Congregation Beth Hallel

What Congregation Beth Hallel does

Congregation Beth Hallel is a Messianic Jewish synagogue headquartered at 950 Pine Grove Road in Roswell, Georgia, north of Atlanta. Established in 1981 under the parent nonprofit Jewish Believers and Friends, Inc. (founded 1977), it operates as the first independent Messianic Jewish synagogue in the Southeast United States and is described as one of the largest Messianic Jewish synagogues in the world. The organization serves a membership of Jewish and Gentile believers who worship Yeshua (Jesus) as the promised Messiah while maintaining Jewish identity and liturgical practice, offering bilingual (Hebrew and English) Shabbat services, comprehensive Jewish holiday observances, and age-specific educational programming from nursery through high school.

The congregation operates from a 7-acre campus containing a synagogue building (completed 1985) and the Messianic Jewish Community Center (completed 1995, expanded 2003), which houses classrooms, offices, a gym, and a stage. Service and ministry offerings include weekly Erev Shabbat and Saturday Shabbat services, Tuesday night Scripture study, a B'nei Mitzvah program, Temple Teens, College Ministry, Kesher (young adults ages 25-40), Ravakim Yachdav (singles), Married Couples', Men's, Sisterhood, Widow's, Prayer, Worship, Dance, Children's Choir, Library, Gift Shop, and outreach programs including a Homeless Shelter Ministry and Tekiah Prison Ministry. The congregation extends its reach digitally through a YouTube livestream channel and a weekly sermon podcast distributed via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and RSS feed, with a library exceeding 300 episodes.

The organization is a religious nonprofit funded by voluntary tithes and offerings collected through PayPal, bank bill pay, in-person giving at Shabbat services, or mailed checks; services are provided free of charge with no membership fees. Governance is led by Senior Rabbi Kevin Solomon (transitioned 2005) with co-leadership from his wife Tiffany Solomon, supported by a large volunteer and part-time ministry leadership team covering all age-segmented programs. The congregation operates satellite fellowships in Birmingham, Alabama (established 2008) and New Orleans, Louisiana (established 2012), and maintains affiliations with major Messianic Jewish organizations including IAMCS, MJAA, YMJA, and MJIF.

Name

Congregation Beth Hallel

Legal name

Congregation Beth Hallel

Website

https://bethhallel.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Congregation Beth Hallel is one of the largest Messianic Jewish synagogues in the world, based in Roswell, Georgia, serving Jewish and Gentile believers through weekly Shabbat services, age-segregated educational ministries, and digital outreach via YouTube and podcast.

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Product category

Messianic Jewish Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Messianic Jewish services
• Shabbat worship services
• Hebrew language education
• Jewish holiday observance
• Religious youth ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Roswell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary donations from congregation members collected online via PayPal, bank bill pay, in-person during Shabbat services, or by mail. Gifts are tax deductible.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Congregation Beth Hallel operates as a Messianic Jewish synagogue providing weekly Shabbat worship services (Friday Erev Shabbat and Saturday morning) that blend traditional Jewish liturgy with contemporary Messianic worship, in Hebrew and English. It runs age-spanning educational and community ministries (nursery through adults), holiday observances, prayer and outreach programs, and extends reach via YouTube livestream, a 300+ episode podcast, and an on-site gift shop.

Product overview

Congregation Beth Hallel operates as a Messianic Jewish synagogue offering a comprehensive suite of religious and community services. The organization provides weekly Shabbat worship services combining traditional Jewish liturgy with contemporary Messianic music, along with age-specific educational ministries spanning from nursery through adulthood including Children's Ministry, Temple Teens, College Ministry, Kesher (Young Adults), and B'nei Mitzvah Program. The congregation extends its reach through digital platforms including YouTube livestream services and a sermon podcast distributed via multiple podcast platforms. Additional ministries include Worship Ministry, Prayer Ministry, Homeless Shelter Ministry, and Tuesday Night Scripture Study programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shabbat Services
• Children's Ministry
• Temple Teens
• College Ministry
• Kesher Young Adults Ministry
• B'nei Mitzvah Program
• Worship Ministry
• Livestream Services
• Sermon Podcast
• Prayer Ministry
• Homeless Shelter Ministry
• Tuesday Night Scripture Study

