What to Expect
We want your visit to our congregation to be warm, welcoming, and worshipful. We hope that these questions and answers will help you to get to know more about us. If you have any further questions before or after your visit, feel free to contact us at info@beitzayit.org.
Q. WHAT ARE BEIT ZAYIT’S SERVICES LIKE?
A. In our Shabbat morning service, we utilize a Messianic Jewish Siddur (prayer book) and follow the order for the Shacharit prayer service. We also have a music/worship set, a Torah reading and a short teaching. Most of the prayers are in transliterated Hebrew and include an English translation.The service typically ends around noon. At the conclusion of our service we have Kiddish (blessing over the wine and challah).
We then we have Oneg (lunch). Lunch is pot luck. We love for guests to stay and join us for lunch.
At 1:30pm we pivot to Torah Club. Torah Club is interactive and typically quite lively! You can sit in to preview Torah Club twice before committing to participate regularly. Torah Club is usually finished at 3:00pm.
Q. WHAT IS APPROPRIATE DRESS FOR BEIT ZAYIT?
A. We have a range of dress. Generally speaking, our folks dress business casual. With whatever you wear, please reflect modesty.
Kippot (head coverings) are available for men to wear. There is a basket of kippot on the beitzayit.org information table. Help yourself!
Q. DO I HAVE TO BE JEWISH TO VISIT?
A. No. While we are a Messianic congregation, with a Messianic Jewish structure for worship, we have both Jews and non-Jews that are a part of our congregation.
Q. I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT MESSIANIC JUDAISM. IS THERE SOMEONE I CAN TALK TO?
A. We love questions! The best thing to do is to visit us on a Shabbat. Or you are welcome to email your questions to us at info@beitzayit.org.
Q. IS BEIT ZAYIT PART OF AN ASSOCIATION OR DENOMINATION WITHIN MESSIANIC JUDAISM?
A. No, Beit Zayit currently gives a tenth of all funds donated to First Fruits of Zion and consider them to be our spiritual head. For more info on FFOZ, go to ffoz.org
Q. WHAT IS THE BEIT ZAYIT STATEMENT OF FAITH?
A. Our statement of faith can be found here. Our mission and vision statements can be found here.
Q. HOW DO I STAY IN TOUCH WITH WHAT’S HAPPENING AT BEIT ZAYIT?
A. Email info@beitzayit.org and we will be happy to add you to our Beit Zayit Friends email list. This will keep you in the loop for all holiday and special events. We recommend that you also like our page on Facebook to keep up with what’s happening.
Q. DO THE ELDERS AT BEIT ZAYIT ACCEPT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS FOR GROUPS TO LEARN ABOUT MESSIANIC JUDAISM?
A. Yes, we would be happy to discuss a speaking opportunity with your group. Email info@beitzayit.org and we can discuss arrangements.