About-Torah Teaching Torah Observant Living

The Call:

"All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make students of all the nations, immersing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you."

The vision:

"The vision was given of a place where those of all backgrounds could come together to learn how to be students, not of academia, but students of Messiah Yeshua*.We are called to be imitators of Messiah Yeshua. Therefore, it is our duty to learn. How to live a holy life and worship a Jewish Messiah."

Our Statement of faith

• We Believe that Adonai is our G-d. He is one G-d. He alone is G-d; that He is the Creator and Sustainer of all things.

• We Believe that G-d is holy and eternal in His complexity; that He has all knowledge and all understanding; that He has always and will always be the same.

• We Believe that the Holy Scripture is the inspired Word of G-d; that Scripture is composed of the Old Testament and the New Testament.

• We Believe that Yeshua of Natzaret is fully deity; that Yeshua came to mankind fully in the flesh and at the same time retained His deity; that Yeshua died, and rose again to ascend to the right hand of G-d.

• We Believe that Yeshua is the Messiah; that He has fulfilled and will fulfill prophecies by taking upon Himself the punishment for the sins of those who call on His name.

• We Believe that the Ruach HaKodesh (the Spirit of the Holy One) indwells all believers for the purpose of training and strengthening; that certain powers for the edification of believers and nonbelievers are given according to G-d's divine will and pleasure.

• We Believe that it pleases G-d for all believers to live according to His commandments in order to live a holy and righteous lifestyle out of their love for Him.

Class Information

Our class schedules allow students to work full time and still complete a full schedule of classes. There will be five eight-week sessions each year which are arranged around the Holy Days as prescribed in Leviticus 23. Each full time student will have three classes.

On-line classes are conducted through the internet teaching arm of Ruach V'Emet. The on-line classes are geared for the self motivated student who can not attend classes on site.

The privacy of our students is our foremost concern, therefore many parts of this site are password protected. However, once you are admitted you'll be issued a password, which will allow you to access all the site.

Session Start Dates:

Classes Available:

Bible Scholarship 1 year completion:

Traditional Studies , 2 year completion:

* Subject to available teachers, and sufficient enrollment.

For those students that wish to seek certification, Bible Scholarship, and traditional studies classes that are not available as a result of instructor shortages, will be waived. However, if the classes are deemed essential for a well rounded education, they may be scheduled for special arrangement after completion of the three required core classes. Also be aware there is a minimum requirement of at least three classes per session, for any student who desires to be considered a full time student.

Classes listed are for the Bible Scholarship and traditional certifications only. They are typical of the type and format of the classes in the remaining certification programs. However, each level of certification requires completion of the previous years certification as a prerequisite. Classes may also be taken individually for students not seeking certification. Contact the enrollment department to schedule classes to be taken individually.

* Upon completion of Rabbinic Studies, the student must seek ordination, and meet the ordination requirements of the OMJRA. For a list of the ordination requirements contact

Admission:

Admission is open to everyone. However in this type of learning environment, it is critical that students keep an open mind, and desire to seek the truth, rather than hold onto doctrinal beliefs.

To request an admission form, please go to Admissions. You will also need Adobe Acrobat reader to view and print the admission form, after you receive it. When the form is completed mail, it to the address on the form. It is also imperative you include your email, so we'll be able to contact you after we receive the application.

Instructor Profile

Rabbi Yaakov benYosef:

Rabbi Yaakov is the Rosh Yeshiva, and president of Ruach V'Emet Beit Midrash. After studying under an observant Messianic rabbi he was given semikha in 1996, and has been in the Messianic Movement since 1990. Rabbi Yaakov's ordination papers are currently on file with the OMJRA. Rabbi Yaakov graduated with honors and holds degrees in computer science, and social and behavioral science. His specialty is studying the historical social impact of religious belief. Rabbi Yaakov’s research emphasis is the study of ancient society during the time of Yeshua. In addition to his teaching and administrative duties with Ruach V'Emet, Rabbi Yaakov currently serves as the Vice President of the OMJRA. Rabbi Yaakov is the instructor for the Torah Through Opened Eyes class.

Hava benYosef:

Currently Hava is working on a masters degree in Ancient History at the University of Oklahoma, with work in Hebrew and Aramaic. She is involved in the development of a translation of The Targum of Proverbs from Aramaic.  She is the instructor for Biblical Hebrew.

Rabbi Yehoshua M. Othniel:

Rabbi Othniel has been involved with the Messianic Movement for over 12years. After a lengthy period of study under various rabbis, both traditional and Messianic, Rabbi Othniel received semikha in 1993. Copies of the Rabbis' ordination papers are currently on file with the OMJRA. Rabbi Othniel holds a Bachelor or Arts degree. He is a published author and lecturer and the founder of the Biblical Studies Institute of Independence, Kansas. In addition to his teaching duties with Ruach V'Emet Beit Midrash, Rabbi Othniel currently serves as the Nasi (President) of the OMJRA. He is also the Executive Administrator for Sha'ari Torah Yeshiva, a Hebrew day school, grades K-12. Rabbi Othniel is the spiritual leader of Kehilat Ami Echad synagogue of Independence, Kansas and he is the Alter Rebbe of the HaM'kablim Yisroel community.

School Contributions, Class Prices and Newsletter Contributions:

Like most things in this world, there are cost involved with running this school. The three major categories of expense are: publication, instructor procurement, and technology. You can use PayPal to make a tuition payment

Bellow is a short list of class cost and the recommended payment levels per class. A more concise list of payment options is avilable when you request an admisions form. These payments are for services rendered and should not be considred a donation to a ministry.

Tuition and Fees:

One-time Records Fee $50.00
Tuition 30.00 per class
or Full time students taking 3 classes per session: $84.00 per session.

Average cost books 25.00 per class Procuring the books is the students responsibility.

Certification Fee 5.00

Tuition and fees will be reviewed periodically for cost-effectiveness. (2/22/07)

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