Click on the resource that you are interested in and you will be directed to a separate web page or a downloadable version of the resource.

 
 

Holy Days

2024 Convocations and Festivals

Click here to download a PDF list of the convocations and festivals for 2024. Check back here and the Current Happenings page for changes to logistics related to convocations, festivals, and event details.

Holy Convocations

The following page is a list of the convocations and festivals and their descriptions.


Passover

Seder Essentials

 

In this video, you will find descriptions of the various components of the Seder and how to best celebrate it according to the Biblical commands, as well as some fun traditional elements.

Haggadah

The Haggadah is a text that sets forth the order of the Passover Seder. Use this document to facilitate a Passover seder in your home.

Tradition of Unleavened Bread

 

This is our current understanding of the texts surrounding the week of Unleavened Bread.

Seder Plate Set-up

 

The Seder plate is an essential to every Passover Seder meal. We demonstrate all of the important elements in this video, including the lamb shank bone (zeroa), charoset, bitter herbs (maror), parsley, and saltwater.


Hanukkah

A Messianic Hanukkah Guide

The following is an outline for how you can gather your family and friends in your home for Hanukkah which will enrich your lives in many different ways. Included is a different Hanukkiah Guide than the one below as well as discussion questions.

A Messianic Hanukkiah and Blessings Guide

As you prepare for the Hanukkah season, use this guide to lead you in preparing your Hanukkiah and reciting blessings over the Hanukkiah on each night of Hanukkah.

Hanukkah Reading Plan

As you prepare for the Hanukkah season, use this reading plan as a tool help you grow in wisdom and revelation.

Hanukkah Prep Playlist

Prepping for Hanukkah? Add a little festive music to set the Hanukkah mood.


Shabbat

In Home Shabbat Service Guide

Due to locations where there is not a Messianic Congregation available or due to circumstances where you are not allowed to gather in a Messianic Congregation, you may still be able to gather in your homes. The following is an outline for how you can gather your family and friends in your home to experience a Shabbat service that will enrich your lives in many different ways.

Erev Shabbat

 

Erev Shabbat is the evening that leads into the Shabbat. Learn how to run your own Erev Shabbat service with this easy guide!

Hand washing Ceremony

 

This is the liturgy for the hand washing ceremony which happens at the beginning of the Erev Shabbat service.

Havdalah

 

Havdalah is the service that occurs to close out the Shabbat. Learn how to run your own Havdalah service with this easy guide!

Children's Blessing

 

Learn how to say the Children's Blessing traditionally done on Shabbat! Click here to get the Children's Blessing as a PDF.

Erev Shabbat and Havdalah Blessings

 

Learn the multiple blessings used during the Friday night Erev Shabbat service and the Saturday night Havdalah service.


Miscellaneous

Biblically Appropriate Food List

This is a list of foods that are considered edible and inedible based on Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14.

The Validity and Value of the Woman's Head Covering

 

Should believing women wear a head covering? This is our current understanding on head covering.

The Reminders: Tzitzit and Tallit

An explanation of Tzitziot and Tallit.

Glossary of Terms

This is a glossary of transliterated Hebrew words.


Purim

Purim Jeopardy

As you prepare for in home Purim partys, we wanted to provide a fun resource for your party. Click the button below to download it!