What Is a Messianic Jewish Congregation?

Messianic Jewish congregations vary in their vision and focus but have a common purpose and goal.  To provide a congregational home for Jewish and NonJewish Believers in Messiah Yeshua(Jesus).  Although there is an emphasis on jewish tradition and culture, Messianic Jewish Congregations are unique in that they are neither synagogues nor churches in the traditional sense of the word.  We maintain a identity in both the  Jewish and Christian communities which causes misunderstandings in both.  Christians many times do not understand why we hold so tightly to our Jewish heritage and the Jewish community does not understand  our faith in Messiah Yeshua.  Despite these challenges, the community of Messianic believers both Jew and Gentile has continued to flourish.  It is evident that this is a work of G-d not man.