What's the difference between Hebrew Roots and Messianic?

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Quote:I've quoted some who are absolutely disgusted by some within Hebrew or Hebraic Roots because of the often Gentiles pretending to be Jews and attempting to utilize what they perceive correct customs, dress etc, and yet this turns practicing Jews away because they think they are merely Christians hiding and trying to proselytize when in fact many reject Christ--or end up rejecting Him. Do you see this as an issue?

Vic,
I totally agree with that.Messianics seem to think that jewish people will be flattered or "made jealous" however,many are certainly provoked ,but not to jealousy.
Put it this way. Many jews believe that they have survived as a people thanks to them having kept the shabbat and the faith as a whole.The traditions accquired over the centuries have helped to shape them as a people and keep them close and reasonably insulated from assimilation.To then see gentiles take on things and traditions which make them feel close and one as a people like for example, the use of tzit tzit,use of their own siddur, the passover seder ,etc is baffling and at worst an intrusion.Many feel as the things that they had to make them feel one and set apart unto God are now being taken over.And by Christians at that.
Personally I also find that Jews have no problems(usually) with me being a Christian but if someone tells them theyre Messianic then things immediately turn defensive.
Many messianics do these things out of love for the traditions not to be intentionally harmful, but I do believe we have to be sensitive and not cause these jewish brothers to stumble.
It always amuses me to hear messianics with no yiddish connections whatsover say "oy vey "