November 14, 2026
Shalom Kehilat Ariel family and friends!
Please take advantage of these upcoming opportunities…
PRAYER MINYAN AND MESSIANIC JEWISH INSTITUTE—Current 7-week class started Tue. Nov. 3, “Maimonides 13 Principles of the Jewish Faith.” This class will explore how these ancient principles compare to Messianic Judaism. Taught by Rabbi Kasdan, $60 fee. Meet at KA or contact our office for the zoom link.
LAURIE HERLICKMAN MEMORIAL SERVICE—We will be celebrating the life of this beloved KA member today, Sat. Nov. 14 at 2pm in the sanctuary. Please talk to Rabbi if you have a memory to share. בד״ה
KA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WITH DR. RICHARD LEDERER—Join us on November 21 at 6pm to celebrate KA’s 45th Anniversary Fundraiser, “Jest for the pun of it!” We will be joined by Dr. Richard Lederer, an author, speaker, linguist, and comedian. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased on the patio after service or through our website’s “Give” page. Support your local shul!
There will also be a live auction that evening with Dr. Lederer as auctioneer. The two items being auctioned are
Auction Item #1: LEDERER ON LANGUAGE. Language author and columnist Dr. Richard Lederer will come to your home, book club, child’s school, house of worship, local library, service club, or business to present whatever program of language learning and fun you wish.
Auction Item #2: POKER 101. As the father of Howard “The Professor” Lederer and Annie Duke, “The Duchess of Poker,” Richard Lederer is the most successful breeder of world-class poker players in history. Dr. Lederer will talk about the great American game of Texas Hold’em and instruct you in its fundamentals. Beginning and intermediate players are warmly welcomed.
All proceeds go to Kehilat Ariel building projects, like refurbished kids playground!
UMJC ISRAEL STUDY & MITZVAH TOUR—The Union and KA are visiting Eretz Yisrael in March 2027! If you want to join the UMJC as we visit friends and family in our ancient homeland, ask the office for the email from the Union that has the links to sign up along with the itinerary. The price has dropped to accommodate us from San Diego. Led by our Rabbi Barney Kasdan. Go to umjc.org for more details.
MAYIM HAYIM RESOURCE CENTER—Check out our Resource Center for Messianic Jewish books for purchase or Library books for borrow (for members) or to read in our library (for non-members) including Rabbi Barney Kasdan’s commentaries. We have a shipment of the Budoff Messianic Siddur as well as Dr. Stern’s Nuevo Testamento en Español. Contact the office to visit during the week or talk to KA leadership on how you can purchase materials.
There are many good opportunities to connect personally and we will be looking for you.
Shalu Shalom Yerushalayim b’Mashiach / Pray for the peace of Jerusalem in Yeshua!
November 14, 2026
Shalom Kehilat Ariel family and friends!
Please take advantage of these upcoming opportunities…
PRAYER MINYAN AND MESSIANIC JEWISH INSTITUTE—Current 7-week class started Tue. Nov. 3, “Maimonides 13 Principles of the Jewish Faith.” This class will explore how these ancient principles compare to Messianic Judaism. Taught by Rabbi Kasdan, $60 fee. Meet at KA or contact our office for the zoom link.
LAURIE HERLICKMAN MEMORIAL SERVICE—We will be celebrating the life of this beloved KA member today, Sat. Nov. 14 at 2pm in the sanctuary. Please talk to Rabbi if you have a memory to share. בד״ה
KA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WITH DR. RICHARD LEDERER—Join us on November 21 at 6pm to celebrate KA’s 45th Anniversary Fundraiser, “Jest for the pun of it!” We will be joined by Dr. Richard Lederer, an author, speaker, linguist, and comedian. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased on the patio after service or through our website’s “Give” page. Support your local shul!
There will also be a live auction that evening with Dr. Lederer as auctioneer. The two items being auctioned are
Auction Item #1: LEDERER ON LANGUAGE. Language author and columnist Dr. Richard Lederer will come to your home, book club, child’s school, house of worship, local library, service club, or business to present whatever program of language learning and fun you wish.
