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Exploring Beth Emanuel Messianic Congregation

Thank you for entering my page!  Right now, you are probably searching to find out more about Jewish beliefs in Jesus.  Perhaps, you are questioning your faith, and are looking at different options. Curious about Messianic Judaism? Living in Long Island? Beth Emanuel Messianic Congregation in Holbrook is a congregation attempting to attract more Jewish people to believing in Jesus. They even refer to themselves as a "Messianic Jewish Synagogue." However, in truth, they are a Christian organization. Beth Emanuel is a member of the Assemblies of God movement, a Christian movement generally known as the Pentecostal movement. I will prove this, using information from their web-site and other Christian sites. Each time, reference links will be provided so you can see the evidence with your own eyes.

Pentecostal Background

According to the Beth Emanuel web-site, they describe themselves as:

"By Jewish we mean that we strive to live a Jewish lifestyle in our homes and congregation based first and foremost on biblical instruction and secondly on the traditions of our ancestors. We have not abandoned our Jewish identity or cultural expression because of our faith in Messiah Yeshua."

So, as a start point, Beth Emanuel claim that they are a Jewish organization. Here is the link to the quote, the quote comes from the second paragraph: Click Here

But is Beth Emanuel really Jewish in their beliefs and practice? If they are, why is it that they are full members of the Assemblies of God movement, the branch of Christianity generally called the Pentecostal movement? Here is the link to their listing on the Assemblies of God church list-a real Jewish congregation would never be part of a Christian movement: Click Here

Pentecostal Scouts

Since Beth Emanuel is a Pentecostal church, it is not suprising that they are involved in Pentecostal youth activities. Beth Emanuel is a member of the New York Royal Rangers. You can find them at the bottom of the New York Royal Rangers webpage; they are "Outpost #265"-here is the link to the proof: Click Here

So, who sponsors the Royal Rangers? Why, according to the New York Royal Rangers web-site:

"Royal Rangers is sponsored by the Assemblies of God. Outposts may be found in many local Assemblies of God churches across New York."

The New York Royal Rangers are a movement of the Pentecostals, not a Jewish group! Would a real Jewish congregation join the Pentecostal youth movement? Never! Here is the link to the quote, the quote is the third paragraph in black writing: Click Here

Christian Listing

As Beth Emanuel is a Christian congregation, it is not suprising that you can find them listed on a number of Christian web-site. Here are a list of Christian sites where Beth Emanuel can be found. A real Jewish group would never be found on these sites!

The LI Christian Network Click Here

Hosting Christians Click Here

CrossSearch Click Here

Isaiah 54 Ministries Click Here

Why Jews Don't Believe in Jesus

There are many reasons why Jews do not accept Jesus, and the links below are some of the better explanations on this topic. Of course, if you have questions that are not covered on the links, you can always e-mail me with your questions.

An Answer from Rabbi Stuart Federow Click Here

An Answer from Rabbi Shraga Simmons Click Here

Ask the Rabbi from Ohr Somayach Click Here

An Answer from Rabbi Tovia Singer Click Here

Countermissionary Counseling

There are a number of groups that provide Countermissionary Counseling. Here are links to a few of them:

Jews for Judaism

Alternatively, you can call them at 1-800-4PROOF1 with general questions about missionary claims.

Torah Atlanta

Outreach Judaism

Torah Life and Living

Great Sites, Priceless Information

Here are a number of great sites that counter missionaries and explain the differences in belief between Judaism and Christianity, including addressing the Biblical verses that missionaries try to use against the Jews and explaining why the missionaries are incorrect. For the most in-depth analysis of verse by verse questions, go to Messiah Truth (sections on Counter-Missionary: Multi-media training [this can be read without being "multi-media"], Knowing Your Orchard and Judaism's Answer), Jews for Judaism (in their Reference Section (please note that the Isaiah topics tend to be under "Suffering Servant" part of the "Proof Text" section) and the Q & A section of Outreach Judaism.

Messiah Page

Messiah Truth

Jews for Judaism

Outreach Judaism

Counter Missionary Reference

Torah Atlanta

Messianic Verses in Tanach

Kosher Judaism

Escape From Counterfeit Judaism

Talking to Kids About Missionaries


Contact Me

I am more than happy to answer any questions regarding why Jews do not believe in Jesus or on Jewish beliefs in general. Feel free to e-mail me. There is no such thing as a "stupid question". E-mail me-click here