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Promised Land the Movie

FILM SYNOPSIS Israel is a country that is loved, hated, and often misunderstood by much of the world. Who really belongs there? Why is Jerusalem so important? Why do some believe in a messiah who will put things right? Amidst this seemingly endless battle over land and religion, surfing has emerged as an escape from the controversy. Promised Land is... [Read more of this review]

10 Virgins Trailer

A trailer of our full hour play of a Jewish wedding. This dance drama was performed at Kehilat Ariel Messianic Synagogue in November, 2009.  Contact www.kehilatariel.org for more info or to order a DVD of the performance. http://youtu.be/5Z6HG24Y5FA  Read More →

Shabbat M’Tzora

Shabbat M’Tsora Torah Vayikra (Leviticus) 14:1-15:33, Haftorah M’Lakhim Bet (2 Kings) 7:3-20, B’rit Hadasha Mattityahu (Matthew) 23:16-24:2, 30-31 Vayikra (Leviticus) 14 M’Tsora, in dealing with skin infections and bodily discharges leaving one so impure as to not enter into the Service of HaShem. Living organisms have the ability... [Read more of this review]

HaShem has a Son

HaShem has a Son; his name is Yeshua, Salvation, in the Hebrew language. According to the Torah there is a coming Messiah. A Jew, a Jew who is special by birth and position, with humble beginnings, and that he would perform signs and miracles according to the Jewish scriptures. Let’s suppose this one particular “Messiah” had already... [Read more of this review]

I Hope You Will Consider….

I hope you will consider joining us for an epic study trip to Eretz Yisrael.  We will spend eight days seeing the historical and modern sites of the Land.  This trip has an extra special addition as we do a practical humanitarian mitzvah for our Israeli brothers.  We will be teaming up with an Israeli building contractor to remodel a bomb shelter... [Read more of this review]

How do I live a Messianic Jewish Lifestyle if I am a Non-Jew?

Within Messianic Judaism there is no conversion or process of conversion; One is born a Jew or born Non-Jew. However, this does not preclude a person from living a Messianic “Jewish” lifestyle. Messianic Judaism finds its roots within Traditional Judaism, however, the greatest and most controversal point of strife is Yeshua as being... [Read more of this review]

Talmud, Marriage and New Life in Messiah

As a Messianic Jewish leader, one of my greatest joys has been participating in Jewish Weddings, where as the L-rd’s people we are called to witness a man and woman joining as echad (or, one) under the Chuppah in marriage before Adonai! Most notably however is this imagery of how G-d as a husband, has sought out Israel, and in covenant relationship ... [Read more of this review]

My Saddest Night In Israel

Growing up as a Jew, I never in my life would have thought that I would one day be compared to Hitler.  But that’s just what happened tonight. I was informed that there would be a ‘rally’ against Messianic Jews (Jews who believe that Yeshua is the promised Jewish Messiah) in the town of Ashdod, Israel. At first we thought our... [Read more of this review]

The Prayer of Eliyahu

M’Lakhim Alef (1 Kings) 18:36-37 “Adonai, God of Avraham, Yitz’chak and Isra’el, let it be known today that you are God in Isra’el, and that I am your servant, and that I have done all these things at your word. 37Hear me, Adonai, hear me, so that this people may know that you, Adonai, are God, and that you are turning... [Read more of this review]

Who is the Ner Tamid?

Shmot (Exodus) 27:20 You are to order the people of Israel to bring you pure oil of pounded olives for the light, and to keep a lamp burning continually. 21 Aharon and his sons are to put it in the tent of meeting, outside the curtain in front of the testimony, and keep it burning from evening until morning before Adonai. This is to be a permanent regulation... [Read more of this review]

Shabbat Yitro – “Hushed into Breathless Silence …”

Shabbat Yitro – 1/22/2011 (7th of Sh’vat, 5771) By Mark Rantz, Rabbinical Intern, Kehilat Ariel Messianic Synagogue, San Diego When the Holy One, Blessed be He, gave the Torah at Mt. Sinai, not a bird chirped, not a fowl flew, not an ox lowed, not an angel flew, nor did the seraphim proclaim, “kadosh, kadosh, kadosh”. The sea... [Read more of this review]

Israel Study/Mitzvah Tour, June 26-July 12, 2011

Rabbi Kasdan will be leading an amazing study tour of the Land to the key historical sites and enjoying modern Israel.  This will be followed by an opportunity to bless many families of Israelis by doing some remodel work at a needy apartment building bomb shelter. Contact the KA office for more information and plan on attending an informational... [Read more of this review]

Lev Shelo in Concert

Hey, all you San Diegans! We would love to see you all come out for a wonderful, celebratory night of Havdalah with praise and worship music from Lev Shelo, off of our debut CD, Or HaOlam! Please join us! This Messianic band will give a free concert at Kehilat Ariel Messianic Synagogue on Saturday January 22, 2011, at 7:30PM. Invite a friend!  Read More →

New Things for a New Year

Since it is the secular New Years and many of you who are exploring Messianic Judaism will wonder why we do not celebrate certain holidays, we want to share with you from a Messianic Jewish perspective how the feasts and festivals relate to your spiritual walk. Why is it important that you understand the Jewish Lunar Calendar? Because our Messiah... [Read more of this review]

This is interesting my Beloved

Why do a number of us return and dabble with the ways of Eygpt? “I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will deliver you from their bondage, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm, and with great judgments; and I will take you to me for a people, and I will be to you a God . . .” (Exodus... [Read more of this review]

Hiddur Mitzvah Offering

HIDDUR MITZVAH OFFERING Thank you for all those who have already given at our Fundraiser event last month.  We have several great projects to beautify the Shul (new driveway, new banner, new Torah crowns, etc.).  We encourage everyone to participate with an end of the year gift.  Todah Rabah! Remember that Kehilat Ariel (KA) Messianic Synagogue... [Read more of this review]

Tu B’shvat Hike

Sunday, January 16, 2010, at 9:00AM San Diego River, Mission Center Rd, at Hazard Center Dr. We will be starting at the parking lot just south of Carl’s Jr. We will be hiking and walking in the Great Outdoors. Please bring a small day pack such as a Camelbak or other hydration system to carry water and light snacks.  The other things that you... [Read more of this review]

Tuesday Prayer Minyan and Messianic Jewish Institute

TUESDAY PRAYER MINYAN AND MESSIANIC JEWISH INSTITUTE Winter break Dec 21-Jan 4.  New 12-week course starting Jan. 4, 7pm, $60 fee, Messianic Prophecy.  Come learn about the amazing predictions in Tenakh about the coming of Mashiach!  Read More →

Zach in Israel-Update 12/23

Zach is still living and serving in Israel at Beit Bracha Prayer & Retreat Center located in Migdal, Israel and in a very short time he will return home from his adventures. I, as his father, am very proud of my son Zach and the work that he is doing in Israel. He calls us on the phone from time to time when he isn’t playing basketball with... [Read more of this review]

Ask The Rabbi-Question of The Month

How can this be? A Rabbi, and the Congregation that he leads, who believe in Yeshua( the Good Rabbi) as Messiah. That’s not Jewish! You are “Missionaries!”, “Crazies!”, and most of all you want to convert me, and then I lose my identity, OY VEY! So what’s your question for the Rabbi? Rabbi Barney Kasdan  Read More →

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