Grafted In: Rediscovering Our Hebraic Roots

The story of the Christian faith begins long before the birth of the Church. It is woven throughout the Scriptures, beginning with God's covenant with Abraham and continuing through the history of Israel, the prophets, the Messiah, and the early believers.

But if some of the branches were broken off and you — a wild olive — were grafted in among them and became a partaker of the root of the olive tree, do not boast over the branches. But if you do boast, it is not you who support the root, but the root supports you.

— Romans 11:17–18 (TLV)

A Call to Humility

This is a call to humility and remembrance. We seek to help Christians understand the Jewish foundations of their faith, the significance of God's covenants, the Hebrew context of Scripture, and the historical world in which Jesus and the apostles lived.

Israel: God's Firstborn

God's relationship with Israel is woven throughout the biblical story. In Exodus, He identifies Israel as His firstborn son.

You are to say to Pharaoh, 'This is what Adonai says: Israel is My son, My firstborn.'

— Exodus 4:22 (TLV)

For The Hineni Mishpacha, remembering our roots means recognising the history, covenants, and promises through which God revealed Himself to the world. It means approaching the Jewish people with humility and gratitude rather than arrogance or superiority.

Rediscovering these foundations helps Christians understand their faith more deeply and approach the Jewish people with greater respect.