Aviv Judea Messianic Congregation Profile Highlights Leadership, Beliefs, and Community Activities

Aviv Judea Messianic Congregation, led by Rabbi Corey Sylvester, was founded in 1978. The congregation identifies as a close-knit and multicultural community of Jewish and Gentile believers in Yeshua of Nazareth as the Jewish Messiah foretold in the Torah. Members uphold the belief in both the Covenants of the Bible, which they consider the inerrant word of God.

The congregation observes all Levitical Festivals and Holidays as outlined in the Torah. Their worship and daily practices maintain a Jewish form, aligning with the Biblical Sabbath. Services are held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon, with a Children’s Shabbat School at 11 a.m. and Havarah—Bible Study on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m.

On every Shabbat, the congregation gathers for a potluck lunch at noon, followed by a Rabbi’s Corner at 1 p.m. and Israeli/Messianic dancing at 2 p.m. These activities reflect the community’s commitment to both spiritual and cultural expression.

Locally, the congregation is involved in several ministries. They hold a march of remembrance for the Holocaust, offering a platform for reflection and unity. They also engage in dance and Bible outreach to convalescent homes, aiming to bring spiritual and physical comfort. Three times a year, the group meets with Biola and other Arab Christian and Messianic believers to pray for each other and the Middle East, fostering interfaith dialogue and peace.

Globally, Aviv Judea Messianic Congregation hosts a World Food Outreach, demonstrating their commitment to charity and hospitality. This initiative aligns with the biblical call to care for the vulnerable and to serve others with humility and mercy.

The congregation’s activities and beliefs reflect a dedication to both spiritual and communal service, emphasizing the importance of justice, mercy, and humble service as outlined in Micah 6:8. Their efforts to unite diverse communities through faith and action exemplify the themes of reconciliation and peacemaking.

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