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Worship Services
Our
Shabbat
services
are
filled
with
the
presence
of
the
Ruach
HaKodesh
(Holy
Spirit).
Elements
of
the
service
have
been
practiced
since
the
time of Moses. You will hear the shofar blow and prayers from the Second Temple era similar to those heard and spoken by Yeshua.
We
engage
the
L-rd
through
song
and
praise,
including
dancing
the
Torah
around
the
sanctuary.
We
enter
into
the
Holy
of
Holies
through
a
moving
time
of
worship.
Be
inspired
and
grow
through
messages
grounded
in
Scripture
and
made
alive
in
applications
relevant
to
all.
Scripture tells us to “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy." Exodus 20:8.
Yom (morning) Shabbat
Are held every Saturday morning at 11:00 am,
preceeded by 20 minutes of prayer,
All are welcome at Beth Hallel Messianic Jewish Congregation of Birmingham. As our name implies, we are a
Messianic Jewish congregation made up of Jews and Gentiles who together worship the G-d of Abraham,
Isaac, and Jacob through a relationship with the Jewish Messiah, Yeshua (Jesus).
At every Beth Hallel service, study, and event, you will rejoice in the richness of Jewish traditions as we come
together in unity, celebrating the Word of G-d from Genesis through Revelation. We are eager to meet you!
Our FAQ page will answer a lot of common questions. Also, please contact us if you desire more information.
Shalom,
Rabbi David & Rebbetzin Leslye Schneier
Erev (evening) Shabbat
Every Friday night @ 7:00 pm,
preceeded by 20 minutes of prayer.
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B'reisheet, Bereshit, Bereishit, Bereshis, Bereishis, or B'reshith (בְּרֵאשִׁית—Hebrew for "in
beginning" or "in the beginning," the first word in the parashah) is the first weekly Torah
portion (פָּרָשָׁה, parashah) in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. The parashah consists of
Genesis 1:1–6:8. In the parashah, God creates the heavens, the world, Adam and Eve, and
Sabbath. A serpent convinces Eve, who then invites Adam, to eat the fruit of the tree of the
knowledge of good and evil, which God had forbidden to them. God curses the ground for their
sake and expels them from the Garden of Eden. One of their sons, Cain, kills his brother Abel
out of jealousy. Adam and Eve have other children, whose descendants populate the Earth.
Each generation becomes more and more degenerate until God decides to destroy humanity.
Only one person, Noah, finds God's favor.
Rabbi David & Rebbetzin Leslye Schneier
David & Leslye Schneier placed their trust in Yeshua as their Messiah after several years of searching for
the truth of the universe decades ago. They are both licensed attorneys but are not practicing law at this
time.
The transformation from being lawyers to living in Odessa, Ukraine and where David was the Rabbi and
Leslye was the Rebbetzin came as a result of working with Russian Jewish immigrants in the U.S. and
seeing their spiritual hunger. In 1995, the Schneiers were invited to move to Ukraine to work in a “Hear O
Israel” Jewish music and dance festival where 60,000 people attended. Following the festival, they helped
plant the Gates of Zion Congregation in Odessa. David and Leslye led that congregation from 1996 to
2007. They continue to be senior leaders of that congregation but installed a local couple to lead it since
2007. At present they work with 32 Messianic congregations in all of Europe. The Odessa congregation is
specifically involved in aid to Holocaust survivors, orphans, alcohol and drug addicted people, the sick, and
the poor.
The Schneiers moved from Ukraine to France in September, 2007, to help encourage a Messianic Jewish
movement in all of Europe. France has the third largest Jewish population in the world (650,000) which
includes the sum of (a) the 'core' Jewish population of a certain country and all people with Jewish parents.
There are only two Messianic congregations France that they are aware of. France also has Europe’s largest
Muslim population of 6 million which is almost 8.8% of the total population of France as of 2016. They
have worked with Messianic leaders in France, Belgium, The Netherlands, England, the UK, Czech Republic,
Italy, Russia, Romania, Belarus, Finland, Ukraine Crimea and New Zealand, as well as with Pastors in those
countries. David has been the IAMCS representative for all of Europe (Western, Central and Eastern) since
2007. There are 32 affiliated IAMCS congregations in Europe and about 150 worldwide.
Most recently, in September of 2013, David and Leslye, accepted the positions as Rabbi and Rebbetzin of
Beth Hallel Messianic Congregation in Birmingham, AL, and moved the base of their international ministry
there. They continue to work with congregations and leaders in Europe while leading this local
congregation in the US.
