ABOUT Torah Messianic Association

ABOUT Torah is a Torah Observant, Messianic, and Hebrew Roots, association dedicated to training individuals for the purpose of igniting the flame of Torah in a world of darkness.

Association of Believers Observing, Understanding and Teaching Torah

ABOUT-Torah is the acronym for, Association of Believers Observing, Understanding and Teaching Torah. ABOUT Torah is a messianic association with the goal of being a Torah Observant group of believers in messiah Yeshua. Members of this association include Torah Observant Christians, the Ephraimite movement (aka. Messianic Israel), and Torah Observant Messianic Jews. This association brings several diverse groups together who are the remnant of the followers of Yeshua and "Hold to the testimony of Yeshua and keep the commandments of God".

Spirit & Truth

We understand that all believers who "Hold to the testimony of Yeshua and keep the commandments of God" are spiritually complete followers of Yeshua. Therefore it is essential that all believers embrace the Ruach HaKodesh and walk in obedience to the Torah. When this is accomplished HaShem (God) can be worshiped the way that Yeshua commands in John 4:22-23 which states "you worship what you have not known; we worship what we have known, because the salvation is of the Jews; but, there cometh an hour, and it now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father also doth seek such to worship him;" As a result, Messianic Jewish and Messianic non-Jewish individuals need to lead a life serving HaShem in Spirit and in Truth (Torah & Spirit).

The Tools

ABOUT-Torah operates and maintains a messianic Yeshiva, local synagogue, and Torah research institute, as well as memberships in other professional and like-minded organizations. As a result, of these ministries and affiliations ABOUT-Torah is capable of organizing and motivating individuals who desire to learn about the Torah, seek ordination, find a local assembly, research specific aspects of the Torah Observant life style, or join a supportive like minded messianic association. With these resources ABOUT-Torah has the influence and resources to organize events that bring plethora of like-minded individuals together for the Holy Days and other events. As a result, the whole Torah observant messianic community is edified and we all gain valuable in sites from other Torah Observant Messianic Believers perspectives.

The Final Hope

The final hope of the world is that Torah Observant Messianic Jewish and non-Jewish movements will unify as believers in Yeshua and doers of the Torah by laying down our differences an forming a unified community. Thereby becoming the light of the world that we are expected to be.

Join ABOUT-Torah

There are many ways to join the ABOUT-Torah movement. If you are considering ordination we recommend taking classes at the ABOUT-Torah Yeshiva. If you are not considering ordination you can subscribe to our weekly Torah Portions & News Letter. You can also follow us on our Pod Teachings or our Facebook or Twitter accounts. You can also join our web ring and add the ABOUT-Torah affiliates navigation bar to your web page. Take a moment to look over the ABOUT-Torah Statement of faith if you or your group are in agreement we invite you to become part of the ABOUT-Torah network.

The Statement of faith

• We Believe that Adonai is our G-d. He is one G-d. He alone is G-d; that He is the Creator and Sustainer of all things.

• We Believe that G-d is holy and eternal in His complexity; that He has all knowledge and all understanding; that He has always and will always be the same.

• We Believe that the Holy Scripture is the inspired Word of G-d; that Scripture is composed of the Old Testament and the New Testament.

• We Believe that Yeshua of Natzaret is the fullness of the Godhead as stated in Colossians 2:9, and that Yeshua came to mankind fully in the flesh and at the same time retained the uniqueness of the Godhead; and that Yeshua died, and rose again to ascend to the right hand of the Father.

• We Believe that Yeshua is the Messiah; that He has fulfilled and will fulfill prophecies by taking upon Himself the punishment for the sins of those who call on His name.

• We Believe that the Ruach HaKodesh (the Spirit of the Holy One) indwells all believers for the purpose of training and strengthening; that certain powers for the edification of believers and nonbelievers are given according to G-d's divine will and pleasure.

• We Believe that it pleases G-d for all believers to live according to His commandments in order to live a holy and righteous lifestyle out of their love for Him.

ABOUT Torah Messianic Yeshiva

ABOUT Torah Messianic Yeshiva is a Torah Observant, Messianic Jewish, and Hebrew Roots, school training individuals for the purpose of igniting the flame of Torah in a world of darkness.

The Call of The Yeshiva:

"All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make students of all the nations, immersing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you."(Matthew 28:18-20).

The Vision of The Yeshiva:

The vision is of a school where those of all backgrounds can come together to learn how to be students, not of academia, but students of Messiah Yeshua. We are all called to be imitators of Messiah Yeshua. Therefore, it is our duty to learn, how to live a holy life and worship the Messiah through the Torah.

The Yeshiva Students

The education students receive at ABOUT Torah is committed to furnishing the resources necessary in training Messianic Jewish and non-Jewish believers in how to live a spirit filled messianic lifestyle that is Torah Observant. As a result, ABOUT Torah messianic association students are given the resources necessary to fulfill Ephesians 4:12-13 which states "for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Messiah: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Messiah"

The Graduation

Students will know the riches, glory, and hope of HaShem’s calling as Ephesians 1:18 states “The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in his people”.

The Statement of faith

• We Believe that Adonai is our G-d. He is one G-d. He alone is G-d; that He is the Creator and Sustainer of all things.

• We Believe that G-d is holy and eternal in His complexity; that He has all knowledge and all understanding; that He has always and will always be the same.

• We Believe that the Holy Scripture is the inspired Word of G-d; that Scripture is composed of the Old Testament and the New Testament.

• We Believe that Yeshua of Natzaret is the fullness of the Godhead as stated in Colossians 2:9, and that Yeshua came to mankind fully in the flesh and at the same time retained the uniqueness of the Godhead; and that Yeshua died, and rose again to ascend to the right hand of the Father.

• We Believe that Yeshua is the Messiah; that He has fulfilled and will fulfill prophecies by taking upon Himself the punishment for the sins of those who call on His name.

• We Believe that the Ruach HaKodesh (the Spirit of the Holy One) indwells all believers for the purpose of training and strengthening; that certain powers for the edification of believers and nonbelievers are given according to G-d's divine will and pleasure.

• We Believe that it pleases G-d for all believers to live according to His commandments in order to live a holy and righteous lifestyle out of their love for Him.

The Class Information

The ABOUT Torah class schedules allow students to work full time and still complete a full schedule of classes. There will be five eight-week sessions each year which is arranged around the Holy Days as prescribed in Leviticus 23. Each full time student will have three classes

The On-line classes are conducted through the internet teaching branch of Ruach V'Emet. The on-line classes are geared for the self motivated student who can not attend classes on site.

The privacy of our students is our foremost concern, therefore many parts of this site are password protected. However, once you are admitted you'll be issued a password, which will allow you to access all the site.

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The Classes

Bible Scholarship 1 year completion:

	Session 1	Session 2	Session 3	Session 4	Session 5
IJH101-105	Jewish History 1	Jewish History 2	Jewish History 3	Jewish History 4	Jewish History 5
TC101-105	Tanakh Concepts 1 (Hand to the Plow)	Tanakh Concepts 2 (Grafted for what)	Tanakh Concepts 3 (Lets Have a Party)	Tanakh Concepts 4 (Grace and Torah)	Tanakh Concepts 5 (Two Priesthood's)
TP101-105	Torah Parasha 1	Torah Parasha 2	Torah Parasha 3	Torah Parasha 4	Torah Parasha 5

Traditional Studies , 2 year completion:

	Session 6	Session 7	Session 8	Session 9	Session 10
JH201-205	The Sources 1	The Sources 2	Maccabees/Mishnah	*Biblical Calendar	*Great Rabbis
TC201-205	Messiah Manifest	Sayings of Fathers	*The Prophets	*Isaiah	*Blessings &Prayers
TP201-205	Torah Parasha 6	Torah Parasha 7	Torah Parasha 8	Torah Parasha 9	Torah Parasha 10
BH101-105	Biblical Hebrew 1	Biblical Hebrew 2	Biblical Hebrew 3	Biblical Hebrew 4	Biblical Hebrew 5

*Subject to available teachers, and sufficient enrollment.

For those students that wish to seek certification, Bible Scholarship, and traditional studies classes that are not available as a result of instructor shortages, will be waived. However, if the classes are deemed essential for a well rounded education, they may be scheduled for special arrangement after completion of the three required core classes. Also be aware there is a minimum requirement of at least three classes per session, for any student who desires to be considered a full time student.

