Throughout the ages there has been a fascination for Jewish roots. People have questioned the -miracle of the continual existence of us, the Jewish people - this despite the almost consistent world delight in their persecution and ridicule. Judaism is considered as the first religion based on monotheism, the belief in one God. All of the major Western religions found their roots in Judaism. The history of Judaism is full of incredible stories, which, according to the Hebrew Bible, are important for Jews of all generations to remember. Because the purpose of most of the holidays and festivals in Judaism is to recall God's work in history, they are one of the most important aspects of our faith.
Our MJBI equips leaders who establish Messianic Jewish congregations and ministries in Jewish communities worldwide. Our vision is to bring Jewish people into a personal relationship of faith with Yeshua the Messiah, knowing their acceptance will eventually mean life from the dead. We, at MJBI simply serve a relational network of qualified leaders. Many students serve in ministry in the local Messianic congregation as well as finding other outlets of service among the Jewish population. Since numerous Messianic congregations are being birthed and churches are being renewed in their Jewish roots, the need for laborers is great.
When most people think of holidays, they think of annual celebrations, but in Judaism there is one holiday that occurs every week - the Sabbath. Known in Hebrew as Shabbat and in Yiddish as Shabbos, this holiday is central to Jewish Life. Observing holidays and festivals also has important social outcomes. Judaism Holidays help to keep tradition alive, contribute to a sense of community and belonging, and ensure regular reflection and celebration. The most important Judaism holidays are the Sabbath, the three pilgrimage festivals (Passover, Shavuot, and Sukkot) and the two High Holy Days (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur). For observant Jews, it is forbidden to work on any of these days. These are classified as:
Our MJBI equips leaders who establish Messianic Jewish congregations and ministries in Jewish communities worldwide. Our vision is to bring Jewish people into a personal relationship of faith with Yeshua the Messiah, knowing their acceptance will eventually mean life from the dead. We, at MJBI simply serve a relational network of qualified leaders. Many students serve in ministry in the local Messianic congregation as well as finding other outlets of service among the Jewish population. Since numerous Messianic congregations are being birthed and churches are being renewed in their Jewish roots, the need for laborers is great.
When most people think of holidays, they think of annual celebrations, but in Judaism there is one holiday that occurs every week - the Sabbath. Known in Hebrew as Shabbat and in Yiddish as Shabbos, this holiday is central to Jewish Life. Observing holidays and festivals also has important social outcomes. Judaism Holidays help to keep tradition alive, contribute to a sense of community and belonging, and ensure regular reflection and celebration. The most important Judaism holidays are the Sabbath, the three pilgrimage festivals (Passover, Shavuot, and Sukkot) and the two High Holy Days (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur). For observant Jews, it is forbidden to work on any of these days. These are classified as:
- Shabbat
- Hanukkah
- Fall Feasts – The High Holy Days
- Rosh Hashanah
- The Feast of Trumpets and the New Covenant
- Yom Kippur
We estimate Judaism Holidays on a calculation that states that a solar year is 365 1/4 days. There is a difference of 11 days per year. To ensure n that the Jewish holidays always fall in the proper season, an extra month is added to the Hebrew calendar seven times out of every 19 years. If this were not done, the fall harvest festival of Sukkot, for instance, would sometimes be celebrated in the summer, or the spring holiday of Passover would sometimes occur in the winter.
