At the point of formal application, the prospective member signs a declaration acknowledging………

The declaration (contract) of a Member of The House of Ephraim, Beit Yisrael International:

I, the new member, a member of Ephraim (Beit Yisrael International) - the 10 ‘Lost’ Tribes of Israel came to the conclusion: That my forefathers under Yeravam did wrong by seceding from the Kingdom of Judah and established an independent kingdom in 2964 1Kings 12:20. (Rabbi Zechariah Fendel, zt"l.*) Yeravam was the cause that Israel, my forefathers, sinned grievously. He set up two Golden Calves. One in Dan and one in Bais El, so that the Israelites, my forefathers, should no longer look to Jerusalem and to the Kingdom of David as their spiritual and national center. And because of their grievous sins were expelled from Eretz Yisrael by the King of Assyria in 3205.

Today I ask Hashem, you and all the Jewish People: please forgive me for my sins and the sins of my forefathers and promise (starting) to Observe and Fulfil so good as possible all Hashems Mitzvoth.

Yes, I desire to come back under the ‘Scepter’ of Yehudah as HaShem is teaching me,

Bereshit (Genesis) - Chapter 49

10The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the student of the law from between his feet, until Shiloh comes, and to him will be a gathering of peoples.

Rashi:

The scepter shall not depart from Judah. from David and thereafter. These (who bear the scepter after the termination of the kingdom) are the exilarch’s (princes) in Babylon, who ruled over the people with a scepter, [and] who were appointed by royal mandate. — [From Sanh. 5a]
nor the student of the law from between his feet. Students. These are the princes of the land of Israel. — [From Sanh. 5a]
until Shiloh comes. [This refers to] the King Messiah, to whom the kingdom belongs (שֶׁלוֹ) , and so did Onkelos render it: [until the Messiah comes, to whom the kingdom belongs]. According to the Midrash Aggadah, [“Shiloh” is a combination of] שַׁי לוֹ, a gift to him, as it is said: “they will bring a gift to him who is to be feared” (Ps. 76:12). - [From Gen. Rabbah ed. Theodore-Albeck p. 1210 ]
and to him will be a gathering of peoples. Heb. יִקְּהַתעַמִּים denoting a gathering of peoples, for the “yud” of (יִקְּהַת) is part of the root [and not a prefix], like “with your brightness (יִפְעָתֶךָ‏ֶ)” (Ezek. 28: 17), and sometimes [the “yud” is] omitted. Many letters are subject to this rule, and they are called defective roots, like the “nun” of נוֹגֵף (smite), נוֹשֵׁךְ (bite), and the “aleph” of “and my speech (אַחְוָתִי) in your ears” (Job 13:17); and [the “aleph”] of “the scream of (אִבְחַת) the sword” (Ezek. 21:20); and [the “aleph”] of “a jug (אָסוּךְ‏) of oil” (II Kings 4:2). This too, is [a noun meaning] a gathering of peoples, [meaning: a number of nations who unite to serve God and join under the banner of the King Messiah] as it is said: “to him shall the nations inquire” (Isa. 11:10). Similar to this is “The eye that mocks the father and despises the mother’s wrinkles (לְיִקְּהַתאֵם)” (Prov. 30:17), [i.e., meaning] the gathering of wrinkles in her face, due to her old age. And in the Talmud [we find]: “were sitting and gathering assemblies וּמַקְהוֹ אַקְהָתָא in the streets of Nehardea” [Pumbeditha] in Tractate Yebamtoh (110b). He (Jacob) could also have said: קְהִיּת עַמִּים [Since the “yud” of יִקְהַת is not a prefix denoting the third person masculine singular, but is a defective root, the form קְהִיּת עַמִּים would be just as appropriate.]- [From Gen. Rabbah 98:9]

Today I choose to turn away from the sins of my forefathers and to look to Jerusalem and the soon restored Kingdom of David as my spiritual and national center. By accepting the following words as Truth,

All Israel have a share in the World To Come, as it is stated (Isaiah 60:21): 'And Your people are tzadikkim (righteous).' They shall inherit the Land forever. They are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, in which I take pride. (Sanhedrin 90a) source: ChaBaD

Moses received the Torah from Sinai and gave it over to Joshua. Joshua gave it over to the Elders, the Elders to the Prophets, and the Prophets gave it over to the Men of the Great Assembly. They [the Men of the Great Assembly] would always say these three things: Be cautious in judgement. Establish many pupils. And make a safety fence around the Torah. (Accepting The Oral Torah - Torah she-b'al Peh) 

As the Mishnah start: Ethics of the Fathers: Chapter One verse one……

My Prayer and Hope is that I may soon appear before a Beit Din from the Chief Rabbinate in Jerusalem Israel to confess before Hashem and the Jewish People:

‘Please forgive me for my sins and the sins of my forefathers and I promise, to Observe and Fulfil so good as possible all Hashems Mitzvoth.’

And to be accepted as an un-separate part of Am Yisrael – The Jewish People.

I, the new member, a member of Ephraim (Beit Yisrael International) - the 10 ‘Lost’ Tribes of Israel believe,

Based on the Thirteen Principles of Faith formulated by the Rambam in his Commentary on the Mishnah (tractate Sanhedrin 10:1).

1. I believe with complete faith that the Creator, blessed be His name, is the Creator and Guide of all the created beings, and that He alone has made, does make, and will make all things.

2. I believe with complete faith that the Creator, blessed be His name, is One and Alone; that there is no oneness in any way like Him; and that He alone is our Gd - was, is and will be.

3. I believe with complete faith that the Creator, blessed be His name, is incorporeal; that He is free from all anthropomorphic properties; and that He has no likeness at all.

4. I believe with complete faith that the Creator, blessed be His name, is the first and the last.

5. I believe with complete faith that the Creator, blessed be His name, is the only one to whom it is proper to pray, and that it is inappropriate to pray to anyone else.

6. I believe with complete faith that all the words of the Prophets are true.

7. I believe with complete faith that the prophecy of Moses our teacher, peace unto him, was true; and that he was the father of the prophets, both of those who preceded and of those who followed him.

8. I believe with complete faith that the whole Torah which we now possess was given to Moses, our teacher, peace unto him.

9. I believe with complete faith that this Torah will not be changed, and that there will be no other Torah given by the Creator, blessed be His name.

10. I believe with complete faith that the Creator, blessed be His name, knows all the deeds and thoughts of human beings, as it is said, "It is He who fashions the hearts of them all, He who perceives all their actions." (Psalms 33:15).

11. I believe with complete faith that the Creator, blessed be His name, rewards those who observe His commandments, and punishes those who transgress His commandments.

12. I believe with complete faith in the coming of Moshiach, and although he may tarry, nevertheless, I wait every day for him to come.

13. I believe with complete faith that there will be resurrection of the dead at the time when it will be the will of the Creator, blessed be His name and exalted be His remembrance forever and ever.

 The foundation of all foundations [and basic principles of the Torah] and the pillar of all wisdoms is to know that there is a First Being Who brings every existing thing into being. All existing things – in heaven, on earth and what is between them – come into being only from His true existence.

If it should enter one's mind that He does not exist – no other thing could have any existence. 

Mishneh Torah, Yesodei HaTorah, 1:1-2

Source: Ani Maamin - I Believe - Chabad.org

For further study: Maimonides The Thirteen Principles of Jewish Faith (not to be added, but every new member has to study it)


There are six things that the Torah commands us to remember. Optimally, these verses should be recited out loud each day and their meanings should be considered.

1. The Exodus from Egypt Remember the day when you left Egypt all the days of your life. (Deuteronomy 16:3) Hashem’s redeeming us from slavery in Egypt was the pivotal moment in Jewish history, when He took us from being Pharaoh’s servants to serving Him. Accordingly, we remember it in many ways. Every morning and evening, it is recited as part of kriyas Shema. The Passover Seder commemorates this important event. Kiddush on Shabbos is “in remembrance of leaving Egypt.”

2. Receiving the Torah at Sinai Be careful and guard yourself so that you do not forget the things that your eyes have seen, so that they will not leave your hearts all the days of your life. Teach them to your children and your children’s children: the day you stood before Hashem your God in Horeb (Sinai). (Deuteronomy 4:9-10) The giving of the Torah is the pinnacle of human history, the reason for which Hashem created the world. Recognizing that the Torah was given by God Himself is an integral part of its observance.

3. Amalek’s Evil Attack Remember what Amalek did to you on the journey when you left Egypt. They met you on the way and ambushed those who were lagging behind. You were tired and exhausted, but they did not fear God. Therefore, when Hashem your God relieves you from your enemies in the land that He will give you to possess, you must erase the memory of Amalek from beneath heaven. Do not forget. (Devarim 25:17-19) Amalek is different from other nations that attacked Israel in that we are commanded to eradicate them. Why should they be punished more harshly than Egypt, which oppressed the Jews for hundreds of years? One reason is because Amalek “did not fear God.” They dared to make war not just with the Jews, but with God Himself!

4. The Making of the Golden Calf Remember and do not forget how you angered Hashem your God in the desert. (Deuteronomy 9:7) After the lofty events at Sinai, when the Jews proclaimed “na’aseh v’nishmah” (“we unconditionally accept God’s commandments”), the Jews committed a grievous sin by building an idol in a misguided attempt to serve Hashem. We must always have faith in Hashem and never deviate from the path He has set for us.

5. Miriam’s Punishment Remember what Hashem your God did to Miriam on the journey when you left Egypt. (Deuteronomy 24:9) Miriam was a great and holy woman, who saved Moshe as a baby and led the Jewish women in songs of praise to Hashem at the Red Sea. She loved her brother Moshe and spoke against him for what she thought was a constructive purpose. Nevertheless, she failed to judge her brother favorably and was punished by Hashem.

6. Shabbos Remember Shabbos (the Sabbath) to make it holy. (Exodus 20:8) The commandment to remember Shabbos is the reason we recite Kiddush on Shabbos. We should also remember Shabbos throughout the week, by purchasing nice items, such as special foods, and preparing things, in honor of Shabbos.

Rabbi Jack Abramowitz

Rabbi Jack Abramowitz, MS Ed., is Torah Content Editor at the Orthodox Union.

Source: The Six Remembrances - Taryag - OU Torah

For further study: Weekday, Shacharit, Post Service, Six Remembrances (not to be added, but every new member has to study it)


Signatures: Beit Yisrael International, Rabbinical Counsel of the House of Ephraim, Hyderabad India.

Signatures: President Gaddi and Vice president Ariel

Signature: The new member(s)