About
History
Founded in 1980, Ohev Yisrael (pronunced: oh-hev yis-r’eye-el and translated as “lover of Israel” referring to Yeshua as the one who loves Israel) is a Messianic Jewish Congregation located in Newington, VA. We are comprised of members primarily from Washington, DC metropolitan area (VA, MD, and DC).
Vision
Ohev Yisrael is a Messianic Jewish Congregation that seeks to provide a congregational home for Jewish believers in Yeshua (Jesus Christ) and for believing Gentiles called to serve Yeshua within the Messianic Jewish Community.
What we believe
We believe that, according to the Tanakh and the Brit Chadesha (New Covenant), Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus the Messiah) died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day.
We worship the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in a style reflective of first century synagogues where followers of Yeshua from both Jewish and non-Jewish backgrounds assembled in unity.
Our worship and observances seek to fulfill Yeshua’s words for true worshippers, blending together the Torah (The Word of God) and Ruach Hakodesh (Holy Spirit).
Leadership
Senior Elder: Michael Rudolph
Z’keiniym (Elders): Scott Moore, Bruce Bakaysa
Shamashim (Deacons): Dennis Sollenberger, Carl Pearson, Bob Blicksilver, Jim Eadie, and Steven Caldwell
Services, Times and Location
Erev Shabbat - 8pm on the Fridays prior to Rosh Chodesh (the New Moon)
Shabbat Services – 10am on Saturdays
Chavurah Groups – Midweek nights (see Chavurah Groups schedule)
Special Interest Groups – Haaretz (The Land) and Hispanic Group
Location – Ohev Yisrael is located off I-95 at Exit 166A/Fairfax County Parkway. Make a left at the traffic light onto Terminal Rd. Follow the road around to the left and park in the second area on your left.