Tisha b’Av – A Dark Day with a Messianic Hope; July/August 2019
The Jewish calendar is filled with all sorts of fun and inspiring days. Whether it be the joy of lighting the Hanukkah
About Rabbi Barney Kasdan
Rabbi Barney Kasdan has been a believer in Yeshua since 1971 and is the founding Rabbi of Kehilat Ariel Messianic Synagogue since 1981. He holds degrees from Biola University (BA History), Talbot School of Theology (M.Div.) and completed one year of graduate studies at the University of Judaism in Los Angeles. Rabbi Kasdan has served in various positions in the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations (UMJC) including as its President from 1998-2002. He has written numerous articles on Messianic Judaism and is the author of the popular books God’s Appointed Times and God’s Appointed Customs as well as his latest 400-page commentary entitled “Matthew Presents Yeshua, King Messiah” (all by Messianic Jewish Publications). In addition to his congregational duties, he serves as a chaplain for the San Diego Police Department. Rabbi Barney and his wife Liz (also a Messianic Jew) reside in San Diego and have four grown children.No Place for Hate…Again!? May/June 2019
(This article is an adapted reprint from the Pittsburgh tragedy 6 months ago). Our hearts are breaking. On a weekend that was
3 Reasons Why Messianic Jews Believe the Scriptures March/April 2019
#1 Claims of Inspiration (continued from last newsletter) Even with this small sampling of verses (Proverbs 30:5-6; Psalm 19:7-9, etc), it soon
3 Reasons Why Messianic Jews Believe the Scriptures
You don’t have to go far today to realize that there is a resurgence of interest in the ancient book known as
Yom Hashoah – Remembering the Lessons of the Holocaust
It defies logic. It is almost incomprehensible. How can we imagine the depths of the Holocaust? Six million people murdered simply because
On Purim G-d Remembers Israel
In the late winter, we come to one of the most unusual holidays on the Jewish calendar called Purim. Even the name
The Cup of Elijah
I have to admit that Passover is my favorite holiday. There is no other celebration that has so much symbolism (even a
God’s Sign On Yom Kippur
As we move into the changes of the Fall season, the Jewish community is gearing up for the most important holy days
No Place for Hate – November/December 2018
Our hearts are breaking. On a weekend that was supposed to be devoted to the international celebration of Shabbat, the Shabbat
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah occurs on the first and second days of Tishri. In Hebrew, Rosh Hashanah means, literally, "head of the year" or