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Jews are indeed unique people.They are the only people I know of who define themselves by one or all of the following: nationality, culture, birth and religion.Interestingly enough, one can be completely and unapologetically seular and still be considered a Jew by one of the other definitions.This being the case, I can see no reason to exclude someone who believes in Messiah. In fact, why should a person be discriminated against because they have a contrary view of Messiah, when they are Jews who neither believe in (nor probably even care about) Messiah?The State of Israel at this time in its history needs all of its true Sons and Daughters. Why it would want to exclude some of its sincere believing children when so many it embraces are not believers at all is something the excluders need to clearly  explain. 

I was very young when I was adopted, but there is a particular physical feature I possess which I have read is an indicator of being of Jewish origin. So it is with that faint glimmer of hope that news such as this is of particular interest. I really want to see the Holy Land one day, and this just seems to bring it a bit closer. Thank you.

What a wonderful victory is wrought when God's children stand up and be counted. I am sad that there has been such a struggle for Jews believing in Yeshua. But it is not new. All the Disciples of the new testament are told that if one identifies with Yeshua they will invoke the harsh treatment that purposes to dispel both His followers and His servants. Yet in this struggle the presence of God comforts and leads His children to a glorious victory.

Praise the God of ABRAHAM, ISAAC AND jACOB

Over at Jewcy, Roi Ben-Yehuda has written an excellent article defending the rights of MJ's in Israel. He writes:

Take for example Law of Return as it applies to Jewish-born Messianics. The notion that a Jew who accepts Jesus as the Jewish Messiah loses his/her right to make Aliyah is in complete contradiction with the purpose and logic of the law. It is bad enough to deny citizenship to a Jew who willfully converts to another religion (as the 1970 amendment to the law stipulates). It is something else all together to deny it to a Jew whose self-identity remains Jewish. Surely, antisemites do not care wither or not a Jew believes Jesus was the Messiah, or whether he/she is a Jew who converted to another faith. And from the perspective of the Law of Return, shouldn't the ubiquitous gaze of the antisemite be the deciding factor of whether or not someone is Jewish?

http://www.jewcy.com/post/messianic_jews

In line with comments about the citizenship of secular "Jews" in Israel, the question arises: do the Israelis who embrace Buddhism, forms of Hinduism or participate in any of the several "New Age" festivals held every year in Israel thereby forfeit their citizenship since they have in essence denied their Hebrew spirifual foundations? The O.T. prophets were quite clear in denouncing "Baalism" -- what makes the embrace of an eastern spiritual philosphy or religion (baesed on the embrace of sundry false gods) any different? Yet to my knowledge Israel does not declare such people as "no longer Jews". It is logical then that Messsianics merit an equal claim to Israeli citizenship. Now, having said that, may I implore the Messianic community to embrace Palestinian Christians, and work with them for peace with justice for all peoples who "belong to the land" (as Father Elias Chacour wrote.) The ministry of Musalaha is an example of Arab Christians reaching out to Messianics towards reconciliation and peacebuilding.

This is absolutely awesome! It is one more farely large step toward the recognition and granting of equal rights to Messianic "Jewish" believers. The congregations of Messianic Jewish believers in Yeshua are growing month by month and year by year in the nation of Israel, and this is beautiful. Too bad some of the recognition had to come when a bomb, undoubtedly made by an ultra-orthodox Jew, blows up in the face of a 15 year old Messianic Jewish boy. But he undoubtedly was protected, and will live and make a full recovery. This event too, has brought huge recognition to the Messianic community in Israel. My web-host is a Messianic believer who lives near Haifa. Again, I am glad to see this official recognition finally given by the government of Israel. Pete

Hello people. Firstly, my deepest sympathies go out to Ami Ortiz and his family. May Yeshua bless him and preserve him. The news that many Messianic Jews may now make aliyah is indeed encouraging but it is still a fair way from a full success. I understand Israel's original intense need to ensure the "Jewishness" of the nascent Jewish state back in the early decades of her founding. But here we are now, in Israel's 60th anniversary of that blessed occasion, and the World's hostility to Israel is such that one must agree with Richard and Gaby who posted earlier: surely Israel should welcome with open arms the tens of thousands of Messianic Jews who would readily live, fight and die for Israel's prosperity and security if only given the chance! I for one, would readily emigrate to Israel if I, a Jew by conversion of my parents, could be assured of full citizenship. In the meantime, let us hope that Israel makes further steps towards the acceptance of we "Messianics" as full-on true sons and daughters of Israel.
As for us embracing our Palestinian Christian brother and sisters, some caution needs to be practised. After all, Hanan Ashwari claimed to be a Christian yet she was (is) one of the most vicious critics of Israel; a nation she calls "The Zionist experiment"! But for everyone who supports Israel's prosperity and continuity, let us indeed throw open our arms. In times like these, we need all the friends we can get.

