The OMJRA
The OMJRA is a theologically conservative association of messianic Jewish rabbis who willingly accept the yoke of Torah upon our lives. The members of this association also believe that we must be accountable to one another in accordance with scripture.
The OMJRA desires to establish credentials based on the highest quality and best trained rabbis in the messianic movement. through continuing education our member rabbis have the opportunity to hone their knowledge and research skills. Thereby becoming some of the best trained and most qualified rabbis in the messianic movement. To assist us in reaching our goal of rabbinic educational excellence the OMJRA is affiliated with the ABOUT-Torah Yeshiva as well as the Ruach V'Emet Research Institute.
Unfortunately, publishing quality research, and teachings often creates controversy within the messianic movement. As a result, the OMJRA has been accused of "Judaizing" and being legalists. However our members voluntarily choose to live in obedience to HaShem's will as expressed in the Torah, while maintaining our messianic identity. This is because research and training have demonstrated to us that this is the way Yeshua and his followers lived.
The OMJRA's Two Primary Goals
The first goal of this association is to establish a network via the internet for the purpose of providing continued education, training, encouragement, and support to our members. Further more we hope to provide counsel, share informational resources, and create an interactive forum where members can meet to discuss Halakic issues that are so critical to the well being and continued growth of the Torah-Observant messianic community.
The second and most important goal is to promote the validity and necessity of Torah observance amongst the leadership of the messianic movement. We realize that these are lofty goals but we remain confident, not in our own abilities, but in the sovereignty of HaShem and the obedience of those who hear his voice.
How The OMJRA Defines Messianic
Unfortunately, the word messianic has changed from its historical meaning. Historically this word was synonymous with Judaism in that Judaism was and is forever linked with the belief in a redemptive messiah.
Recent years have seen the term messianic become less Jewish and more Christian in its definition. As a result the term messianic has been redefined in a way that has removed the term from the realm of Jewish thought and brought it into the realm of Christian Theology.
The members of the Observant Messianic Jewish Rabbinical Association, want to reverse this trend and return the word to its historical & traditional meaning. Therefore, you will not find traditional Christian teachings on this web site. The members of the OMJRA are Jewish. In fact, we are Torah-Observant Jews who cling to the ancient promise of a Jewish messiah. As a result, the OMJRA members do not subscribe to Christian doctrines or beliefs. our members do not seek to make converts to Christianity of our fellow Jews. Rather our members seek to promote Torah Observance to our people and to promote an understanding of Torah through out the nations.
Joining The OMJRA
If you are an ordained messianic Rabbi, and you feel called to join this association, we welcome you to submit your application for membership. To submit an application you will need to contact us at the following email link and request an application.