Welcome to Restorers of Zion
We provide ways that you can give: You can help restore Israeli believers to the full strength, health, stability and fruitfulness available in the Lord. A Restorers-sponsored project brings a unique approach, where the goal is not to "rack up statistics" but to produce "fruit that remains".
We provide opportunities for you to receive: Believers worldwide are able to use Restorers to network with their Israeli brethren - for personal relationships, fruitful partnerships and spiritual enrichment - profiting from the gifts that are unique among Israeli believers.
Our goal is not Fundraising, it's Serving.
Sometimes Service requires funding, sometimes it requires different investments: time, prayer, exercising spiritual gifts, opening the heart and home. Restorers is working in areas where lack of money is not an obstacle... and where "throwing money at the problem" would not bring restoration.
Meet a ministry where
we and you TOGETHER
are
the "Restorers of Zion".
We are privileged to work in partnership with other Restorers who share our vision:
- Jewish and Gentile disciples of Yeshua
- believers in Israel and abroad
- congregations, individuals and ministries
We are a member of MessianicLinks.com - Messianic, Hebraic & Messianic Jewish Search Engine
NEW: TAAM / Torah Answers for Anti-missionaries
After several years of research, prayer and honest dialog with antagonists, we have finally launched the beginning of a unique project: a web hub answering common (and not so common) Jewish objections to our faith as Jews in Yeshua, the Messiah of Israel. Go here for the introductory page.
Why "unique"? Because although this is only one of many such efforts by Messianic believers, we see this collection as different in some basic ways. We are specifically addressing those in the Torah community who have dedicated themselves to anti-missionary or Jewish outreach efforts, and who are specially trained (or who feel especially competent) to deal with the issues. Because of this, our answers follow rabbinic lines in discussing Torah, make use of the nuances found in Tanach Hebrew, and present a wider body of rabbinic commentary on Messiah than is usually cited.
Why only "the beginning"? Because this is meant to be a living, growing project. We hope to receive feedback, questions and yes, even more objections, which we can add to the site, as the Holy Spirit teaches us how to respond. We are also open to correcting any mistakes or inaccuracies that we might have unknowingly included.
We issue a warm invitation to all believers, both Jewish and Gentile, who are harboring doubts (even in secret). If you have been troubled by inadequate answers to challenges from counter-missionaries, and honesty has compelled you to conclude that Yeshua cannot be the Messiah after all, or that it's wrong to call Him "G-d", this Torah-based web hub will encourage and strengthen you. We recommend that you start here for a pleasant shock.
We also issue a respectful challenge to our dati/frum Jewish brethren, to test your foundations. There are certain "givens" concerning rabbinic history, the chain of Torah transmission, and other assumptions that inform your view of Torah obedience. Regardless of your position on Yeshua, you cannot hope to merit the days of Moshiach unless you are first committed to deal only with the truth of G-d. Enter here... if you dare.
Hannah Weiss, for RZ
who we are |
a summary of our vision, goals and projects |
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groups working with RZ |
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how we serve |
a short history of our Learning Curve since 2003 |
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congregational accountability - the RZ framework for meeting needs |
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people have asked us... |
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useful
tools for Restorers |
creative ideas that encourage believers to give and have fun at the same time |
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RZ e-brochure |
tell friends about Restorers with the click of a mouse (under revision...stand by) |
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American Donor's Guide |
learn about the legal obligations of a non-profit U.S. charity that sends funds to Israel --
for your own financial protection (under revision...stand by) |
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info for those wanting to support RZ -- financially, and in other ways too |
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for personal study and spiritual growth |
teaching from RZ partner "Ot U-Mofet" about your responsibility before G-d, |
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spiritual instruction for those called to restore Israel, and solid food for mature believers |
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a return to the apostolic basics for birthing and nurturing New Covenant disciples who will endure to the end |
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Next-Generation Fellowships |
suggestions for restoring the Lord's Life and Power to congregations, |
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The Restoration Torah Project |
Restored Torah |
an unusual Torah study project,
where we explore the Scriptures that trouble both the rabbinic and Messianic communities (site under construction) |
answers to challenges, questions and claims from our brothers on the other side of the "Yeshua Divide", drawn from Scripture, rabbinic commentary and the Ruach HaKodesh |
To contact RZ: Write to hannah [at] restorersofzion.org
photo credits: waterfall by Webshots. waterdrops by Valery Ostrovsky, used with permission.