Messianic Jewish congregations in Virginia

Ari Yehudah
Bristol, VAAri Yehudah (Lion of Judah) Messianic Congregation gathers in Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia, for a Shabbat service on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. The service is also streamed live. The congregation belongs to For Zion's Sake Ministries and calls its home the local Messianic Synagogue. Its fellowship hall was restored after a wall collapse. Rabbi Joe Bell leads the congregation and also serves as Executive Director of For Zion's Sake Ministries. He was born Jewish and raised in Conservative Judaism in Newton, Massachusetts. At 29 he read the New Testament, saw how Jewish it is, and came to faith in Yeshua. He trained as an evangelist with Jews for Jesus in New York City. In 2007 he received ordination as a rabbi through IAMCS. The High Holy Days and the fall feasts, which the community calls God's appointed times, are part of its yearly calendar. Rabbi Joe hosts a television program, "Bible Prophecy Now with Rabbi Joe," on Living Faith TV, Roku, Rumble and YouTube. The ministry also publishes The Zion Letter and helps Jewish families make aliyah to Israel.IAMCSMJAA
Beit Zayit
Verona, VABeit Zayit Messianic Congregation gathers in Verona, Virginia, every Shabbat at 10 a.m. Its name means "House of the Olive Tree" and comes from Romans 11. The cultivated olive tree stands for Israel, and the grafted-in wild branches for Gentiles. The congregation is affiliated with Tikkun America, a group of Messianic Jewish synagogues and congregations. On Shabbat morning, the service follows the Shacharit order from a Messianic Jewish siddur. Most prayers are in transliterated Hebrew with English translation. The service also includes a worship set, a Torah reading and a short teaching, usually from the weekly portion. Kiddush and an Oneg potluck meal follow. At 1:30 the community turns to Torah Club, an interactive discussion held most Shabbat afternoons. Beit Zayit holds that Yeshua is the Messiah of Israel and redeemer of the world. It affirms God's everlasting covenant with the Jewish people and teaches that the Torah is "G_d's gift to Israel." The congregation seeks to reach Jewish people while encouraging Jews to continue living as Jews. Families from Jewish and Christian backgrounds worship together. The congregation grew out of Torah study meetings held at the Burner home. Allen E Burner serves as congregational leader. There is currently no rabbi.Tikkun America
Congregation Or Shalom
Richmond, VACongregation Or Shalom is a Messianic Jewish congregation in Richmond, Virginia, open to Jews and non-Jews alike. Its name means "Light of Peace" in Hebrew. The community describes itself as "Spirit-led, Torah-observant." It is a member of the International Alliance of Messianic Congregations and Synagogues. Rabbi Hassan and Rebbetzin Markita Brooks lead the congregation together, and both deliver drashim. Or Shalom believes in Messiah Yeshua, the Son of God, who delivers from sin and saves souls. Its doctrine draws on the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. Shabbat and Feast Day services include worship, renewal of covenant with God, prayer with elders, prophetic revelation and a sermon. Shabbat services meet Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Once a month, Coffeehouse Peace Talks take the place of the service, with a shared meal and open discussion. On Wednesdays at 7 p.m., the Messianic Midrash Bible Study works through Scripture and teaches beginning Biblical Hebrew. Services and studies are also offered on Zoom for those outside the Richmond area. The congregation also holds annual Feast Day services.IAMCSMJAA
Congregation Zion’s Sake
Newport News, VACongregation Zion's Sake is a Messianic congregation in Newport News, Virginia. Rabbi Eric Carlson founded it in May 2000 and serves as its shepherd. The name comes from Isaiah 62:1. Torah study meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:00. The Shabbat service begins on Friday evenings at 7:30. The congregation understands its calling as being a light to the world and bringing God's plan of salvation to the ends of the earth. It shares Yeshua, the Jewish Messiah, "to the Jew first, then the Nations," following Romans 1:16. One stated aim is to provoke the Jewish people to jealousy. Its core values are given simply as the whole of Scripture, Genesis 1:1 through Revelation 22:21. A native of Fairview, Pennsylvania, Eric Carlson retired from the United States Navy in 2003 after 22 years in the Submarine Force. He then entered full-time ministry. His wife, Barb, teaches Israeli and Messianic worship dance and leads the dance team Yachad. The team has traveled on outreach trips to Russia, Siberia and Ukraine. Dance practice is held every Friday at 6:50 pm. A praise and worship team draws musicians from several generations. Shabbat School teaches children the Word of the Lord. The congregation is affiliated with the International Alliance of Messianic Congregations and Synagogues and the Messianic Jewish Alliance of America.IAMCSMJAA