They officially became leaders of Beth Hallel Messianic Congregation on November 8, 2013. Since that
time, Beth Hallel has moved forward under their leadership in Jewish worship, dance, liturgy, the Lord's
apponted times including Shabbat and teaching from the entire Sciptures, Genesis to Revelation. An
important part of their ministry is to connect with local churches and governmental leaders who have a
heart for the salvation of Jewish people. The celebration of the appointed times of the L-rd including
Shabbat have been deepened in worship through Adonai's word. Their vision is for Beth Hallel to be a
believing community that is a light to Birmingham, Alabama, our nation, and the world going to the Jew
first and also the nations.
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“Beth”
comes
from
the
Hebrew
word,
“beit”
meaning
“house”
and
“Hallel”
is
Hebrew
for
“praise.”
Beth
Hallel
literally
means
“House
of
Praise.”
Beth
Hallel
Birmingham
was
founded
in
2007.
It
is
part
of
the
International
Association
of
Messianic
Congregations
and
Synagogues
(IAMCS)
and
the Messianic Jewish Alliance of America (MJAA).
The
congregation
has
grown
from
a
handful
of
people
to
hundreds
joining
in
worship
of
the
G-d
of
Abraham,
Isaac,
and
Jacob
through
the
Jewish
Messiah,
Yeshua.
Our
special
events,
such
as
Passover
and
the
Feasts,
draw
those
who
seek
a
powerful
experience
of
Messianic
faith;
many
thirst
for
deep
knowledge
of
G-d’s
entire
Plan
from Genesis through Revelation.
We
are
located
on
a
beautiful
campus
with
over
50,000
sq.
ft.
of
meeting
space
on
an
easily accessible six-acre property in Hoover.
Our
members
are
Jews
who
have
accepted
the
Jewish
Messiah,
along
with
Gentile
believers
in
Yeshua
(Jesus),
who
desire
to
experience
the
Hebraic
origin
of
faith,
and
to
worship
in
the
same
manner
and
on
the
same
appointed
times
as
did
Yeshua
when
He walked the earth.
Many
of
our
married
couples
represent
the
biblical
“One
New
Man”
of
Ephesians
2:11-22,
that
is,
one
spouse
is
Jewish
and
the
other
is
Gentile.
At
Beth
Hallel,
both
are
at
home,
growing
in
faith
and
fullness
of
the
identity
into
which
each
was
born.
Their
children also grow up grounded in the Word in a context that fully expresses unity in Messiah.
Beth
Hallel
works
hard
to
reach
all
people
with
the
good
news
that
Messiah
has
come,
to
the
Jew
first
and
also
to
the
Gentiles.
Romans
1:16.
Beth
Hallel
teaches
the
Scriptures
in
ways
that
will
help
you
grow
in
faith,
find
G-d’s
purposes
for
your
life,
and
serve in the Kingdom.
About Beth Hallel
Who We Are
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What’s Happening at Beth Hallel
Something Fun, Educational, or Interesting is always happening at Beth Hallel. Please click the images below to expand them to see the
information. The calendar below is updated constantly, so please check back often for updates. Once you find something that interests you
on the calendar, click the event name for more info and you will even be given the option to add the event to your own Google calendar.
We look forward to having you join us!
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Why Give?
G-d
is
generous,
and
so
He
calls
us
to
be
as
well.
What
we
do
with
the
blessings
G-d
has
given
us
shows
the
world
where
our
hearts
are.
We
want
to
glorify
G-d
with
every
aspect
of
our
lives,
and
that
includes
what
we
do
with
our
finances.
Tithes
and
offerings
are
as
old
as
Abraham
and
Melchizedek
(Genesis
14:17-20).
The
Bible
sets
a
standard
of
giving
back
to
the
L-rd
as
10%
of
your
gross
income.
All
offerings
are
tax
deductible.
