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 fully deity*; that Yeshua came to mankind fully in the flesh and at the same time retained His deity; that Yeshua died, and rose again to ascend to the right hand of G-d.
- 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.
* For a complete explanation of a rabbinic and traditional point of view, read the article entitled The Unique Soul.
Class Information
Our 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 are arranged around the Holy Days as prescribed in Leviticus 23. Each full time student will have three classes. On-line classes are conducted through the internet teaching arm 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.Session Start Dates:
| January | 01/03/10 |
| March | 03/01/10 |
| May | 05/09/10 |
| July | 07/05/10 |
| August | 08/29/10 |
| November | 11/07/10 |
Classes Available:
Bible Scholarship 1 year completion:
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | Session 5 |
History of the Jewish |
History of the Jewish |
History of the Jewish |
History of the Jewish |
History of the Jewish |
| Torah Through Opened Eyes I (Hand to the Plow) |
Torah Through Opened Eyes II (Grafted for what) | Torah Through Opened Eyes III (Lets Have a Party!!) | Torah Through Opened Eyes IV (Grace and Torah) | Torah Through Opened Eyes V(The Two Priesthood’s) |
| Torah Essentials | Torah Essentials | Torah Essentials | Torah Essentials | Torah Essentials |
| * Torah Overview | * The Prophets Overview | * The Writings Overview | * Inter-testament Writings Overview | * Brit Hadasha Overview |
Traditional Studies, 2 year completion:
| Session 6 | Session 7 | Session 8 | Session 9 | Session 10 |
| Biblical Hebrew I | Biblical Hebrew II | Biblical Hebrew III | Biblical Hebrew IV | Biblical Hebrew V |
| The Calendar: Origins and Development | Studying Talmud | The Great Rabbis | History of Israel I | History of Israel II |
| Sayings of Fathers and Scripture | The Messiah in Talmud | B'rachot and Methods of Prayer | Isaiah | The Prophets |
| *Jewish Methods of Study & Argument | *The Sabbath to Sunday Controversy | * Mishnah and Brit Hadasha | * Dead Sea Scrolls | *Sketches of Jewish Life in 1st Cent |
* 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 |
| Leadership | 3 year completion |
| Rabbinic Studies* | 4 year completion |
Instructor Profile
Rabbi Yaakov benYosef:
Rabbi Yaakov is the Rosh Yeshiva, and president of ABOUT Torah and The Ruach V'Emet Research Institute. After studying under an observant Messianic rabbi he was given semikha in 1996, and has been in the Messianic Movement since 1990. Rabbi Yaakov's ordination papers are currently on file with the OMJRA. Rabbi Yaakov graduated with honors and holds degrees in computer science, and social and behavioral science. His specialty is studying the historical social impact of religious belief. 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 12years. 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.Tuition Structure
ABOUT Torah’s mission is to teach believers to discern the word of truth. Therefore, our teaching is centered on a literal interpretation of the scripture. To accomplish the task we rely on the original language, history, and the scripture.
In the first year, we require our students to dissect the Torah and glean the deepest meanings of the passage being studied. To evaluate the student’s progress, the student is required to comment on an assigned passage by critically dissecting it. Students learn how to dissect critically the scripture using history as well as theology. This way the student can learn how Yisrael, and the church have changed doctrinal understanding. They can also compare current doctrinal understanding to the doctrinal understandings of the past. Using these techniques, the students are required to write papers and prepare an on-line discussion. In the first year, students are allowed to critically dissect the scripture in his or her native language. In the second year, Hebrew is added to help the student in critically analyzing the scripture.
In the third and fourth years, we train students in the scriptural concept of congregational leadership. The third year teaching includes the roles of elders, pastors, deacons, etc. In the third year, students are required to meet the teaching Rabbis face to face during the yearly OMJRA conference.
The fourth year is reserved for rabbinic candidates. During the fourth year each student is required to work closely with a member Rabbi. This means that in the fourth year face to face contact is required at least once every three months. Face-to-face contact is the only way of determining whether a candidate is called to assume a leadership role in the messianic community. Face-to-face contact assures a measure of accountability before ordination.
All rabbinic ordinations are handled by the OMJRA. Therefore, candidates must adhere to the three primary requirements of the OMJRA. The rabbinic candidate requirements are: husband and wife ordination, Torah observant life style, and thirty years of age or older. The husband and wife ordination prevent unequal yoking in the household. It also gives needed insight in counseling situations. The Torah observant life style assures that the rabbinic candidate is a like-minded individual. Thirty years of age or older is required so that the candidates have matured sufficiently to be wise counsels.