Hope of Israel Congregation
Roanoke, VAHope of Israel Congregation gathers in the Roanoke area every Saturday at 11:00 for Shabbat service, also broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube. Jewish and non-Jewish believers worship Yeshua together in a Jewish context. The name, Tikvat Israel in Hebrew, refers to the Lord as the hope of redemption for Israel and the nations. The community began in 2013 as a monthly outreach for prayer, Torah study and the Jewish holidays. In 2017 founding members established the congregation, and Rabbi Dr. Sam Nadler joined local leaders in consecrating its four elders. Karl Mardian serves as congregational leader and elder. Shabbat morning opens with a call to worship and a short message on the weekly Torah portion. Prayers include the Shema, and music runs from contemporary Messianic songs to traditional Jewish songs in English and Hebrew. Each service closes with the Priestly Blessing. On holidays such as Rosh Hashanah, the Torah scroll comes out for a special Torah service. The congregation holds that God's covenant with the Jewish people is irrevocable and unconditional. It teaches that Gentile believers are grafted into the Jewish olive tree, and that Jews and Gentiles are made "one new man" in Messiah. The good news, it believes, goes to the Jewish people first. Children have a nursery, Torah Tots and Torah classes during the message. Teens meet monthly, with Bar and Bat Mitzvah preparation available. A sisterhood meets for Bible study and outreach, and at Sukkot the congregation builds a sukkah.IAMCSMJAA
Ohev Yisrael
Springfield, VAOhev Yisrael is a Messianic Jewish congregation in Springfield, Virginia, founded in 1980. Its members come mostly from Virginia, Washington D.C. and Maryland. Its name is understood to speak of a God who loves Israel so much that he sent Yeshua to die for her sins. Shabbat services meet Saturday mornings at 10:15 with praise and worship, Torah readings, corporate prayer and a sermon. Services are also streamed live. Before the service, Shabbat Study and children's Hebrew classes meet at 9:15. Chavurah small groups gather on midweek nights. Rabbi Aaron Allsbrook brings the message most weeks. Shabbat School serves children from age three through high school, teaching Jewish culture, tradition and history alongside Scripture. Hebrew classes lead to Bar/Bat Mitzvah training. The congregation proclaims Yeshua as the Messiah of Israel and holds that he died for sins, was buried and rose on the third day. It describes itself as "a Jewish community of Jews and Gentiles." Jews and Gentiles are taught to be one in Messiah, with specific callings that complement each other. Jewish members are encouraged to live a Yeshua-centered Jewish life, fully Jewish and fully Messianic. Gentiles are understood as grafted into the commonwealth of Israel. They are welcome to share in Jewish life but are not obligated to keep Torah as Jews do. Sharing Yeshua goes "with the Jew first, and also the Nations." The community also prays for America and Israel.Tikkun AmericaIAMCSMJAA
Tikvat Israel
Richmond, VATikvat Israel is a Messianic synagogue in the center of Richmond, Virginia. Shabbat services are held on Saturdays at 10am. Founded more than 30 years ago, the community belongs to the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations and Tikkun America. It describes itself as a place where Jewish people and their family and friends can experience a Jewish service and community. All of this rests on the belief that Yeshua is the Messiah of Israel. The congregation understands Messianic Judaism as "that branch of Judaism which claims that Yeshua is the Messiah of Israel." Messianic Jews, it teaches, follow Yeshua's example by continuing to live as faithful Jews. It affirms that Yeshua is worthy of worship and brings Jewish life to its fullness. Yeshua is central here, and the New Testament holds a prominent place. Gentile followers of Yeshua come alongside Messianic Jews in a shared mission. That mission is to build a congregation for Yeshua within the Richmond Jewish community. The synagogue building was constructed in 1914 for a Baptist congregation. From the 1940s through the 1970s it was home to an Orthodox synagogue. Tikvat Israel bought it in 1990 under Rabbi Jamie Cowen. The congregation sees that Jewish and Christian history as reflecting its own identity. Rabbi David Wein leads the congregation today. He grew up as a Reform Jew in Richmond and holds rabbinic ordination with the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations.Tikkun AmericaUMJC

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7 congregations are listed in Virginia. 0 have been verified or claimed by their leaders within the past year.

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Ari Yehudah

Beit Zayit

Congregation Or Shalom

Congregation Zion’s Sake

Hope of Israel Congregation

Ohev Yisrael

Tikvat Israel

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