Beth Hallel is a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation. Donations, tithes, and offerings are tax-deductible.
Place your offering
in the treasure chests
located in the
sanctuary and foyer
during Shabbat services
Mail your offering to
Beth Hallel
2230 Sumpter Street
Hoover, AL 35226
Set up Bill Pay
or automatic draft
with your bank
Text To Give by texing
256-639-4461
in the message box type
GIVE and follow the simpe
instructions in the reply
Missions and Outreach
Beth
Hallel
tithes
10%
(often
more)
of
its
annual
budget
to
a
variety
of
local
and
international
outreach
opportunities.
You
may
wish
to
contribute
an
additional
amount,
above
and
beyond
your
tithe,
to
one
of
these
important
Kingdom
works.
Recently,
Beth
Hallel
was
insrumental
in
providing
a
dozen
generators
to
bombed
out
Messianic
Jewish
Synagogues across war torn Ukriane.
Rosh Chodesh Offerings
G-d
asks
that
the
beginning
of
every
month,
each
new
moon,
is
celebrated
–
that’s
twelve
new
beginnings
instead
of
one!
This
is
called
“Rosh
Chodesh”,
or
“head
of
the
month”.
It’s
interesting
that
the
word
for
month,
“chodesh”,
is from the root word for new: “chadash”.
G-d
appointed
the
sun
and
the
moon
as
signs
for
His
“appointed times.” Genesis 1:14
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Frequently Asked Questions
We know you have many questions, and we are always more than glad to answers them! Below are just a few of the top
questions to get you started. If your question is not answered here, you are always welcome to ask in person,
by calling 205-822-2510. Or by emailing: info@shalombirmingham.com
What Does Beth Hallel Mean?
“Beth” comes from the Hebrew word, “beit” meaning
“house” and “Hallel” is Hebrew for “praise.” Beth Hallel
means “House of Praise.”
I don’t know Hebrew, so…?
All of our services are chanted in both Hebrew and English.
We use prayers, passed down for thousands of years…
Many of which, Yeshua (Jesus himself would have used.
The entire content of teh service is projected on large
screens to make it easier to participate.
Do I need to bring anything?
Absolutely not! Bring your bible, if you wish. Bibles and
Siddurs (prayer books) are located in the back of the pews.
We celebrate Rosh Chodesh (head of the month) with a
“potluck” style meal. We encourage you to bring your
favorite dish and join us. We’d love to know you better!
Why do you use L-rd and G-d?
Tradition and respect. This is a traditional Jewish way to
show respect for the holy names of G-d.
What is the attire for service?
Beth Hallel encourages you to dress nicely, but
comfortably. You will be comfortable at Beth Hallel in
anything from professional attire to business casual. If you
are a man who owns a tallit or a kippah, you are welcome
to bring and wear them both.
I’m not Jewish. Can I attend?
Yes, and you can become a member, too. Beth Hallel is a
place where both Jewish and Gentile individuals join
together to worship the Messiah Yeshua (Jesus) in a Jewish
and Biblical way.
Do I need to Convert?
The Answer is No. Conversion to “Judaism” is to a people
group and not to the religion. The Apostle Paul believed
that Israel and the Righteous among the Nations, while
retaining their distinct identities, must offer joint worship to
G-d. In the New Covenant community, discrimination
between Jews and non-Jews was now forbidden; while
functional distinction between them was rightfully upheld.
Where is Beth Hallel Located?
We are located at 2230 Sumpter Street in Hoover.
Conveniently located near Alford avenue, just off I-65.
Please see our “Contact Us” page for convenient Google
map directions.
Can I bring my children?
Absolutely! We encourage it! They are our future! There are
enriching classes available for young children. These
classes are held during the service. There is also a nursery
available for newborn children to age 3.
What is Messianic Judaism?
Messianic Judaism falls into a branch of Judaism known as
Chasidic Judaism. Chasidic Judaism is based on love for
your fellow Jew/Person, connection to G-d and joyous
observance of G-d’s instructions (Torah). The major
difference between Messianic Judaism and Chasidic
Judaism is that Messianic Judaism believes that Yeshua
(Jesus) IS the promised Messiah, and we follow Him as our
Chief Rabbi.
