Messianic Believers Need Conversion
We must recognize many non-Jewish believers, who have come out of the Gentile world into Israel through Messiah, feel and live much more as a Jew than a Gentile or even a Christian.
They are surely no longer Gentiles in their lifestyles. When a Messianic Jew does not has a way of obtaining Gerut (a certificate of his/her conversion) and feel proud of their roots, it sometimes results in a strong urge to adhere to Israel through an orthodox conversion as their claim to Israel. Messianic Judaism in many cases has been variously described as a sect, cult, or heresy.
You can find proof of your Jewishness through Jewish heritage (Genealogy. Let WMEK Jewish Ancestry be your Family History Coach (Mentor) and find your lost ancestors. Lets research together: Contact Us), DNA or be recognized by their fruit (according to Yeshua in Matthew 7:16,20).
In recent decades, there has been a renewed Jewish conversion interest with some Bnei Anusim (children of the forced (converts)), that is, the descendants of Jews who were forced to convert to other faiths, like Sephardic Ancestry.
But when someone asks one of our converts, “what is your religion?” The natural and appropriate answer is, “Judaism.”
It comes down to the Olive Tree theology of Rom 11. There is only one tree not two and it is a Jewish tree. Elohim does not have 2 peoples divided by ethnicity or race. Avraham was not born Jewish and faith saved him and he became the father of all Jews, either by descent or ingrafting by faith. Avraham teaches us that faith is the way for anyone whether born Jewish or not.
All other branches of Judaism provide for Gentile “conversion.” Such seems to demand that Netzarim Messianic Judaism must also provide for Gentile “conversion.” In reality Netzarim Judaism is a “branch,” “sect,” or “denomination” of Judaism which accepts Yeshua of Nazareth, man no G-d, as Israel’s Messiah. We are not Christians since we do not follow the basic precepts of Christian faith: Jesus as deity (a "Trinity" of G-ds into one), the virginal birth, not acceptance of the Law of Moses, rejection of the Feasts of Elohim and Shabbat, etc. It is therefore importance we maintain a clear distinction between Netzarim Messianic Judaism and Gentile Christianity.
Typically, Reform Rabbis require prospective converts to take a course of study in Judaism, such as an "Introduction to Judaism" course, to participate in worship at a synagogue, and to live as a Jew for a period of time. Orthodox and Conservative rabbis require both male and female conversion candidates to immerse themselves in a ritual bath called a mikveh. This ceremony is called tevillah. The process normally requires one year of learning and circumcision (for males).
Process of Gentile conversion to Netzarim Messianic Judaism in WMEK
The WMEK Netzarim Messianic Judaism Gerut requires a recognized and somewhat standardized process or "examination". Here are the requirements:
• The candidate must be actively participating in a Messianic Jewish synagogue, kehila or congregation for at least a year, or has performed all the Feasts of Elohim stablish in Leviticus 23.
• The candidate must have faith in Yeshua Messiah.
• The candidate must have knowledge and practice all the 613 Laws of Elohim.
• The candidate must have knowledge and practice of Jewish Halakha.
• The candidate must choose a Hebrew name (a shem kodesh), or one will be provided.
• The candidate must show ability to perform major Hebrew blessings.
• The candidate must write out a full and clear account of their lifestyle as a Messianic Jew.
• The candidate must agree with the WMEK Statement of Faith.
• The candidate must agree and practice with the kosher (dietary law in Leviticus 11).
• The candidate must have a publicly witnessed Jewish mikveh [immersion].
• The candidate must take the vow that Ruth 1:16–17 took.
• The candidate, if male and more than 8 days older (Gen 17:12; Lev 12:3), does not required circumcision (Brit milah or hatafat dam brit), but of the heart.(Jer 4:4; 9:26)
• The candidate should send us a letter from your Roeh or Rabbi certifying his or her standing in the congregation.
- Your email
- An up to date carnet photo.
- and filled out the Certificate Registration bellow
Note: Presently no other branch of Judaism will accept a Messianic Jewish conversion. Candidates must accept that Messianic Jewish Gerut probably will not give them acceptance in the Jewish community. The Supreme Court of Israel ruled in 1989 that Messianic Judaism constituted “another religion,” and that Jewish people who had become Messianic were not eligible for Aliyah under the law. “The rights of a Jew under this law and the rights of oleh (aliyah, or immigration) under the Nationality Law … are also vested in a child and a grandchild of a Jew, the spouse of a child of a Jew, and the spouse of a grandchild of a Jew.” Also, they may not be guaranteed acceptance in some Messianic Jewish circles.