frequently Asked Questions
Is Israelites a hate group?
No. We do not teach people to mistreat, attack, or abuse anyone because of their race or nationality. The Bible commands us to conduct ourselves with discipline, wisdom, and righteousness.
We do teach the biblical history of Israel, the judgments of God, and the future restoration of the nation of Israel. Teaching what Scripture says about nations, captivity, judgment, and prophecy should not be confused with personal hatred or unlawful violence.
Do we believe in Jesus Christ?
Hebrew Israelites believe that the people commonly identified today as Black Americans, West Indians, Haitians, Hispanics, and Native Americans are descendants of the twelve tribes of Israel.
We believe our biblical identity was lost through slavery, captivity, forced migration, and assimilation, but is now being restored through the understanding of Scripture.
Are we "Black Hebrew Israelites?"
Being an Israelite is a biblical nationality and heritage—not simply a modern religion or social movement.
The nation of Israel began with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel. Jacob’s twelve sons became the twelve tribes of Israel.
We believe many people today who are commonly identified as Black Americans, West Indians, Haitians, Hispanics, and Native Americans are descendants of those tribes.
Because of slavery, captivity, colonization, forced migration, and assimilation, our people were separated from their original names, language, history, and national identity.Therefore, we are not joining a new religion or attempting to become Jewish.
We are awakening to the biblical identity of our ancestors and returning to the covenant responsibilities given to Israel.
This includes believing in Jesus Christ, repenting of sin, keeping God’s commandments, strengthening our families, and living according to the Scriptures.
Our identity is not based only on skin color, clothing, or outward appearance. Discovering that we are Israelites comes with a responsibility to change our conduct and become the righteous people God commanded Israel to be.
Who are the Hebrew Israelites?
Hebrew Israelites believe that the people commonly identified today as Black Americans, West Indians, Haitians, Hispanics, and Native Americans are descendants of the twelve tribes of Israel.
We believe our biblical identity was lost through slavery, captivity, forced migration, and assimilation, but is now being restored through the understanding of Scripture.
Is Israelites a religion?
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Do Hebrew Israelites believe in the Bible?
Yes. We believe the Bible is the inspired word of God and the foundation for our doctrine, conduct, history, and faith.
We primarily teach from the King James Version of the Bible, including the books of the Apocrypha contained in the original 1611 edition.
Do Hebrew Israelites keep the laws of Moses?
Yes. We believe the laws, statutes, and commandments given by God are righteous and remain the standard for how His people should live.
These commandments teach us how to worship God, treat one another, build strong families, maintain discipline, and separate ourselves from sinful practices.
This includes keeping the seventh-day Sabbath, observing the biblical dietary laws, honoring our parents, avoiding idolatry, dressing modestly, practicing honesty, maintaining sexual purity, and loving our fellow neighbors according to Scripture.
However, we also understand that not every commandment can be carried out under our present circumstances. Certain laws were connected to the Levitical priesthood, the temple, animal sacrifices, national government, and living within the land of Israel. Since those conditions are not presently in place, we cannot perform those commandments as they were originally administered.
We believe Jesus Christ is the perfect sacrifice for sin. His sacrifice does not make God’s commandments meaningless or give us permission to live in disobedience. Instead, through faith in Christ, repentance, and the mercy of God, we are called to live a new life of obedience and righteousness.
Therefore, we do not teach that keeping the commandments earns salvation. Salvation comes through the mercy of God and faith in Jesus Christ, but true faith should produce repentance, obedience, and a sincere desire to keep God’s laws.
Do Hebrew Israelites believe salvation comes by keeping the law?
We believe salvation is made possible through the mercy of God and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. No person can erase his own sins through works. However, genuine faith produces repentance, obedience, and righteous conduct.
We do not believe grace gives anyone permission to continue living in sin. The commandments teach us what sin is, while Christ provides forgiveness and reconciliation for those who repent and believe.
Why do Hebrew Israelites keep the Sabbath?
We keep the seventh-day Sabbath because God blessed and sanctified the seventh day from the beginning of creation. The Sabbath is a holy day of rest, worship, fellowship, teaching, prayer, and separation from ordinary labor and personal business.
The biblical Sabbath begins Friday evening at sunset and ends Saturday evening at sunset.
Why do we wear fringes?
Israelites wear fringes with a border of blue because God commanded the children of Israel to place fringes upon their garments. The fringes serve as a reminder to remember and obey God’s commandments rather than following the sinful desires of our own hearts.
They are not costumes or fashion accessories. They represent obedience, remembrance, and national identity.
What is the main message of the Hebrew Israelite movement?
Our central message is that the children of Israel must awaken to their biblical identity, repent of their sins, return to God’s commandments, believe in Jesus Christ, and prepare for the coming Kingdom of God.
This awakening is not simply about discovering ancestry. It is a call to change our conduct, strengthen our families, build righteous communities, and become the people God commanded Israel to be.