Annual biblical appointed times
- Chanukah (Festival of Dedication) – Sunday, December 14, 2025–Monday, December 22, 2025, 5:00 pm
Upcoming and recurring events
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These monthly meetings the second Sunday evening of the month are intended to discuss what's working and not at Hallel Fellowship, and where we're headed next. The goal is to have a meeting agenda out a week before, so you can pray over the items.
The Zoom meeting link and call-in details are the same as those used for the weekly Bible study (see the About Us tab on the Hallel smartphone app).
Send agenda items and meeting comments here: shalom@hallel.info
The LORD's appointed times are based from the beginning of each lunar month. Learn more about the biblical basis for the monthly reminder of the New Moon.
Hallel Fellowship gathers for a time of Scripture and prayer at the beginning of each Hebrew month.
This month, the meeting is held via Zoom videoconferencing. To join in by computer or phone, contact jeff@hallel.info.
Chanukah (Festival of Dedication, https://hallel.info/dedication) is celebrated for eight days in the ninth month, starting on the 25th day (evening of Dec. 14, 2025, through Dec. 22).
Learn more about Rosh Chodesh: https://hallel.info/newmoon
Click here to add Hallel Fellowship’s calendar to your phone or computer scheduling system (Microsoft Outlook, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, etc.).
This week’s Torah reading
- Set the captives free: The Bible’s real message on slavery & redemption (Exodus 21–22; Jeremiah 34)The Bible’s laws about slavery can be troubling, but they reveal something deeper: Even within ancient realities, God’s instructions are aimed to bring dignity, protection, and a pathway to freedom for everyone — Israelites and outsiders alike. In Exodus 21-22, Jeremiah 34 and similar passages, we see that Scripture moves toward greater justice, mercy and inclusion. Ultimately, all these hopes find their fulfillment in the Messiah, Who opens the door to true freedom for every person and nation, showing God’s heart to set all captives free and welcome all into His family.
Related readings
See the full year of readings from First Fruits of Zion and TorahResource (one-year cycle or three-year cycle). For a schedule of readings to go through the Apostolic Writings and Prophets & Writings, see the Scripture-reading cycle at MessianicJudaism.net.