Classes listed are for the Bible Scholarship and traditional certifications only. They are typical of the type and format of the classes in the remaining certification programs. However, each level of certification requires completion of the previous years certification as a prerequisite. Classes may also be taken individually for students not seeking certification. Contact the enrollment department to schedule classes to be taken individually.

Bible Scholarship	1 year completion
Traditional Studies	2 year completion
Pastoral & Rabbinic Studies*	3 year completion

* Upon completion of pastoral or rabbinic studies, the student may seek ordination. There are two types of Ordination. For questions concerning ordination requirements. These ordination requirements meet the high standards of the OMJRA and the ABOUT Torah Yeshiva.

If you have any other questions concerning the OMJRA standards please send an email to

The Instructor Profile

Rabbi Yaakov benYosef:

Rabbi Yaakov is the Rosh Yeshiva, and president of ABOUT Torah, The Ruach V'Emet Research Institute, and the Ruach V'Emet Messianic Synagogue. Rabbi Yaakov studied under an observant messianic rabbi and was given semikha on March 12, 1998 by the OMJRA. Rabbi Yaakov's ordination papers are currently on file with the OMJRA.

Rabbi Yaakov also graduated with honors and holds degrees in computer science, and social and behavioral science. His specialty is studying the historical and social impact of religious beliefs. Rabbi Yaakov's research emphasis is the study of ancient society during the time of Yeshua. In addition to his teaching and administrative duties with Ruach V'Emet, Rabbi Yaakov currently serves as the Vice President of the OMJRA.

Hava benYosef:

Currently Hava has done work on a masters degree in Ancient History at the University of Oklahoma. The emphasis of this work in ancient history focused on Hebrew and Aramaic. She is also involved in the development of a translation of The Targum of Proverbs from Aramaic. She is the instructor for Biblical Hebrew.

Rabbi Yehoshua M. Othniel:

Rabbi Othniel has been involved with the Messianic Movement for over 12 years. After a lengthy period of study under various rabbis, both traditional and Messianic, Rabbi Othniel received semikha in 1993. Copies of the Rabbis' ordination papers are currently on file with the OMJRA. Rabbi Othniel holds a masters degree. He is a published author and lecturer and the founder of the Biblical Studies Institute of Independence, Kansas. Rabbi Othniel currently serves as the Nasi (President) of the OMJRA. He is also the Executive Administrator for Sha'ari Torah Yeshiva, a Hebrew day school, grades K-12. Rabbi Othniel is the spiritual leader of Kehilat Ami Echad synagogue of Independence, Kansas and he is the Alter Rebbe of the HaM'kablim Yisroel community.

The Admission

Admission is open to everyone. However in this type of learning environment, it is critical that students keep an open mind, and desire to seek the truth, rather than hold onto doctrinal beliefs.

Like most things in this world, there are expenses associated with producing high quality newsletters, publications, classes, and maintaining an Internet presence. However, ABOUT Torah is not 501-C3 nonprofit organization. Because we have not sought government approval as a nonprofit religious organization we do not accept donations. ABOUT Torah is an on-line religious school. Any payments for tuition or any other items on this site are considered as payments for service rendered. Therefore, the quality of training material we publish for our students is a direct reflection on the quality of education we offer.

Tuition Structure

The tuition for students is $30.00 USD per class.

Full-Time Students Only - Paying For Multiple Sessions In Advance

Payment for multiple sessions in advance is only available for full-time students.

The definition of a full-time student is a student taking 3 or more classes a session.

There are 5 sessions per-year. Taking 3 classes for all 5 session and paying for them individually comes to $450.00/yr. When a full-time student wants to pay for the classes 1 year in advance he or she receives a discount.

When paying for all 5 sessions the cost to the student is $345.00/yr. This is $69.00 per-session and is $23.00 per class instead of $30.00 per class. When paying for 4 session in advance the cost is $324.00. This is $81.00 per-session and is $27.00 per class instead of $30.00 per class. When paying for 3 sessions in advance the cost is $261.00. This is $87.00 per-session and is $29.00 per class instead of $30.00 per class.

Like any ministry ABOUT Torah has expenses. The five major categories of expense are: publication, instructor procurement, technology, domain registration and server time. You can support the school by filling out the Admission Form and taking some classes.

