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Everyone starts somewhere, and the greatest journeys begin with one step. In this area, you’ll find information and resources valuable to people coming from all backgrounds and walks of life.
Who is HaShem?
HaShem (lit. 'the Name') is used to refer to God, particularly as a name for the four letter name of the Creator as it’s written in the Torah (יהוה). The four-letter-name of God is never pronounced aloud, and in conversation, the name HaShem is used in its place.
What makes Judaism so different?
Judaism emphasizes development of a personal connection to the Creator. This takes form in prayer, ritual, learning, and ethical action. While at least two major world religions were built upon its foundation, Judaism rejects the authenticity of these new religion and continues the practice and tradition of the unique faith that was delivered at Mt. Sinai to their ancestors.
Where are the Israelites today?
The Israelites are the descendants of the Twelve Sons of the Patriarch Jacob, known as the Twelve Tribes of Israel. While the Jewish People are the most recognizable tribe today, there are remnants of Israelites throughout the world. They take form in tribes and individuals who have strong connections in spirit or tradition to their ancient roots. While they are not currently considered technically Jewish, they are awakening from around the world to learn about their heritage and prophesied reunification of the entire Israelite Nation.
What is the Hebrew Bible?
The Hebrew Bible, or Tanakh, is the original Hebrew scriptures that include the Torah, Prophets, and Writings. These 24 books are the only original true Hebrew Biblical scriptures, and form the basis for the Jewish and Israelite faith.
Who is the Messiah?
The true Messiah has not yet come. While much of the world believes he has, a Scholarly Jewish perspective that’s based on the Hebrew Bible clearly disagrees. The True messiah will unite the world in peace and return humanity to the Creator, fulfill the Biblical prophecies concerning him, and cause the Third Temple in Jerusalem to be built at the site of the Temple Mount.
What is the Oral Torah?
The Oral Torah is the inherited tradition of how to follow the Written Torah (the first five book of the Hebrew Bible). Many verses of the Hebrew Bible are impossible to infer their practical application from the written word alone. Which is where the Oral Tradition fits in. It is the ancient inherited tradition of how to properly follow and understand the Torah. Originally passed down from father to son, and then from teacher to student, it was eventually written down in the Mishnah and later in the Talmud. Today these documents provide the vital key needed to unlock the true path of the Torah, which is known as Judaism.