Welcome to
Congregation Or Shalom
Join Rabbi Hassan and Rebbetzin Markita Brooks for Erev Shabbat Services on Fridays from 7pm to 8:45pm and Messianic Midrash Bible Studies on Wednesdays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
About Us
Mission
Congregation Or Shalom is a Torah-observant Messianic Jewish Synagogue in Richmond, VA, welcoming Jews and non-Jews. "Or Shalom" means "Light of Peace" in Hebrew. Our prayer is that our Messiah uses this congregation in His mission "to give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace (Luke 1:79)". We invite you to become a part of our mishpochah (family) and join us for weekly Erev Shabbat Services and Bible Studies.
Faith & Works
We are believers in Messiah Yeshua, the Son of God, who delivers us from sin and saves our souls. Our doctrine is comprised of the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, revealing and confirming itself. We are Torah-observant proclaimers of the Good News from Zion.
Our weekly Erev Shabbat Services are a wonderful way to enter into Shabbat Shalom with the sounding of the shofar, lighting Shabbat candles, singing traditional Hebrew liturgy (complete with transliterations and English translations, so everyone can follow along and participate) and experiencing inspiring Messianic worship, blessings and drashim (messages). We teach beginning Biblical Hebrew during our weekly Messianic Midrash Bible Studies for a deeper connection to Torah and the traditions of our fathers, as well as empowerment to live an abundant life in Messiah Yeshua.
Leadership
Congregation Or Shalom is a member of the International Alliance of Messianic Congregations and Synagogues (IAMCS). This congregation is led by Rabbi Hassan and Rebbetzin Markita Brooks together. Both of them deliver drashim (inspired messages, sermons) and teach men and women (see Judges 4:4, Acts 18:26, Romans 16:3). Rabbi Hassan is a US Army Veteran, and he has been a business owner for over 20 years. He has a heart for outreach and encouraging those who are challenged, including those experiencing mental health issues, as this was his training in the Army. He also leads a men's fellowship to guide men into personal leadership and shalom. Rebbetzin Markita is the founder of The Truth In The Spirit, the Invitation Movement, and Kingdom Wealth, LLC. She has a love for children and supporting families, while facilitating inner healing and reconciliation between people. She also leads a women's Bible Study and fellowship, called the Godly Woman.
Service Times
Wednesdays at 7pm -- Messianic Midrash Bible Study
Fridays at 7pm -- Erev Shabbat Service
Visit our Services & Bible Studies page for more info. Visit our Events page for more information.
Contact Us
We hope to worship our Messiah with you soon!
Congregation Or Shalom
Shabbat Services and Bible Studies held at 4915 Radford Ave., Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23230 in the Women's Business Center RVA
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