To cover the expenses of an Internet presence, and computer upgrades, which includes software and hardware, we charge minimal fees.
Fees for Individual classes are: $40.00 per class. This price also includes a one time admission fee. The admission fee is only charged once. As a result, a first time student taking 3 classes would pay $120.00. A first time student who is taking two classes would pay $80.00. After the first session the records fee is discontinued. Therefore, a continuing student will only pay $30.00 per class. As a result, a continuing student who is taking three classes would pay $90.00 and a continuing student taking two classes would pay $60.00.
The easiest payment method for new students is Method 2 on the payment portal.
If a full time student who desires to pay tuition 1 year in advance is entitled to a discount. Therefore, a full time student paying a year in advance is only required to pay $80.00 per session. This comes to $400.00 for the year. This is an $80.00 savings from the $480.00 required for students who pay by the session. If you choose to pay in advance select Method 3 on the payment portal.
The definition of a full time student is: a student who is enrolled in, and starts in three classes per session. Class prices are discounted for family and group enrollments. To learn more about the family and group discounts contact Rabbi Yaakov at .
The following step must be completed for enrollment.
1. Complete the on-line admissions form on the web site.
After the payment has been made, you will be given access to the book list section of this web site. When you want to purchase your books, you can comparison shop for the books at www.FetchBook.Info. When your payment and online admission are confirmed, we’ll email you the password required to access your classroom.
If you prefer to mail your payment contact the school at to request the snail mail address. If you choose to mail a check the check must be received 7 days prior to the start of the session.
Hurry the next session will be starting soon.
Rabbi Yaakov benYosef
Rosh Yeshiva
Sample Passover Reading Assignment
Understanding Passover
The first feast of the biblical year Passover. The month in which Passover occurs in is the first month of the biblical year, as stated in Exodus 12. As described in the Torah biblical months begin with the sighting of the new moon. Since predicting the sighted new moon is an estimate of when the sighting will occur, Passover can not be definitely determined until AVIV is ripe and the new moon is sighted. However, after counting 14 days from the sighting of the new moon, the full moon occurs, thus allowing the feast to be held during the brightest period.
Read:
Exodus 12
Leviticus 23
Joshua 5:10-11
Ezekiel 45:21-24
John 12 &13
After reading the scriptural text answer the questions in the next section.
Sample Passover Written Assignment
To complete this assignment you will need to answer the following questions in an essay. In other words, you are not going to answer these questions in a 123...17 format. You are going to use these questions as the guideline for a short essay that will explain the significance of Passover to an individual who may be unaware of the significance of Passover.
- What is the name of the first biblical month?
- What three items are mentioned in scripture to be eaten on Passover?
- What did the Lord require Israel to put over the lintel of their door posts?
- Did the Lord require the stranger in their midst to do any thing special to keep the first Passover?
- At the end of Exodus 12 what does the Lord say the stranger must do to keep future Passover's?
- How long does it say Israel is to keep the Passover?
- Leviticus 23:5-15 what is the priest to do with the first fruits?
- In Leviticus 23:5-15, what day is the priest commanded to bring the wave offering?
- How many days is the feast of unleavened bread?
- What does Passover and the feast of unleavened commemorate ?
- Is it allowed to eat the Passover lamb the day after Passover?
- How do you think the answer to question 9 relates to Yeshua?
- In Joshua 5:10-11 What did Joshua need to do before they could celebrate Passover?
- For what reason were people allowed to celebrate Passover a month late?
- In Ezekiel 45:21-24 who offers the Passover sacrifice?
- And why do you believe he did not Identify with the Lamb?
Sample History Quiz
The following link takes you to a sample history quiz. This sample quiz includes items not found in an actual test. This sample is designed to give the user an impression and feel for what an actual test might be like.
Sample History QuizClasses Required For Certification
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ABOUT Torah Beit Midrash |
ABOUT Torah Beit Midrash |
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Prerequisite: None |
Prerequisite: Sessions 1-5 same as Bible Certificate |
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Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 |
Session 6
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*Subject to availability of materials and instructors. Currently full time is three classes per session. The three first year classes for full time are: Jewish History,Opened Eyes, & Torah Essentials
Enroll and Pay
To enroll complete the admission form. When the admission form is submitted you will be redirected to the payment shopping cart. You can than use the shopping cart to select the classes you want and to pay your tuition.
If you are not ready to select and pay for the classes do not fill out the form.
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 $40.00 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