Join the Messianic Jewish community in counting the Omer together from April 23 – June 11, 2024.

Counting the Omer tracks the days from the present—the deliverance of Passover—to the future—arrival at Sinai and receiving the Torah on Shavuot. As we count those days this year, we say “Kadima: Forward!” looking toward the future together. Whether young or old, we all have a role to play in making that future a reality.

This year’s Omer campaign is focused on raising awareness and finances for our next generation initiatives. With that in mind, please take a moment each day for the next 49 days—seven weeks—to (1) recite the daily blessing and count the Omer, (2) seek ways to personally support, encourage and mentor next generation leaders, and (3) use your influence to host or help with a next-generation event in your congregation. Small steps can lead to great results.

We've created an Omer guide to help direct your daily prayer.

These are the next-generation areas your gift will positively affect:

• Kadima interns and scholars, like Kyle and Rachel Orth, who are creating new and accessible Messianic Jewish music and liturgical pieces as part of their internship with Ruach Israel outside of Boston,

• Ashreinu Hebrew school (ages 7-18), which has 70 students enrolled and provides continuing education for teens through its Darash program,

• Messianic Jewish summer camp and young adult trips to Israel, strengthening ties to Jewish identity and the Land.

Click below to support these next-generation initiatives: