About Us
BETH MESSIAH MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE
At Beth Messiah, we as Messianic Jews believe Yeshua (Jesus in Hebrew) is the Messiah, live a Jewish lifestyle, raise our children to be Jewish, and worship the G-d of Israel in Jewish manner.
Messianic Synagogues are the heart of the Messianic Movement. Messianic Judaism is a movement of Jewish people from all walks of life who believe that Yeshua is the promised Messiah and the Savior for Israel and the world. Messianic Jews have not stopped being Jewish. On the contrary, we have continued to remain strongly Jewish in our identity, lifestyle and belief that Yeshua is the Jewish Messiah and the fulfillment of true Biblical Judaism.
Messianic Judaism differs from Modern Rabbinic Judaism in that it predates the destruction of the second temple (70 CE) and focuses on the requirements of the Sacrificial System according to Torah (the five books of Moses). After the destruction of the Temple, the Rabbis reorganized Judaism, adding many new laws, rules, and traditions. Today, their writings and commentaries (the Talmud etc.) form the foundation of Rabbinic Judaism.
Messianic Judaism relies totally on the Scriptures. Our Faith is the Judaism of the Bible (Biblical Judaism) and is centered around the Messiah and the worldwide salvation He brings. We have direct access to HaShem (G-d) because of the great atoning work of the Messiah Yeshua who is the fulfillment of true Biblical Judaism.
Historically, Yeshua was Jewish. He was raised in a Jewish home and ministered to the Jewish people in a Jewish land (Eretz Israel). The disciples were Jewish. The apostles were Jewish. The writers of the Brit Hadashah (New Covenant or New Testament) were Jewish, and for a time, the faith was strictly Jewish. It is estimated that more than one million Jewish people in the first century (CE) believed that Yeshua was the Messiah.
Today there are more than 300,000 Jewish believers in Yeshua in the U.S. alone. Messianic Synagogues are found all over the world including over 40 in Israel alone. Beth Yeshua Messianic Synagogue is a place for Jewish believers to stand together in united testimony of our Jewish Faith in Messiah Yeshua. Standing with us are many non-Jewish members who have a burden and love for the Jewish people. They understand what G-d is doing among the Jewish people, and have a “Ruth-like” calling to G-d’s chosen people.
Finally we wish to invite you to join with us. All Jewish believers need to consider the importance of continuing to live as a Jew and not assimilate away from the Jewish people. We have an eternal Covenant with G-d that goes back to Abraham. G-d has a purpose and calling for the nation of Israel and this covenant relationship is eternal (Genesis 17:1-8). All Jewish people are welcome to join us at any of our services. Our seating is always free and unassigned. Come and experience the joy of having a personal relationship with the G-d of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
Why Should Anyone Consider BETH MESSIAH?
Beth Messiah ties you to your roots. Together we share the common identity of the People of G-d If you are Jewish, the order of our joyous services will stir your soul. If you are Christian, our synagogue gives you a chance to explore your roots in the Messiah. All of our services are free with unassigned seating even on High Holy Days. We are English language friendly and provide babysitting service as well as classes for your children.
Each Saturday morning we gather as a family to share our hopes and our dreams. We also share one another’s burdens and troubles. Our teachings are geared to impart to you a working knowledge of G-d and the Holy Scriptures. Our worship is meant to inspire you to truly commune with our Father in Heaven. Our circle of friendship is open to all and our hope is that you might Join us at services.
“…Who has gone up to heaven
and come down?
Who has gathered up the wind
in the hollow of His hands?
Who has wrapped up the
waters in His cloak?
Who has established all
the ends of the earth?
What is His name, and
the name of His Son?
Surely you know!…”
(Proverbs 30:4)
Rabbi Judah Hungerman
Rabbi Hungerman received Messiah in 1976 after which he studied and taught as well as counseled for drug and occult ministries. Also for a time he became a counselor for the 700 club.
In 1978 he attended Messiah ‘78, the yearly conference of the MJAA and there he caught the Vision of Messianic Judaism. Answering a call of G-d, the doors of Beth Simcha Messianic Synagogue (now known as Beth Messiah) were opened on August 14,1987 for Erev Shabbat services on Friday evenings at 4500 Swift Rd.
Rabbi Hungerman received Shmeecah (Ordination) as a Messianic Rabbi under the auspices of the International Association of Messianic Congregations and Synagogues.
He became known in the community as an excellent Bible teacher when he had a Saturday morning radio program on WKZM called “Shalom in Yeshua” which lasted for several years.
Rabbi Hungerman has led several tours to Israel as well as being the Goodwill Ambassador to Europe. He has spoken in England, France, Belgium, Holland and has been to Russia to share the Vision of Messianic Judaism.
In 1992 a second synagogue, Beth Shiloh (now known as Beth Yeshua) Messianic Synagogue, was founded in South Fort Myers there Saturday Shabbat Services are held at 11:00 a.m. And in 1999, a third synagogue. Beth Shomrim Messianic Synagogue opened up its doors in Naples with Erev Shabbat services on Friday evenings at 8:00 P.M.
Although it looks like an extremely busy schedule he is always willing to go and speak and be part of any event that lifts up Yeshua as Messiah and help everyone to understand the Messianic Jewish movement which is growing rapidly in these Last Days.