Dear much loved brethren in Messiah,
We salute,greet and give respect to you all in Messiah.
Warm shalom to you all dear Worldwide Messianic brethren.My name is Suantak David Israel(A voluntary Messianic Pastor from remote North East India) Beulah Lane,Churachandpur District,Manipur State ,India.We are so happy and full of Joy to read and know that the much long awaited " Law of Return" is legalise now to all Messianic Jews.We salute and greet you all with raise up hands to show our respects,appreciation and victory in taming the impossible.Please do know that,we are a small group of Messianic Congregation here in the North East India,meeting few Messianic friends from Jerusalem Israel(Bro. Hillel Halkin -A writer and journalist from Israel),Pastor Mark.D.Vlad from New Beginning Church,Illinois,USA(Who ventured till here in remote India to Ordained me as a Messianic Pastor,much loved Bro.Steven Mooney(A Deputy Director in Fire Deparment,Freeport USA),Young and talented Pastor Alcot Walker from UK(Core Director in International ministries) Messianic Congregation of UK.Pastor Tony from Pennsylvania,who is serving and staying here in India for 9 years now,doing research and printing Bible in Telegu language.We all talked much about who we are and where we are from to conclude as 'MESSIANIC JEWS' and followers of Messiah.We all pray for the full 'RESTORATION OF ISRAEL'and for the 'PEACE OF ISRAEL' for we love so much our FATHERLAND(OUR PROMISED LAND AND HOLY LAND).We love you all so much.Do remind us all Messianic current news and we look towards your recognition and affiliation in International Messianic Alliance in the the future.We remain in prayer ever for the Peace and Restoration of Jerusalem Israel.

Much love in Messiah,

Servant Messianic Pastor-Suantak David Israel,N.E.India.
Address: Messianic Pastor Suantak David Israel
Messianic Congregation of YHWH(MCOY)
House No. 103,Beulah Lane,
Churachandpur,Manipur State,
N.E.India.Pin-795128.
Mobile No. 9436200129.Email-dsuantak@rediffmail.com

Hopefully things in Israel won't turn out the way they have in the US, with the "Christian" society believing that it is within their "freedom" to try and decide what can and can not be taught in "public" schools, based on a biblical belief, even though there are other relgions that don't believe such and parents who don't want their children taught such. Attempting to ban books that are considered "unchristian," protestors who picket and wave signs in front of synagogues, and all believing that it is within their "freedom" to do so, despite the fact that if the same were done to them, they'd call it persecution. Hopefully, some years down the road, these christians in Israel will not try to sue Orthodox Jewish schools over the right to teach there, even tho these Christians insist on teaching Christ was the Messiah and the orthodix don't believe such. Really, how long will it be before this happens? They truly believe He is messiah, and that all should know of Him. How long before they can no longer hold out, and try to manipulate the law in Israel the way they have in the US, so that they can express their "freedom of religion" by forcing their beliefs on children who's parents don't want them to be taught such? This is "freedom" to Christians in the US. "We will do unto you, but you better not do the same unto us." And it's true. If they're not allowed to control other peoples' lives by their own religious beliefs, they call "themselves" persecuted. But they're hypocrites. If Islam tried to do what Christians have, including making the Quran (as well as Muslim prayer) mandatory teaching in public schools, Christians would throw a fit! Alas, there is freedom only for "them," or so they act like, and use manipulation and hypocrisy to get their way. I fear for Israel.

