Every Person Is Precious to God
We value every person as someone precious and valuable to God, made in his image.
Shalom, and welcome to Kehilat Ohr HaTorah
Kehilat Ohr HaTorah is a Messianic Jewish synagogue in Orange County, welcoming Jewish and non-Jewish people, interfaith couples, and families.
About Us
Kehilat Ohr HaTorah is a home where Torah, Jewish life, and faith in Yeshua are lived together.
Kehilat Ohr HaTorah is a growing Messianic synagogue in Orange County. We honor Jewish life and practice and joyfully follow Yeshua, the Messiah of Israel. Jewish and non-Jewish people, interfaith couples, and families are welcome here.
Our Shabbat services bring together Hebrew and English prayer, Torah and Scripture teaching, music, and community. Whether you are asking your first questions or have walked this road for years, come learn and grow with us.
Meet Our Rabbi
Rabbi Ott has over 30 years in Jewish congregational leadership. His extensive graduate work includes Jewish Studies, Jewish and Christian Theology and Apologetics, and Public Education. He offers a warm and deep understanding of both Scripture and Jewish tradition with meaningful application to our lives today.
More about our leadership and UMJC membership
Rabbi Charles (Chaim) Ott brings decades of Messianic Jewish leadership and graduate study in Jewish studies, theology, apologetics, and public education. He teaches the Tanakh and Brit Chadashah as one story of redemption through Yeshua.
Kehilat Ohr HaTorah is a member of the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations (UMJC), a movement committed to Yeshua the Messiah and Jewish life rooted in Torah.
Rabbi Charles Ott (M.Div.)
Senior Rabbi & Teacher
Who we are
Our Identity
Kehilat Ohr HaTorah is a Messianic Jewish congregation (UMJC member) committed to Torah Covenant faithfulness, to Jewish community life and tradition, to the unity of Jewish and non-Jewish members, and to faith in the atoning death and resurrection of Yeshua, our coming Messiah and restorer of Israel.
What we affirm
Core Commitments
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Covenant-Faithful Worship
We are committed to worshiping the God of Israel in covenant fidelity according to the authoritative teachings of the Tanakh and the Brit Chadashah.
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A Faithful, Welcoming Synagogue Community
We are committed to building a faithful, welcoming, and loving synagogue community that equips individuals and families for joyful service.
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Connection, Peace, and Mutual Blessing
We are committed to meaningful connection between the Jewish community and the wider community of Messiah, promoting peace and mutual blessing.
How we live
Core Values
Lifelong Growth in Jewish Life
We value life-long learning, experience, and growth in the deep richness of Jewish life, thought, and traditions.
Genuine Love and Caring Relationships
We value genuine love and caring relationships, the foundation for unified healthy service within our congregations.
Maasei Tovim—Good Works in Community
We value community service, acts of lovingkindness, humanitarian efforts, and unwavering support for Jewish people in need.
Read our complete Vision and Purpose, Core Commitments and Affirmations, and Core Values.
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Shalom, visitor
Service location 10460 Slater Ave
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Orange CountyFind Our Service
Service location 10460 Slater Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708
This Shabbat
Our Shabbat Gathering
An afternoon of Messianic Music, Dance, Prayers, Torah, and food
Messianic Jewish Music and Dance
Traditional Prayers and Torah Service
Kiddush, food, and discussion
We plan soon to offer a morning service (Shacharit).
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