Set aside for me Bar-nabba and Sha’ul for the work to which I have called them. Acts 13:2

How can you make a difference in the unfolding progress of tikkun olam, God's plan to repair the world? It is often said you can give a fish or teach someone how to fish. The latter is usually the better plan, at least for the long term. And to be able to teach means to become a leader, one who makes a difference. Some of us are convinced that tikkun olam flows from Israel to the world and that Messianic Judaism is in a decisive spot in its unfolding. We're issuing a call for leaders, guides, Madrikhim and Madrikhot.

Get ready for two great classes coming this summer... at the annual UMJC Conference!

Offered by RO'I, the Rabbinical Ordination Institute of MJTI, these classes are open to anyone with a serious interest in Messianic Judaism. They also are available for credit for the UMJC Madrikh licensure program. For Madrikh requirements and an application, click here.

RO'I 405 - History of Judaism and the Jewish People

Instructor: Jamie Cowen
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, July 23-25
(During the conference)

God's intervention in human history did not end with the close of the New Testament. Rather, He remains active to this day. As we explore the history of the Jewish people, we will see God's hand in dramatic ways, such as the reestablishment of the nation of Israel, and in quiet ways, such as the converso Christopher Columbus ushering in safe passage to the Americas for ultimately millions of Jews, hundreds of years later. Join us for the thrilling spiritual journey of ROI's Jewish history course.

RO'I 401 - Congregational Growth and Development

Instructors: Rich Nichol and Howard Silverman
Sunday, Monday, July 26 - 27
(Immediately after the conference)

Calling all rabbis, cantors, elders, administrators, Shabbat school directors and teachers, musical directors and synagogue officers!

This course exposes congregational leaders and those who work with them to practical strategies for developing significant Messianic Jewish synagogues which grow numerically, financially and in impact on the Jewish and Christian communities. It addresses issues such as strategic planning, interpersonal relationships, personal development of each member's abilities, and kiruv (outreach).

RO'I courses include 16-20 hours of intensive instruction time and normally cost $225 each. To register for the classes, follow the conference registration link below. You will be given the option of registering for a special conference discount with one or both classes, or taking the classes without attending the conference.

For more information and registration, click this button:

Established by the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations (UMJC) in the summer of 2002,  Messianic Jewish Theological Institute (MJTI) serves the Messianic Jewish movement by providing advanced education and training for those seeking ordination within the UMJC. MJTI also furnishes educational opportunities for any qualified students who seek an in-depth understanding of Messianic Judaism that is academically sound, spiritually vibrant, and sensitive to the demands imposed by both the past and the future.

MJTI is based in Clermont, Florida. It consists of two schools:

• The School of Jewish Studies (SJS)
  • Offers a fully distance-learning Master of Jewish Studies degree, with concentrations in Scripture, Rabbinic Literature, or Interdisciplinary Study, all taught from a Messianic Jewish perspective
  
  
• The Rabbinical Ordination Institute (RO'I)
  • RO'I offers practical courses in congregational leadership. RO'I also provides spiritual and vocational direction for Rabbinical candidates. While SJS is a distance learning program, RO'I offers intensive, face-to-face courses given in conjunction with UMJC conferences and retreats.

Welcome to the TOVAH Institute

TOVAH is the Adult Education Program of the UMJC.

TOVAH's goal is to make high quality adult education courses available to  UMJC congregations.

What TOVAH Can Do For You!

What does your synagogue’s Adult Education program look like?  Several congregations now use TOVAH as an integral part of their ongoing adult education program, hosting sessions annually, semi-annually, even quarterly. 

Since its inception in 2003, TOVAH has brought 18 classes to 9 different locations, and taught over 300 students.  TOVAH enables you to bring any of a number of excellent Messianic scholars to your synagogue to teach from a broad selection of topics, such as Shabbat Observance in the Home; individual books of the Bible; The Jews In America.  Watch for classes to be announced.