MESSIANIC JEWISH INSTITUTE OF SAN DIEGO

Purpose & Goals

Since 1981, Kehilat Ariel Messianic Synagogue has ministered to the Jewish community as well as the Christian community regarding the Jewish roots of the New Testament faith in Yeshua.  As the Messianic Jewish community has continued to grow, many felt the need for further instruction in the Jewish foundations of the Scriptures, both Tanakh and New Covenant.  It is for this purpose that the Messianic Jewish Institute of San Diego was founded in 1998.  The Institute provides a comprehensive educational program specializing in the area of Jewish studies as it relates to the Bible.  The goal of these studies is to equip students to have a fuller understanding of their personal faith and to strengthen their walk with Messiah.  Likewise, the Institute provides a program of studies to prepare future leaders within the Messianic Jewish movement either as rabbis, leaders or lay workers.  Whether you feel a call to full time ministry or simply want to enhance your personal spiritual growth, the Messianic Jewish Institute of San Diego offers a distinctive program to take you forward in your walk with Yeshua.  Join us for these exciting classes as we rediscover the fullness of our heritage in the Messiah!

Rabbi Barney Kasdan
Executive Director

Curriculum

The MJISD offers an 18-course program that gives a comprehensive understanding of the faith in Yeshua from a Jewish perspective.  Most courses are in a 10-hour format to dig deeply into the selected topic.  Likewise, there are periodic intensive, one-day classes that allow the student to concentrate their time on a given topic. There is an opportunity to earn a “Certificate of Messianic Jewish Studies” which is awarded upon completion of seven courses and the completion of a Final Exam.  The courses may be chosen from the following 18 core courses:

In addition to these core courses, there are various electives offered in Jewish studies and Bible.

Instructors

All the courses of the MJISD are taught by credentialed, Messianic Jewish leaders who bring years of experience and a unique insight into the understanding of the Scriptures in its Jewish context.  Those who have presented classes include:

Rabbi Barney Kasdan (M.Div.), Kehilat Ariel Messianic Synagogue, San Diego, CA
Rabbi Elliot Klayman, Kehilat Ariel Messianic Synagogue, San Diego, CA
Rabbi Dr. David Friedman, former Dean at Israel College of the Bible, Jerusalem, Israel.
Rabbi Dr. John Fischer, Rosh Yeshiva Netzer David, Clearwater, FL
Rabbi Jamie Cowen (M.A.) Israel
Rabbi Dr. Stuart Dauermann, Ahavat Zion Messianic Synagogue, Santa Monica, CA
Rabbi Dr. Seth Klayman, Shaarei Shalom Synagogue, Cary, NC.
Reform Rabbi Leonard Zoll, retired, San Diego, CA

Course Fees and Auditing

Individual Course Costs:  $60 plus books and materials (12-hour class)
The same fee applies to those who wish to audit the classes (no Final Exam required).

Correspondence Course Study

Many of the classes are available for distance learning through our MJISD blog.  Contact the office for further information.
Whether you are Jewish or not, a believer or just curious, we invite you to grow in your understanding of the Jewish foundations of both the Hebrew Scriptures as well as the Jewish Jesus.  Contact our office for information regarding upcoming classes.

Messianic Jewish Institute of San Diego
5185 Acuna Street
San Diego, CA 92117
858-430-6433
email:  mjisd@kehilatariel.org