Shalom!

Messianic Jewish Torah Service is a time of worship that honors God by celebrating His Word (the Torah) while recognizing Yeshua (Jesus) as the Messiah.

In simple terms, it means:

• Remembering God’s covenant and instruction The Torah (the first five books of the Bible) is read aloud to remember God’s teachings, promises, and ways for His people.
  

• Worshipping through Scripture The reading is not just informational—it is an act of worship. Standing, singing, and blessing the Torah show reverence for God’s Word. When we use our hands or bibles to kiss the Torah it is symbolic of Psalm 119:103, “How sweet is your word to my taste - yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth.”
  

• Connecting past and present Our service follows ancient Jewish practice that honors the scripture and links us to today’s worship.
  

• Seeing the Messiah in the Torah We believe the Torah points to Yeshua. Teachings during the service often show how the Torah is fulfilled and illuminated through Him.

• Living out God’s Word The Torah service reminds the community that God’s Word is meant to be lived, not just heard—guiding daily life, love, faith, and obedience.

• Jewish Evangelism Through Jewish evangelism, our desire is for all people to come to know Yeshua, the Light. We focus on partnering with God in reaching the lost sheep of the house of Israel (Matthew 10:6; Matthew 15:24) for salvation, while also seeing Jews and Gentiles joined together as one new man to fulfill God’s covenant purposes (Ephesians 2:14–18; Romans 1:16; Romans Chapters 9–11). Overall, our Messianic Jewish Torah service celebrates God’s faithfulness, His Word, and the Messiah, bringing together Jewish tradition and faith in Yeshua in a meaningful and reverent way.

Messianic Scriptural liturgy is worship structured around reading, reciting, singing, and responding to God’s Word. Also we incorporate spontaneous or sermon-centered worship, the service follows an intentional order rooted in biblical and Jewish patterns of worship. Biblical Jewish worship has always been built around the public reading of Scripture (Nehemiah 8). passages or portions eventually called the Parashiot. The Parashiot are the weekly Scripture portions that Jews have followed for over 2,500 years to read through the Torah each year, along with related readings from the Prophets (Haftarah). In addition, Messianic Jews and Gentiles include readings from the New Covenant (Brit Chadashah). Together, these readings reveal God’s promises and their fulfillment in the Messiah.

Our Messianic liturgy may include:

• Blessings (Brachot) drawn from traditional Jewish prayers

• Psalms and sung Scripture

• The Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4–9) affirming the oneness of God

• V’ahafta is actually the continuation of the Sh'ma. Traditionally, the Sh'ma consists of three biblical passages from the Torah, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Deuteronomy 11:13-21, Numbers 15:37-41

• Prayers of repentance, thanksgiving, healing and redemption

• Responsive readings, where the congregation participates together.

Messianic Scriptural liturgy is meant to:

• Honor God’s covenant with Israel

• Proclaim Yeshua as the promised Messiah

• Disciple believers through repeated exposure to Scripture

• Unite Jewish and Gentile believers in one shared biblical story (Ephesians 2:14–18)
  

Why repetition matters:

The liturgy is often repeated week to week. This reflects the biblical pattern of:

• Teaching through remembrance (Deuteronomy 6:6–9)

• Allowing God’s Word to shape hearts over time, not just inform minds

Messianic Jews wear tallits (the scarf like wraps) as a biblical reminder to remember and obey God’s commandments, to honor their Jewish identity, and to focus their hearts on prayer and worship.

The tzitzit (fringes) on the tallit come from God’s command in the Torah and help remind the wearer to endeavor to lovingly live faithfully. Messianic Jews also see the tallit as connected to Yeshua, who wore tzitzit and lived in perfect loving obedience to God. Numbers 15:38-41, Deuteronomy 32:12

God is above us so in our Kehilah (Congregation) the optional wearing of a kippot (the small caps worn on the top of the head) is a sign of respect during worship.

As a Jew who has practiced wearing a kepa, covering the head is a physical reminder that God is higher than we are and worthy of honor. Gentiles wearing a kippah help create an atmosphere of respect for fellow jews as well as personal conviction. For Messianic Jews, wearing a kippah is a meaningful custom, not a requirement for salvation—it’s a way to honor God while embracing both Jewish tradition and faith in the Messiah.

An Oneg (or Nosh) is a simple time of fellowship and refreshment after a service. It gives people a chance to share food, talk, and build relationships, reflecting the joy of community and hospitality found in Scripture Acts 2:42-46. It’s a relaxed way for believers to connect, encourage one another, and welcome visitors. An Oneg or Nosh is a joyful time of food and fellowship that strengthens community after worship.

A more exhaustive understanding of our community, worship and practice can be learned through the participation of our *Towards Covenant Classes for Membership consideration. If you would like to sign up for our classes or obtain more information please go on The Church Center APP or call the Church office.

In our (Kehilah) community, giving (funds) is an act of worship and obedience to God. The Torah teaches us to honor the Lord with our resources (Proverbs 3:9) and to support the work of His house (Malachi 3:10). Yeshua affirmed generosity as a matter of the heart (Matthew 23:23), and the early believers gave joyfully to advance the Kingdom and care for one another (2 Corinthians 9:6–7). Through tithes and offerings, we participate in God’s covenant purposes, sustaining ministry, caring for people, and proclaiming Messiah. If you regularly attend a congregation, we encourage you to give to your home congregation. However, if you would like to give an offering, you are welcome to do so.