Issued by the Beit Din of the International Assembly for Netzarim JudaismSubject: The permissibility of Jews getting or having tattoos within the framework of Torah-observant Jewish life or those who live within other Jewish communities. She’elah May a Jew receive a tattoo? Does Torah prohibit tattooing only when it is tied to mourning rites “for … [Read more…]
Issued by the Beit Din of the International Assembly for Netzarim JudaismSubject: The permissibility of consensual BDSM within the framework of Torah-observant Jewish life Question: Is it permissible, under Torah law as interpreted by Netzarim Judaism, for Jews to engage in BDSM (Bondage, Discipline, Dominance, Submission, Sadism, and Masochism) practices, whether privately or as part … [Read more…]
Full Description The official logo of the International Assembly for Netzarim Judaism features a stylized open Torah scroll with a flame rising from its center. Within the flame is a subtle leaf motif, suggesting both spiritual growth and connection to the Hebrew word netzer (נֵצֶר), meaning “branch” or “shoot.” The icon is rendered in bold, … [Read more…]
Etymology and Biblical Origin The word “Netzarim” (נְצָרִים) derives from the Hebrew root נ-צ-ר (N-TZ-R), meaning “to watch,” “guard,” or more importantly in this context, “to sprout” or “to branch forth.” The singular form, “netzer” (נֵצֶר), appears in Isaiah 11:1, which reads: “And a shoot shall spring forth from the stump of Jesse, and a … [Read more…]
What is the minimum knowledge required to convert to Judaism?This question, often approached through a legalistic or academic lens, is typically answered with references to halakhah, study curricula, or requirements set forth by authorities such as Maimonides (Rambam), who famously said a convert should be taught “a few of the major and a few of … [Read more…]
In most Jewish communities today, worship is guided by traditional seforim—standardized prayer books rooted in centuries of rabbinic development. Yet in Netzarim Judaism, rabbis often choose to write their own prayer books. This practice is not a rejection of Jewish tradition, but a purposeful return to Biblical roots and a conscious re-centering of Torah as … [Read more…]
The issue of abortion is one of the most morally complex and emotionally charged debates in modern society. For Judaism—particularly as expressed through the lens of Netzarim Judaism—it is neither a blanket prohibition nor a casual allowance. Instead, Jewish teachings offer a nuanced framework grounded in Torah, shaped by centuries of commentary, and informed by … [Read more…]
We apologize for our lack of communication the past two months. We lost a private email server due to a misconfiguration and have just gotten it back up. We will catch up on our communication in the coming week. We believe that we have successfully recovered all emails and digital storage. If you are expecting … [Read more…]
May it be Your will,Holy One, our God, our ancestors’ God,that you erase war and bloodshed from the worldand in its place draw downa great and glorious peaceso that nation shall not lift up sword against nationneither shall they learn war any more. Rather, may all the inhabitants of the earthrecognize and deeply knowthis great … [Read more…]
The International Assembly for Netzarim Judaism is establishing a new website. For many years our previous website was hosted on a free web server. We are very grateful for the many years that provided us. But due to the nature of that site, there was no history online, there was no search engine crawling, we … [Read more…]