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• International Alliance of Messianic Congregations and Synagogues (IAMCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association providing Yeshiva training and rabbinic ordination. Rabbi Kevin Solomon completed his Yeshiva training with IAMCS where he holds his rabbinic ordination. Core affiliation for the congregation's religious credentials and network.
• Messianic Jewish Alliance of America (MJAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor organizational affiliation. Rabbi Kevin Solomon has served on the Executive Board of MJAA since 1993. Serves as a network for Messianic Jewish congregations across America.
• Young Messianic Jewish Alliance (YMJA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth-focused alliance. Rabbi Kevin Solomon is a former President of YMJA. Temple Teens and youth participate in YMJA retreats and conferences. Dara Vidito served on YMJA Executive Board for 12 years including 4 years as President.
• Messianic Jewish Israel Fund (MJIF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting Messianic Jewish community in Israel. Listed as an affiliated organization demonstrating commitment to Israel and Jewish people worldwide.
• Must MinistriesminorOthersLocal Marietta, GA ministry providing shelter for people without homes. Beth Hallel has volunteered monthly since the early 1990s, serving breakfast to individuals and families staying at the shelter on the 3rd Sunday of each month.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Chosen People Ministries: One of the oldest and largest Messianic Jewish outreach organizations, founded in 1894. It operates across the U.S. and internationally with similar mission emphasis on Jewish believers in Yeshua, making it a broad incumbent peer to Beth Hallel's community-focused synagogue model.

Regional players

• Yeshivat Shuvu (Shuvah Yisrael): A Messianic Jewish congregation also based in the metro Atlanta area, overlapping geographically with Beth Hallel. Comparable in theological orientation and community-based programming, making it a local direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Congregation Lion of Judah: A Messianic Jewish synagogue in New York offering Shabbat services, holiday programs, and congregational education. Directly comparable in service offerings and target audience to Beth Hallel.
• Beth Israel Worship Center: A Messianic Jewish worship community combining traditional Jewish elements with belief in Yeshua. Closely matches Beth Hallel's theological positioning and congregational programming model.
• Ahavat Zion Messianic Synagogue: A Messianic Jewish synagogue on the West Coast offering Shabbat services, holiday observance, and educational programs. Operates in the same worship-and-education format as Beth Hallel but serves a different geographic region.
• Tree of Life Messianic Synagogue: A Messianic Jewish congregation offering weekly Shabbat services, Torah study, and family education. Closely comparable in worship style, scope of programs, and demographic focus to Beth Hallel.
• Simchat Torah Beit Midrash: A Messianic Jewish synagogue in St. Louis offering Shabbat services, Hebrew instruction, and educational programming. Shares the same congregational model, liturgical blending of traditional Jewish and Messianic worship, and educational focus as Beth Hallel.

Emerging players

• Bnei Mitzvah Academy: An online educational platform offering B'nei Mitzvah preparation for Messianic Jewish families. Competes indirectly with Beth Hallel's in-house B'nei Mitzvah program for families seeking bar/bat mitzvah preparation outside the local congregation.
• First Fruits of Zion: A Messianic Jewish media, education, and publishing organization producing teaching curricula, books, and online content. While not a synagogue, it serves overlapping audiences in the Messianic Jewish space and competes for the same member attention and donor dollars.

Others

• International Messianic Jewish Alliance (IMJA): The global umbrella association for Messianic Jewish congregations. While not a direct peer, it is the institutional network Beth Hallel affiliates with and reflects the broader ecosystem in which the synagogue operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7EfRTmLFyvapAVb7q64PoA
• Instagraminstagram.com/cbh_sisterhood_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/congregation-beth-hallel

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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