Announcements for October 24, 2026
Shabbat Lech Lecha – 13 Cheshvan 5787
B’reisheet / Genesis 12:1-17:27
Yeshayahu / Isaiah 40:27-41:16
Yochanan / John 8:51-58
PRAYER MINYAN AND MESSIANIC JEWISH INSTITUTE— “Confirmation Class” at 7pm. This is one of the requirements to be confirmed into Messianic Judaism. Topics will include Jewish history, Holy Days and philosophy of Messianic Judaism $60 fee. New 7-week class starting Nov. 3, “Maimonides 13 Principles of the Jewish Faith.” Meet at KA or contact our office for the zoom link.
SIGN UP FOR THE UMJC REGION GATHERING—Join many UMJC members on Sun. Oct. 25 from 1:00pm-7:30pm at Beth Emunah Synagogue in Agoura Hills, CA for fellowship, worship, teachings, dance, food and more! Check out umjc.org for more information and to register. $25 per person to include a catered dinner.
MEN’S MINYAN BREAKFAST—All men and sons are invited to join us on Sun. Nov. 1 at 7:30am for prayer, breakfast, and an edifying speaker. $5 donation for breakfast. Bring your tallis, tefillin, and a Jewish friend.
ANTISEMITISM TASK FORCE SAN DIEGO—Join Christian & Jewish Alliance in Uniting with Israel against antisemitism, Sun. Nov. 1 6pm-8pm in Carlsbad. Register at cja.betterworld.org to get the exact location info closer to the event. Tickets are $18. Am Yisrael Chai!
LAURIE HERLICKMAN MEMORIAL SERVICE—We will be celebrating the life of this beloved KA member on Sat. Nov. 14 at 2pm at the synagogue. Please talk to Mike or Ruthie Hammer if you have something 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, “Just for the pun of it!” We will be joined by Dr. Richard Lederer, an author, speaker, linguist, and comedian. There is also a silent auction, including a chance to have dinner with Dr. Lederer! 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!
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. Led by our Rabbi Barney Kasdan. There is also a Youth Adventure Tour with international youth at the same time. 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.
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There are many good opportunities to connect personally and we will be looking for you. Bring the family and feel free to invite a friend. Also, a word of thanks to those who have financially supported our Messianic Jewish ministry. There is a “Give” link on our website.