Beit Zayit

Beit 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.