who are Jewish through the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob the father, Jesus Christ the son of God and the Holy Spirit.
The new testament is for everyone to read and learn about.
Messianic Jews, & Hebrew Roots Movement Silliness.
Messianic Jews, & Hebrew Roots Movement Silliness.
Why do Hebrew Roots/Messianic Jews only choose to transliterate some Hebrew words? Why not simply write solely in ancient Hebrew? It seems silly to me. We all know who is meant by, “Jesus, Christ, John the beloved, or John the Baptist.” Is it simply so that the writer can feel more spiritual? Is it an ego boost? Why not simply utilize modern English when writing? The only time I break down Koine…
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Are you unclear on the history of Messianic Christianity? Here is a resource, unaffiliated with us in any way! We encourage you to read it.
We wrote this because we’ve been caught in the trap of messianic “resources” made to trick Jews.
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Like we say, context is key. Jews have been using fish as protective symbols for centuries…but that isn’t the same as the Jesus fish! Red flags come in varying shades. Always use context & look for more before making assumptions.
Genuine question, do you believe messianic Jews are valid? Do you believe they are not just Christians? I am a messianic Jew, and it’s actually a long story on how my family ended up this way, but I don’t feel like dwelling. I saw one posts that said messianic Jews were just Christians who appropriated Jewish practices, and tried to trick Jews into following Jesus. I obviously don’t believe that is true, but please give me your opinion.  
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Shabbat Perpetual Covenant with YHWH every 7 days.
(Improved on 07/19/2023)
Strong H7676 89 verses Sabbath = Shabbat, day of forgiveness, Sabbath year
Strong H7673 67 verses Sabbath = Stop, rest, observe Shabbat
SHABAT: DAY OF REST
Note: every time the phrase “Sabbath” appears, the word H7676 actually appears in Hebrew.
Exodus 16:23-24 “He answered them, ‘This is what YHWH has said: ‘Tomorrow is a Sabbath, a Sabbath consecrated to…