By Messianic we mean that we are Jews and non-Jews who have accepted Yeshua (Jesus) as Messiah and Savior of Israel and the nations. We believe He sacrificed Himself to atone for our sins.
By Jewish we mean that we strive to live a Jewish lifestyle in our homes and congregation based first and foremost on biblical instruction and secondly on the traditions of our ancestors. We have not abandoned our Jewish identity or cultural expression because of our faith in Messiah Yeshua.
By Congregation we mean that we are a body of people from many different ethnic, social and religious backgrounds who have been brought together by our faith in the God of Abraham and are committed to one another. It is our desire to be a spiritual, emotional and social support to one another. We recognize that as a Jewish congregation we are a unique expression of the larger congregation of believers in the Messiah.
Counting the Omer – A season of anticipation
April 20, 2022 Posted By: bethemanuel Word from Rabbs No comments yetAfter the resurrection of Mashiach on Yom HaBikkurim, Yeshua spent 40 days appearing to His talmidim and teaching them from the Tanach. The talmidim of Yeshua, being observant Yehudim, would have been counting the Omer with a renewed anticipation and excitement. After all their Master, Messiah and King had...
Don’t be silent!
March 17, 2022 Posted By: bethemanuel Word from Rabbs No comments yetMarch 17, 2022 Today is the holiday of Purim which celebrates the events of the book of Esther. This story is filled with truths and principles that are still relevant for our world today. While our celebration is light-hearted, we must always remember the courage of a young woman...
Week of Prayer 2022 – Saturday Focus – The Incomparable Yeshua
January 8, 2022 Posted By: bethemanuel Word from Rabbs No comments yetJanuary 8, 2022 The Incomparable Yeshua. We sing several songs that focus on this truth. We say it in the opening of our Torah services – Ayn Kamocha – There is none like you. But sometimes we forget this truth in our day to day life. No one and...
Week of Prayer 2022 – Friday Focus – The Preeminent Yeshua
January 7, 2022 Posted By: bethemanuel Word from Rabbs No comments yetJanuary 7, 2022 What does preeminent mean? One writer explained it , “has a variety of meanings, including: “above all others; excelling others; excellent; surpassing all others; supreme; superb; marvelous.” Preeminent is related to predominant, meaning: “having ascendency,” “dominating all others.” As we pray today, let us allow Him...