Tuition Payment

To enroll complete the Messianic School Admission Forms. The admission form will be reviewed for approval. For approval there must be either financial arrangements or a matching payment submitted through the tuition payment portal. To access the tuition Payment portal follow this link Tuition Payment.

If you are seeking ordination follow the link before completing the form. ORDINATION

If you prefer to send a check

• The tuition for new students per class is $30.00 USD..
• With this method prospective students pay using a check or standard postal money order. For more information on this payment option send an email asking for instructions to the tuition email in this section.

Discounted Tuition

For Example, students paying the whole tuition 1 year in advance, and family or group discounts.

• If you are requesting a group discount, in the email include the number of people in your group. These discounts are proportional to the size of your group

Use the following email link to ask about paying with a check, money order, or group discount.

Ruach V'Emet Messianic Jewish Synagogue, Assembly & Historical Research.

The Founding Congregation Of The ABOUT-Torah Network

Ruach V'Emet is the messianic synagogue and research institute that founded and supports the ABOUT-Torah network and the ABOUT-Torah online Beit Midrash.

Ruach V'Emet Congregational Vision:

Ruach V'Emet's congregational vision is to create unity and bring messianic Jews and non-Jews together for weekly Shabbat worship. This vision is accomplished by strengthening the relationships between Ruach V'Emet and other messianic congregations. As a result, through the years Ruach V'Emet has transformed into a traveling ministry dedicated to reach out to other congregations through guest teachings and unified worship activities.

Ruach V'Emet Research Institute Vision:

Combining biblical, traditional and historical resources in search of the truth and understanding shared by the first century messianic movement as they sought to worship and serve the God of Israel.

For More Information About The Research Institute Listen To This Messianic Life Styles Audio Interview:

Ruach V'Emet wishes to thank Messianic Lifestyles for this interview. Please visit their web site Messianic Lifestyles

Seeking More Information Concerning Ruach V'Emet Please Contact Us @ (405) 259-6728

Ruach V'Emet Research Institute

Biblical Historical Research

Student Research

The Ruach V'Emet research institute offers a free research service for ABOUT Torah students. The research program is available to any student who requests research on a specific biblical topic. However, due to time and material constraints each research topic is reviewed to determine if the library has the appropriate resources and staff to conduct the research project. When the library has the resources and staff are available the student than completes a formal research request. When the research request is submitted all of the relevant materials are compiled and returned to the student. The student than uses the material to write an APA collegiate quality paper citing the sources and giving credit to the authors.

Non Student Research

The Ruach V'Emet library offers a fee for service research program. This research program is available to any individual who requests research on a specific messianic or biblical topic. The research is done by students of the ABOUT Torah online Yeshiva and is conducted and performed to academically acceptable standards.

Due to the time and materials constraints each research project is reviewed to determine if the library has the appropriate materials and qualified students to invest in the project. When the materials and staff are available for a project an estimate of the time and expense will be returned to the requester. If the price is acceptable, payment will be required before the research project will begin.

If you would like to submit a research request please go to the email page and use the research link to email your request. Be sure to include your name and address for student or non-student verification.

Once a research request is received and evaluated you will be notified concerning the research time constraints and expenses.

Submit Your Research Request

Community

This section is dedicated to the local Torah observant messianic communities. In this section teachings generally cover topics that are of importance to the whole messianic Jewish and non-Jewish Torah observant community. You will also find links to the sighted new moon calendar, chat room, podcasts and a database of local congregations. This page will help you stay connected and up to date with local community functions. If you desire you can also subscribe to our calendar, podcast and blog from this page to receive notices about events and teachings when they occur.

As we continue to expand our congregational listings, podcasts, and blog this resource if quickly becoming one of the premier messianic sources of information on the internet.

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Teachings

Discovery of the truth of Torah only occurs when we ask ourselves the tough questions. For example when did Sunday replace the 7th day Sabbath, or was a Torah Observant belief system replaced by a non-Torah Observant belief system. Blindly following a belief system without first asking these questions, can lead us to surrender our will to individuals proclaiming false doctrines. In other words, blindly following someone else can lead to acceptance of a lie.

