What types of Jewish traditions are observed in Messianic congregations?
With regard to traditional observances, Messianic congregations – like congregations in the more traditional streams of Judaism – cover a broad spectrum. However, most Messianic congregations will engage in the following traditions: – Sabbath worship (Friday evening and/or Saturday morning) – High Holy Days observances: Rosh Hashana (New Year), Yom Kippur Day of Atonement) and Sukkot (Tabernacles). – Popular holidays, such as Purim, Passover (spring) and Hanukkah (winter) – Memorial services, such as Holocaust Remembrance and Israel’s Independence Day – Life cycle events, such as circumcision, bar/bat mitzvah, Jewish weddings. The greatest concentration of Jewish traditions will typically be seen in the context of the weekly Sabbath worship service. Therein, you will likely find Hebrew liturgy, Israeli folk dance, traditional Jewish songs, procession of the Torah scroll, the sounding of a shofar (ram’s horn) and other culturally Jewish components which should serve to proclaim the Mess
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