Auction Item #2: POKER 101. As the father of Howard “The Professor” Lederer and Annie Duke, “The Duchess of Poker,” Richard Lederer is the most successful breeder of world-class poker players in history. Dr. Lederer will talk about the great American game of Texas Hold’em and instruct you in its fundamentals. Beginning and intermediate players are warmly welcomed.
All proceeds go to Kehilat Ariel building projects, like refurbished kids playground!
UMJC ISRAEL STUDY & MITZVAH TOUR—The Union and KA are visiting Eretz Yisrael in March 2027! If you want to join the UMJC as we visit friends and family in our ancient homeland, ask the office for the email from the Union that has the links to sign up along with the itinerary. The price has dropped to accommodate us from San Diego. Led by our Rabbi Barney Kasdan. Go to umjc.org for more details.
MAYIM HAYIM RESOURCE CENTER—Check out our Resource Center for Messianic Jewish books for purchase or Library books for borrow (for members) or to read in our library (for non-members) including Rabbi Barney Kasdan’s commentaries. We have a shipment of the Budoff Messianic Siddur as well as Dr. Stern’s Nuevo Testamento en Español. Contact the office to visit during the week or talk to KA leadership on how you can purchase materials.
There are many good opportunities to connect personally and we will be looking for you.
Shalu Shalom Yerushalayim b’Mashiach / Pray for the peace of Jerusalem in Yeshua!
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KEHILAT ARIEL MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE
Baruchim Habaim! Welcome to Kehilat Ariel! Our congregation was planted in November 1981, by our Rabbi Barney Kasdan and his wife Liz with 17 people attending the first Shabbat service. The vision from day-one was to have a synagogue for followers of the Jewish Yeshua/Jesus. Today we have a membership of over 110 families consisting of Jews from various backgrounds (orthodox to secular) as well as non-Jews and intermarried families. Kehilat Ariel is a community where Jewish followers of Yeshua can enjoy their faith within their God-given heritage and non-Jews can learn more about the Jewish roots of their own faith in Yeshua. Together we continue to grow in our personal relationship with God as well as the connection with one another as a vibrant Messianic Jewish community in San Diego, California.
Kehilat Ariel exists to enrich the lives of our congregants by creating meaningful and inspiring Jewish moments that resonate with individuals and families through the generations. For us, the central focus for this is our personal relationship with God through His Mashiach.
Today we have several weekly services at our beautiful property in the Clairemont suburb of San Diego. Everyone is welcome no matter what background you may be from (Jew or Gentile, believer or simply curious). You are cordially invited to attend one of our events and we look forward to meeting you and your family soon!
KEHILAT ARIEL MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE
Baruchim Habaim! Welcome to Kehilat Ariel! Our congregation was planted in November 1981, by our Rabbi Barney Kasdan and his wife Liz with 17 people attending the first Shabbat service. The vision from day-one was to have a synagogue for followers of the Jewish Yeshua/Jesus. Today we have a membership of over 110 families consisting of Jews from various backgrounds (orthodox to secular) as well as non-Jews and intermarried families. Kehilat Ariel is a community where Jewish followers of Yeshua can enjoy their faith within their God-given heritage and non-Jews can learn more about the Jewish roots of their own faith in Yeshua. Together we continue to grow in our personal relationship with God as well as the connection with one another as a vibrant Messianic Jewish community in San Diego, California.
Kehilat Ariel exists to enrich the lives of our congregants by creating meaningful and inspiring Jewish moments that resonate with individuals and families through the generations. For us, the central focus for this is our personal relationship with God through His Mashiach.
Today we have several weekly services at our beautiful property in the Clairemont suburb of San Diego. Everyone is welcome no matter what background you may be from (Jew or Gentile, believer or simply curious). You are cordially invited to attend one of our events and we look forward to meeting you and your family soon!
We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his
love. “God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in
them.” 1 Yochanan/IJohn 4:16
We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his
love. “God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in
them.” 1 Yochanan/IJohn 4:16