Plan a visit

What to expect

You’re welcome exactly as you are. No prior knowledge needed, no pressure, nothing expected of you. Here’s everything a first visit involves.

Shabbat service: every Saturday 10:30am

38 St Johns Road, Meadowbank, Auckland · free parking on site

021 674 040 · 021 0280 8194

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Shabbat activities

On Shabbat, we typically have the following going on:

From 10:10am

Before the service. Our men and boys go to prayers in the side room in preparation for the service, and our ladies and girls dance the Davidic pre-service dance, setting the stage for worship.

10:30am

Shabbat service. Our weekly Shabbat morning service in the main hall: worship in English and Hebrew, the weekly Torah portion, teaching from the Scriptures, and prayer.

About 12:15pm

Oneg. The service finishes around 12:15 to 12:30pm and we share a community oneg, a meal together: tea, coffee, something sweet, and often a full meal.

Until 3pm

Bible discussion. After the oneg, we return for Bible discussion on the Torah portion of the day.

What to wear

You don’t need to dress up. Just come as you are.

Parking & access

Free parking on site.

No Hebrew needed

You don’t need to know Hebrew. Hebrew is always explained so newcomers can follow easily.

Children

Kids are welcome and included. Noise is normal — families are part of the kehilah.

Common questions

Do I need to be Jewish to come?

Not at all. Our kehilah is a mix of Jewish and non-Jewish believers, plus plenty of curious visitors. Everyone is welcome at everything we do.

Is this a church or a synagogue?

A bit of both, honestly. We follow Yeshua (Jesus) as Messiah, and we worship in a Jewish rhythm — Shabbat, the Torah portions, the feasts. Think of it as the earliest form of the faith.

Will I be asked to do anything?

No. You won’t be singled out. You can sit, listen, sing if you like, and leave when you want. Nobody will ask you to stand up, give anything, or explain yourself.

What about my kids?

Kids are welcome and included. Noise is normal — families are part of the kehilah.

How long does it go?

The service runs from 10:30am until about 12:15 to 12:30pm. Then we share a meal together (the oneg), and anyone who’d like to stays on for Bible discussion until 3pm. Stay for as much or as little as you like.

Should I bring food?

Bring something if you want, but you don’t have to.

Let us know you’re coming

Email or call and we’ll save you a seat and a cuppa. Questions are welcome too.

Email us Call 021 674 040

Our email: haderechyeshuanz@gmail.com