This section is for those few individuals who begin asking the tough questions. The teachings in this section are specifically designed to give individuals a starting point. Therefore, these teachings are designed to lightly introduce an individual to the topic of Torah Observance and the Messiah. The scriptural concepts addressed here, will hopefully bring the reader to a point where he or she can embrace the Torah and the Messiah, so that he or she may learn the patience of the Saints as Revelation 14:12 states "Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Yeshua."

Torah Portions

Shaleeakh is a weekly publication totally dedicated to informing and teaching the Torah observant believer by using the weekly Parashot.

The Goals of the weekly Parashot:

1. Shaleeakh is a designed to inform, encourage and present the weekly parashah from a messianic Torah perspective.
2. Shaleeakh is committed to the study of the Torah. This means that the publication publishes articles that have historical and theological significance to understanding the Torah.
3. Shaleeakh will not be a Forum for debate or discrediting of the Torah. The staff at ABOUT Torah recognize the validity of the Torah.
4. Shaleeakh is committed to teaching everyone how to walk in the Torah and become a Torah Observant Messianic Believer.

The mission of this publication is to further public interest in the study of Torah as well as all Scripture, and to increase understanding in light of Yeshua's (Jesus') Jewish background.

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Torah Parashot And Reading Dates

Shabbat - The Sabbath

One of the first questions that I'm often asked is when did Sunday replace the 7th day Sabbath. When I answer the question people are often amazed that the answer does not match what they have been taught. The person is totally shocked to discover that there is no commandment in the scriptures that mandates replacing the seventh day Sabbath with Sunday. In fact, the two scriptures that most people use to prove the case for Sunday are Matthew 28:1 and Acts 20:7. more...

Yom Teruah - Rosh Hashanah

To observe the beginning of a new month, the Yisraelites would celebrate the new moon. However, although the new moon was set aside to mark the beginning of a new month most new moons were not considered Holy. The Torah only sanctifies one new moon as Holy. This Holy new moon occurs on the first day of the seventh month as Vayikra 23:23-25 states more...

Sukkot - The Feast Of Tabernacles

Prophetically speaking, Sukkot is more significant than then the other feasts. In the future, it will be mandatory for all the nations that war against Yerushalayim to go to Yerushalayim during the festival of Sukkot to worship the King. more...

The Torah Standard of the The Sighted New Moon - The Biblical Calendar

Rosh Hodesh (literally: head of the month) is important as the observable guide to the changing of the months and the seasons. The first month of each biblical year falls on the first New Moon after green Barley (aviv) has been found this usually occurs around the time of the vernal equinox. All of the biblical feasts are dated from this date. more...

The Importance of Sighting the Aviv - The Biblical Year

Keeping the feast of Passover marks the first appointed time in the Torah observant believer's year. The Torah states very plainly in Deut. 16:1 when Passover is to be kept: "observe the month of Abib, and keep the Passover unto the LORD thy God: for in the month of Abib the LORD thy God brought thee forth out of Egypt by night[i]". According to this passage we must keep the feast of Passover in the month of Abib. To determine the exact date of this crucial month we must first come to an understanding what Abib is, and what is required. more...

“Adar 2 and the Importance of Aviv” - Adding A Month To The Year

To clarify the issue of adding Adar 2, it is crucial to note that the first new moon after the aviv is sighted is declared as the new moon of aviv. Therefore, even when aviv is found before the vernal equinox the month of aviv most likely starts on the new moon after the vernal equinox. This is because when aviv is found before the vernal equinox aviv has only been found a few days before the vernal equinox. Therefore, 99% of the time the first new moon after the vernal equinox is the new moon that starts the New Year. As a result, it makes it appear that the new moon that starts the first month of the biblical year is determined by the vernal equinox. more...

Email Links For Any Questions About The Admission, The Newsletter or General Info.

Due to the unethical practice of spammers, harvesting email addresses from public web pages, we've decided to place all the ABOUT-Torah email addresses on a single page. By doing this we hope to create two defenses against automatic address harvesting. The first defense will give us the ability to change all our email addresses on a single page. The second defense is that each email link requires manual activation. Manual activation should minimize the ability of spammers to harvest automatically. Thank you for your support and understanding as we try to minimize spam and keep your email addresses confidential.

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Zec 4:6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Psa 119:142 "Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Your Torah is the truth.
Joh 4:23-24 "But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth."