Do I have to be a Hebrew Israelite?
No, but you must believe in Yahshua and YAH and obeying the commandments.
Do I have to belong to YGKM?
No, but it would help, you to understand why we believe the way we believe.
Can Christians join?
Yes, as long as you agree to the rules and follow them.
What does keeping Torah mean at YFCC?
It means obeying the spirit of the Law as taught in Torah as a standard of living. Understanding that we are adopting to the culture of YAH and not adopting YAH to our culture.
Do members own their house?
No, all housing is community property of the Yeshurun Farm Community Coop
Do members own their assigned acreage?
No, all land belongs to the Land Trust and acreage is assigned to members as long as they are members.
What happens to my income?
Your income goes into the general fund and helps to support the community accomplish community goals.
Can I keep personal property?
Yes, your personal property is yours.
Can I have a job outside YFCC?
Yes
Can retirees join?
Yes, as long as they agree to the rules and abide by them.
Can single people join?
Yes, as long as they agree to the rules and abide by them.
Can families with children join?
Yes, as long as they agree to the rules and abide by them.
How are children educated?
Children shall be home schooled or sent to neighboring school on the local economy, until we have sufficent numbers, to warrant the establishment of the appropriate schools system. They will also be trained in one or more the jobs required by the community that is age appropriate.
What happens if I leave?
You will be able to take all of your personal effects with you. All community based property remains the property of the community.
What happens to money I contributed?
It is deposited in the general account and is used to fund community specific requirements, such as housing, utilities, taxes, and food. It may also be used in expansion efforts as required. It is utilized as the board sees fit for the benefit of the community.
The community owns/controls the land rather than individual families
The project currently has 120 acres and contemplates assigning approximately one acre per family, while stating that families would not own their assigned land individually; the land remains part of the trust/community arrangement.
What are the membership fees?
Membership requires substantial commitment
The joining page describes an application and vetting process rather than open residency. It currently lists a $250 application fee, $250 membership fee and $1,000 security deposit, along with a background investigation and approval by the membership committee.
It also requires financial disclosure and various personal planning documents, including a living will, medical power of attorney, end-of-life plan and emergency/affairs information.
Before you join our household/community economy, both sides need to know exactly what they’re getting into.
Who makes community decisions?
The governing board
What happens when members disagree?
They may voice their disagreements at meetings, state their positions and where possible a solution will be provided by the board.
How are medical needs handled?
Each member of the community will receive first aid training. For more serious injuries, community members are required to have their own individual or family medical insurance. When YFCC becomes large enough to apply for group insurance plans, the individual may opt into the group insurance plan.
Can relatives visit?
Yes, provided they also abide by the rules.
Can I visit before applying?
Under review
Where exactly is YFCC?
YESHURUN FARM COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE
A Torah-Based Community Building a Life of Faith, Fellowship and Self-Sufficiency
Yeshurun Farm Community Cooperative (YFCC) is an off-grid community being established in Northern Arizona by believers committed to serving YAH according to His Word.
Our vision is based upon the biblical community described in Acts 2 and Acts 4—a people of one heart and one soul who care for one another, share their resources, raise their children in righteousness, produce the necessities of life, and work together so that no member of the community lacks.
The “Torah-Based Survival and Community Plan” explicitly frames YFCC as preparation for potential economic hardship and persecution. It calls for food independence, rural land, alternative energy, practical trades, mutual aid, security, homeschooling and reduced dependency upon conventional systems. This is not a conventional subdivision or intentional community where everyone owns a house and pays an HOA fee.
It’s much closer to an Acts 4 cooperative economy.