Shalom from the UBMS
Shalom! Thank you for visiting our website! The Union of British Messianic Synagogues and its international ministry arm United Messianic Synagogues represent affiliated congregations, Jewish local communities who publicly acknowledge that Yeshua is the Mashiach (Messiah) of Israel. He is the Promised One of Jewish tradition and prophetic scripture (Torah).
There is a growing realisation and awareness around the world in both Jewish and Christian faith communities that Yeshua, this Jewish Messiah, at no point created a new religion for His followers, but rather established Judaism and the Torah’s place in that, just as Shaul (Paul) taught too in his letters.
We here in the UBMS/UMS are working, as so many are today, to rebuild a truly Messianic form of Judaism that embraces the full range of Messiah’s teaching. We would love to see you in our synagogues or at one of our conferences if you too feel called to be a part of this final end time renewal of what Judaism can and should be!
Please contact us if you would like to be a part of this new and exciting vision for our Jewish future!
At a Glance
This Week
Parashat Nitzavim
פָּרָשַׁת נִצָּבִים
20th September 2025
27th Elul 5785
Torah: Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20
Shabbaton – Day Conference
Date TBC – Watch this space!
Words from the Rabbis
Weekly Drash
Parashat Ki Tavo (When you enter)
Parashat Ki Tavo כִּי תַבוֹ opens with the offerings of Habikkurim (first fruits), that have been brought to the Tabernacle to acknowledge G-d’s goodness in the provision of the produce, and to affirm that He is its true owner. HaShem is also thanked for the gift of the land, Eretz Yis’rael. The Birkhat ha-Mazon (blessing after meals) we say today is similar in nature, thanking G-d for both th
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Your Jewish Identity
Your Jewish identity, personally and for your family, is important to you. The UBMS knows and understands this and has developed teaching programmes for Bar/ Bat Mitzvah and services to support and help you at every stage of your life. Licensed rabbis of the UBMS can help you with Brit Milah, pre-marriage counselling, weddings and funeral preparations. While these services are chiefly open to members of our comm
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Sukkot
Sukkot, coming as it does towards the very end of our festival year, is a time of great rejoicing. Its English name, variously translated from the Hebrew, is commonly known as the feast of Tabernacles. Its origin of course, like most Jewish festivals, is connected with an actual historical event. The 'narrative' year begins in the Spring with Passover, which tells of our deliverance from Egypt, and runs through t
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