I have nothing against Jesus (Yeshua). In fact, I'm quite fond of HIM. What I am not fond of is what hypocrites do in His name. Being against the Nazis, the witch burners, the slave traders, the inquisitors, and such does not make me against God. It makes me against humans USING God to justify their own ungodly actions. And the same can be said for modern day "Christians." Sad, but true. Yeshua did not say to manipulate the law to get your way. Nor did He say to SUE people to get your way. He said spread the gospal, and if you're not accepted, to pick yourself up, brush yourself off and LEAVE.If God wanted these people in Israel He would have made a way for them without their needing to sue. This whole idea of "We sued and WON, God must have helped us" is akin to Hitler saying, "I fought and took out many, God must have helped me!" In fact, he did say that. ;) Also, Yeshua said that when you pray, don't stand in the streats to be seen like the hypocrites. But go into your closet. There have already been "christians" holding "prayer vigils" outside in Israel. Peaceful, yes. But still against what Yeshua said. Now, this isn't such a problem, since they were indded peaceful. But the fact that they will ignore Christ's teachings when it suits them is worrisome, as I have to wonder which is His teachings they will ignore next!

But then. that's the problem with so many of these people. They can't be honest. Only quixotic to an extreme. If they wage war and get their way, then it's because God was on their side. If they don't get their way, it's because satan was working against them. And no matter how many people they harm, they will never admit to any wrong doing. They won't, because as long as they've convinced themselves God condones their actions, then nothing, no sign of pain from anyone, will sway their belief that they were right. We have history to show for this. And I truly fear for where Israel is headed. And should anyone decide to call my words a slippery slope, I would again remind you of what has taken places in the US, what Christians have tried to do, and whether or not ANY of them would sit quietly and say nothing if it were MUSLIMS trying to do the same.

Don't ever say "We sued and won, praise God!" You "forced" your way into a country that did not want you. That is not of Christ. But then, my Lords, you want what you want and will do whatever it takes to get your way - even if it's un-Christlike. You'll just find some way to manipulate your way out of it, and find some way to convince yourself that it's perfectly Christlike. Who did HE sue in front of courts to get His way? Your all so good at doing the exact opposite of everything Christ said to do, I have to say you'll hate Him when He comes back. lol Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to write a letter to the Westborough Baptist Church reminding them that it is not Christlike to hold up signs in front of little children that say, "God Hates the the US, God is America's Terrorist, Fags die - God laughs, God Loves Dead Soldiers, Thank God for Dead Soldiers, Dead Soldiers Burn in Hell." Of course, I won't get through to them any better than I have to you. They love persecution because they believe the saints will be persecuted, thus, the more they're persecuted, the more it proves they're doing something right. Plus, they believe God justifies what they do, thus, anyone who speaks up against them is going against God. Remind you of anyone? Maybe yourselves?

G'day!

Beloved in Adonai Yeshua EL SHADDAI...
As most hopefully all who are familiar with Canon of Scripture know all those who are truly Jewish/Hebrew are those circumsized of the heart by the Spirit "SHEKINAH" of ELOA and HIS LOGOS enlightens our heart, mind, soul, strength, our being to live and serve ELOHIM...that said, GOD will produce HIS victory in HIS time for Israel...out of the horrors of WWII Israel was born...it took the horror of Moses and the slaying of innocent Hebrews as with the MESSIAH in HIS time...so Israel was born from the Holocaust and it is certain GOD will do His mighty work within Israel in these days...RFL

i wand to study jewish ,
Am in india .i wand to live in isreal

Response to "God Help Us"
My goodness! What kind of morons calling themselves "Christians" have you had the misfortune to encounter?
We are agreed that there are many who abuse God's name and His Law to suit their own wretched hate-agendas. And Israel is right to be wary of such types rushing in en-masse to make aliyah. But if Israel wants to say "no" to Messianic Jews, to what other Jews will she one day say "no" to? Do all those who want to make aliyah have to be haredi? Or maybe neo-Pharisee... or perhaps die-hard Zionists simply aching to put a bullet through the head of the nearest West Bank / Gaza Palestinian resident? Or maybe Israel would throw her arms wide open to airplane-loads of Dana Internationals? Yes, yes... I hear you now "Don't be silly!"
But I am being serious! Who in Israel has the right to say "This is a Jew, that is not"...? Some rabbi of the Shas Party? Some person with powerful connections in the Knesset? My earlier points about Israel needing people who love Israel stands.
As for those lunatics, hypocrites, liars and so forth who abuse Christ's holy name, He Himself said that on the Day of Judgment when such come to Him and claim that they did all kinds of things in His name, He will say to them; "I never knew you!" He also said "By their fruits, may you know them". Those of Christ do the good works that sanctify and magnify His name.
All those others are petty little hate-mongers or foolish snobs who can't see beyond their own back yards.