Intersections of the Dorot and Chetzi Am Studies

  In 2022, the UMJC published the findings of its Dorot study. The purpose of the study was to “investigate how Messianic Jewish congregations could become more relevant” in order to “bring about a more cohesive and mature Messianic Judaism.”1 The study explored perspectives on a wide range of topics across a broad swath of Messianic Jewish congregations and organizations (UMJC, MJAA, and independent) with the goal of determining what attracts and engages young people. The methodology of the Dorot Task Force used a mixed-methods approach with quantitative surveys and qualitative