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Messianic Jewish Rabbinical Council Standards of Observance |
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(last revised May 2007)
The Messianic Jewish Rabbinical
Council (MJRC) was formally established in May 2006. It consists of a group of
ordained Messianic Jewish Rabbis and associated leaders who share a common
vision for Messianic Jewish practice rooted in Torah, instructed by Tradition,
and faithful to Messiah Yeshua in the twenty-first century.
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Authoritative Sources in Halakhic Decision Making |
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In Jewish tradition as a whole,
Scripture is of paramount importance and authority in the development of
Halakhah. In principle, issues become "Halakhic" because they are connected to
some area of life in which Scripture reveals certain authoritative norms. In
addressing those issues, Scripture is not the only resource consulted. However,
it is always the source of greatest sanctity. Thus, when Rabbinic literature
distinguishes between laws that are d'oraita
(ordained by Scripture) and those that are d'rabbanan (established by Rabbinic authority), precedence is
always given to those that are d'oraita.
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Following
the consensus of Jewish tradition, we recognize as a Jew anyone who is born of
a Jewish mother or who is a convert to Judaism.
We also
accept the Reform decision, which acknowledges patrilineal descent under
certain conditions. In our definition, the necessary and sufficient condition
consists of that individual identifying as a Jew.
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Halakhah 
