Messianic Jews believe in Jesus Christ (Yahshua HaMashiach) as their Saviour and Redeemer.
This belief often raises a number of questions:
Do they also observe Christmas?
Do they continue to adhere to kosher dietary laws?
Why do they refer to Passover rather than Easter?
Do they dress in ordinary, contemporary clothing similar to that of Christians, or do they adopt the distinctive black-and-white attire traditionally associated with Orthodox Judaism?
Why do Messianic Jewish men wear skullcaps (kippot) when praying at the Western Wall?
What is the significance of the prayer shawl (tallit), and why is it predominantly blue and white in colour?
For those who have long been curious about these matters, this book provides well-considered answers to many such questions.
It serves as an invitation to rediscover the richness of Scripture and to engage anew with the treasures of Elohim’s covenant.
May each page deepen the reader’s faith and provide thoughtful insight.
The mystery of Scripture lies not merely in the acquisition of knowledge, but in an encounter with the Living Elohim Himself. May the reader encounter Him afresh within these pages.
About the Author
Debbie Claassens
Debbie Claassens is a passionate educator, devoted mother of two, and proud grandmother to a young grandson, with another grandchild soon to arrive. With 17 years of experience in education, she thrives in environments where teaching, mentoring, and working with children intersect.
Her lifelong love for the Bible, the Hebrew language, and the study of Jewish customs has shaped both her personal faith journey and her scholarly interests. At the age of seven, after watching Jesus of Nazareth, Debbie committed her heart and life to Jesus Christ and began reading the Bible repeatedly from a young age.
In 2008, Debbie experienced a deeply personal encounter with Abba Father, during which He began revealing His heart to her in a profound and transformative way. This encounter further ignited her passion for Scripture and covenantal understanding, inspiring her to explore the Hebraic roots of the faith and to share these insights with others through teaching and writing.
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HaTiqvah
Devarim (Deut) 6: 6 – 9
“And the words, which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your home, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.”