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The Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations (UMJC) is a network of more than 80 congregations in eight countries. It establishes and grows Jewish congregations that honor Yeshua as the Messiah of Israel. The Union offers its members mutual support, debate, joint activism and practical leadership development. Deborah Pardo-Kaplan serves as Executive Director, and Rabbi Russell Resnik is Rabbinic Counsel.
The UMJC describes Messianic Judaism as a movement of Jewish congregations committed to Yeshua that embrace Jewish life and identity. In its words, that life is rooted in Torah, expressed in tradition, and renewed in the New Covenant. It holds that Messianic Jewish groups should be fully part of the Jewish people while keeping a close relationship with the Christian Church. Its statement of faith affirms one God revealed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and God's everlasting covenant with Israel. Non-Jews with a confirmed call to share Jewish life may also take part in its congregations.
The Union publishes a weekly Torah commentary, with reflections on the Torah portions and the biblical holidays. It keeps an educators' resource guide that lists Shabbat school curricula, teen lessons and Hebrew school materials for member congregations. Its staff includes a director for the Ashreinu School. Committees cover teens, young adults, sisterhood, theology, education and credentials.
Regional directors oversee congregations across several U.S. regions, Canada, Europe, Latin America and Russian-speaking communities. The Union holds an annual leadership conference; its 2027 gathering, themed "Leading in All Seasons," meets at The King's University in Dallas, Texas. It also runs Israel tours, including a study and mitzvah tour and a youth adventure tour planned for March 2027.
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