You may wonder why we use Hebrew terms. The answer is relatively simple. As a Hebraic Christian community of faith, we aim to connect (or reconnect for some) to our ancient origins. Not only do we do this by studying and living Torah, but also by using original terms when referring to life in our faith. Below you will find some of the more common used terms found in our daily language and services.
- Torah: the First Five Books of the Bible
- Tanakh: the Old Testament
- B'rit Chadashah (Hadasha): the New Testament
- El or Elohim: G-D
- Y-H-V-H: the Tetragrammaton or Sacred Name
- HaShem: the Name (Often used in place of G-D or Y-H-V-H.)
- Y'shua: Jesus
- Mashiach: Messiah
- HaMashiach: the Messiah
- Ruach HaKodesh: the Holy Spirit
- Baruch: Blessed
- Adonai: the LORD
- Eloheinu: Our G-D
- Sh'ma: Hear
- Shalom: Peace or Hello
- Kippah (Kippot): domed shaped covering we wear (optional).
- Tallit: prayer covering that reminds us of the mitzvot of HaShem.
- Mitzvah: commandment
- Mitzvot: commandments
- Mezuzah: casing at the entrance to a room that holds the Sh'ma Prayer.
