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Kerem El is a place that seeks to provide a loving and secure
environment for all who seek a vibrant and personal relationship with HaShem
(G-d), and desire to become “am hakodesh” (a holy people).
We believe in the one true G-d of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and support
the nation of Israel.
We believe that Yeshua (Jesus) is the promised Messiah as presented by
the prophets of old in the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures).
He is the Hope of our Jewish people as described in the Brit Chadashah
(New Covenant Scriptures). We, as a Messianic Jewish congregation gather together for worship, study and fellowship as an expression of the Jewish roots of our faith.
From the Rabbi Welcome to Kerem El Messianic Synagogue. Our order of service incorporates Davidic praise and worship with elements of traditional liturgy that were present even in Biblical times. We are blessed to see our synagogue as a House of prayer for both Jew and non-Jew (Isaiah 56:7-8) I trust that you will feel at home with our mishpocha (family) and I encourage you to express your needs. Shalom Rabbi Yaacov Zamstein
We Believe With Perfect Faith…. 1. In one G-d who is "echad" and eternal, as declared in the Shema. (Deuteronomy 6:4) 2. That Yeshua is the Messiah of Israel as foretold by the prophets in the Tanach. (Psalm 2) 3. In the guidance of the Ruach Ha Kodesh, (Holy Spirit) and the redemptive work of the Messiah. 4. That the entire Torah (vru,) was given by G-d to Moses, our teacher, and is foundational to the interpretation of all scripture. 5. That all the words of the Prophets, (owtwcb) and the Writings (owcu,f) are true. 6. That the Bible, consisting of the Torah, Prophets, Writings, and the Accounts of Yeshua, including the letters, are the inspired, infallible and authoritative Word of G-d. 7. In the coming of the Messiah, and even though He may delay, nevertheless we anticipate every day that He will come. (Jeremiah 23:5 ) (13 Principles of Faith) 8. In the resurrection of the dead, everyone found written in the book will be delivered. "Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life and some to shame and everlasting contempt.” (Daniel 12:1-2) 9. In G-d’s eternal covenant with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and their descendants as a holy nation. (Jeremiah 31:35-36) 10. That G-d is gathering the Jewish people and assembling them out of the countries where they have been scattered and He is restoring them to their own land which He gave to their fathers as an eternal possession. (Ezekiel 11:17) Kippah (yarmulke) and Tallit It is customary for males to wear a kippah while attending services in a synagogue. It is a sign of submission to G-d. This custom is patterned after the priests in Biblical days, who were commanded to wear head coverings while serving in the Temple (Exodus 28:40). It is also customary for men to wear a tallit (prayer shawl) during day services. This is in fulfillment of Numbers 15:38-40. Every male must wear both a kippah and a tallit while handling the Torah scrolls. It is also customary for women to cover their heads with a shawl or head covering before approaching or holding the Torah scrolls. The Name of G-d The Biblical four-letter Hebrew name of G-d (vuvh) cannot be pronounced. The correct vowels are unknown. Therefore, when reading the liturgical portions, the Hebrew letters comprising “The Name” are pronounced ‘Adonai’, which means ‘L-rd’. The name ‘Elohim’ in liturgy refers to the Most High G-d. YESHUA Names and their meanings are very important to G-d. Remember, He changed Avram to Avraham (Genesis 17:5), Sarai to Sarah (Genesis 17:15), Ya’acov (Jacob) to Israel (Genesis 32:28). Knowing this, it is not surprising that G-d would choose a name for His Son that would have significant prophetic meaning. Unfortunately, the English name ‘Jesus’ used by many in the Body of Messiah, has no literal meaning. It is perhaps an English transliteration (not translation) of the Greek transliteration, of the original Hebrew. In contrast, ‘yeshua’, even in Modern Hebrew, literally means ‘salvation’. “She will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Yeshua (salvation), because he will save his people from their sin.” (Matthew 1:21)
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