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The label “Christian” would not accurately describe who we are as a Jewish Congregation believing in Messiah.  Our members live Jewish lifestyles while recognizing that Yeshua fulfilled the prophecies of the Jewish Messiah.  Doing so does not change one’s blood line or cause him/her to stop being Jewish.  To the contrary, Yeshua’s talmidim (disciples) and followers were Jewish, and it was not for some time and after much discussion that Gentiles were able to join them.  Truly, there is nothing more Jewish than believing in Yeshua and living as he taught.