Announcements for September 5, 2026
Shabbat Nitzavim/Vayelech – 23 Elul 5786
Devarim / Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30
Yeshayahu / Isaiah 61:10-63:9
Yochanan / John 12:41-50
PRAYER MINYAN AND MESSIANIC JEWISH INSTITUTE— New 5-week course, “Confirmation Class” starts on Tuesday, September 8th 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. Meet at KA or contact our office for the zoom link.
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 and Rebbetzin Liz! There is also a Youth Adventure Tour with international youth at the same time. Go to umjc.org for more details.
SAVE THE DATE FOR 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.
ROSH HASHANAH AND THE START OF THE HIGH HOLY DAYS—Fri. Sept. 11, 7:30pm. Mark your calendars for this most important time of year. There will be a full slate of services provided by our Messianic Synagogue. Services are free but you must have a reservation if non-member. Register HERE for free.
Rosh Hashanah PM: Fri. Sept. 11, 7:30pm
Rosh Hashanah AM: Sat. Sept. 12, 10:30am
Tashlich and Mikveh: Sun. Sept. 13, 4:00pm at La Jolla Shores
Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre): Sun. Sept. 20, 7:30pm
Yom Kippur: Mon. Sept. 21, 10:30am and Neilah, 5:30pm
Sukkot: Sat. Sept. 26, 10:30am
Shemini Atzeret: Sat. Oct. 3, 10:30am and Simchat Torah at 7pm
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.