Beth Ariel is a Messianic Jewish Congregation in the greater Los Angeles area of Southern California. We are a spiritual home for Jews and Gentiles who have embraced Yeshua (Jesus) as Messiah and Lord. This podcast content includes Rabbi Gary's "Messianic Perspective", a 1-minute radio feature that airs on KKLA 99.5 FM in Los Angeles, on Fridays during rush hour. Gary teaches the Jewishness of Christianity. This podcast also includes Rabbi Gary's messages from Beth Ariel's Shabbat Services o ...
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Rosh Hashanah, “The Head of the Year,” is the fifth of the seven holy observances mentioned in Leviticus 23. This name is never used in the Scriptures to refer to this feast, despite the fact that it is the most common name used today. This name is used because the Rabbis believed it was on this day that the creation took place. Thus, it has become…
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THE SPIRIT OF GOD IMPARTS ETERNAL LIFE - 9/20/25
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50:34Over the last few months we have been focusing attention on the Spirit of God. We noted that in the Hebrew Scriptures, the Spirit of God is particularly seen in relation to creation, among Israel in the progression of her history, and with respect to Israel during the Messianic Kingdom. Then we turned our attention to what the New Testament Scriptu…
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Alan Radecki speaks on how the term “adoption” is used in the Bible. What does it mean to be a child of God? YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/C3RgjTLzZYQ Send us a textBy Alan Radecki
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary discusses Yom Kippur. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning September 26, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary discusses Rosh Hashanah. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning September 19, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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The Spirit of God Bears Witness of Messiah - 9/6/25
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55:12Rabbi Gary continues to teach about the works of the Holy Spirit. YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/xxdlri4DuZM Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary discusses Rosh Hashanah. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning September 12, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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The Spirit of God - Who? What? When? Where? How? Why? - 8/30/25
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49:22Rabbi Gary continues to teach about the Holy Spirit. He is a Divine Person. He is eternal, powerful, omniscient, omnipresent, emotional. His works include convicting and prosecuting unbelievers for their sins, and for their lack of God’s righteousness. He works through believers to spread the Good News of Messiah Yeshua. YouTube: https://youtube.co…
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary discusses Psalm 8. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning September 5, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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Alan teaches on the Beatitudes from Yeshua’s Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew 5:3-10. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the Earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfie…
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary discusses Psalm 3. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning August 29, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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THE SPIRIT OF GOD IS A DIVINE PERSON - 8/16/25
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50:11Last week, we noted that the Scriptures, both the Hebrew and New Testament Scriptures, teach that the Spirit of God is a person. The question is, what kind of a person? The Scriptures further teach that He is a divine person. By divine, it does not mean "excellent," or "delightful," although He is certainly that. Rather, by divine, it is meant He i…
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary discusses Psalms 1 & 2. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning August 22, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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In Jewish thought, the Spirit of God is referred to as "the Spirit of the Lord," "the Spirit of God," and "the Holy Spirit" or "Ruach ha-Kodesh" (רוח הקדש). He is often identified with the Shekinah Glory. However, in Jewish thought, the Spirit of God is not understood to be a person. Rather, He is conceived of as a created entity brought into exist…
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary discusses Psalm 72. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning August 15, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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TISHA B'AV: A DAY OF FASTING AND MOURNING This coming Saturday evening, August 2nd, the Jewish people will be observing Tisha B'Av. The name Tisha B'Av means "the Ninth of Av," Av being the fifth month in the Jewish calendar. It coincides with the months of July and August in the Gregorian calendar and is a day set aside for fasting, mourning, the …
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary discusses The Book of Psalms. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning August 8, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary discusses Tisha B’Av. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning August 1, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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THE SPIRIT OF GOD IN THE HEBREW SCRIPTURES - PT 3 - 7/26/25
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49:49We continue our study of the Spirit of God. Last week, we focused attention on the ministry of the Spirit of God among the Jewish people, the nation of Israel. As it is among believers today, the Spirit of God dwelt in the midst of his people Israel. The question then comes to mind, "How or in what manner did the Spirit of God dwell in Israel's mid…
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THE SPIRIT OF GOD IN THE HEBREW SCRIPTURES - PT 2 - 7/19/25
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1:02:50In the coming weeks at our services, we are going to focus attention on the Spirit of God, as he is revealed in the Hebrew Scriptures. It is interesting to note that while he is spoken of in both the Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament writings, reference to the Spirit of God is not as pervasive in the Hebrew Scriptures ashhe is in the texts of the…
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary discusses Messianic Judaism. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning July 25, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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THE SPIRIT OF GOD IN THE HEBREW SCRIPTURES - PT 1 - 7/12/25
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1:02:23Rabbi Gary teaches the Old Testament scriptures that mention the Holy Spirit, from the Beginning (Genesis 1). YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/TWC0waOYwJA Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary continues to discuss prophecy. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning July 18, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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In honor of the celebration of America’s Independence Day, Rabbi Gary speaks about Yeshua’s teaching from John 8:31: “If you abide in My Word, then you are truly my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free!” YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/MSvwZtU_npQ Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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The Land of Israel According to God’s Word - 5/24/25
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38:47Rabbi Gary teaches about God’s Promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, regarding his descendants and the future land of Israel. Also, Rabbi Gary discusses the prophecies of Ezekiel, chapter 38, regarding future Islamic persecution, and the regathering of Israel. YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/qdZ_t8zZ9dM Send us a text…
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary discusses prophecy. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning July 11, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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God’s Deliverance of Israel: Past, Present, Future - 6/28/25
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56:26Psalm 83 is an intriguing psalm. On the surface it is characterized as an imprecatory psalm in which Asaph calls upon God for vengeance by utterly destroying Israel's enemies. But upon deeper reflection, one notices that the psalm is arranged around the three major promises of the covenant God made with Abraham: an eternal nation, an eternal land, …
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary discusses America’s Independence Day. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning July 4, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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Biblical Prophecies for the Future of the Middle East (Including Iran) - 6/21/25
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53:40Rabbi Gary teaches from several scriptures that reveal prophecies concerning Israel, and the Middle Eastern countries that border Israel. He mentions the covenant that God made with Abraham, detailing the boundaries of the land that He promises to Abraham’s descendants. All of today’s countries are included: Egypt; Lebanon; Jordan; Assyria; Iraq; a…
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary discusses God’s promises to Abraham. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning June 27, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary continues to discuss Israel’s War with Hamas in Gaza. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning June 20, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary continues to discuss Israel’s War with Hamas in Gaza. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning June 13, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary discusses Israel’s War with Hamas in Gaza. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning June 6, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary continues to discuss Shavuot. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning May 30, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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Alan Radecki speaks about Israel’s Independence Day. He reflects on the Jewish prayer, “V’ahavta,” which instructs the Jewish people to always teach their children about God, and what God has done for His children, Israel. Alan recounts the history of Israel’s leaders, judges, and kings from the Old Testament, to compare the differences between chi…
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary discusses Shavuot. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning May 23, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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The Return of Messiah for the Believers - 5/10/25
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45:54As we continue to learn what God's Word teaches regarding the return of Messiah, we're going to focus attention on who will be "caught up to meet the Lord in the air" (I Thessalonians 4:17). Paul uses the brief phrase, “in Messiah,” in a very technical sense. It is found in the above Thessalonian passage in which the apostle states, "...and the dea…
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary continues to discuss Israel’s Independence Day. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning May 16, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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Return Of Messiah & Judgment Of The Nations - 5/3/25
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40:00Rabbi Gary explores what Yeshua teaches regarding his return and the judgment of the nations (Matthew 25:31-46). In this passage we learn the time of this judgment, the subjects of the judgment, the basis of the judgment, and the results of the judgment. While Yeshua does not refer to the place where this judgment will take place, we do learn the a…
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary discusses Israel’s Independence Day. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning May 9, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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Rabbi Gary continues speaking on Yeshua’s teachings of His Return and the Rapture. YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/vU99aCAFTtw Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary continues to discuss Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) . This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning April 25, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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Is the Resurrection of Yeshua Jewish? 4/19/25
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50:12Rabbi Gary speaks on the Jewish teachings about the Resurrection from the Old Testament. YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/QsqbcZej0_I Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary discusses Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) . This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning April 25, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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Beth Ariel LA - Messiah in the Passover Seder - 04/12/25
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19:44Saturday, April 12, 2025, we held our yearly Messiah in the Passover Seder banquet at the Knollwood Country Club in Granada Hills, CA. We were truly blessed to have 260 attend and experience such a beautiful Passover with everyone who came. Our time of worship and praise was uplifting, joyous and celebrative. Everyone who came had such a wonderful …
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary continues to discuss Passover . This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning April 18, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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Yeshua’s Teaching On His Return - 04/05/25
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52:57As we have already noted the Scriptures teach there are two phases or stages in Messiah's return. In the first stage Messiah will come "personally" (John 14:3; I Thessalonians 4:16), will come "for the believers" (John 14:3; I Thessalonians 4:17) and will come to the clouds (I Thessalonians 4:17). This first stage is referred to as the "rapture" of…
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary continues to discuss Passover. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning April 11, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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The Manner of Messiah’s Coming - 03/29/25
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50:00Rabbi Gary continues to consider the promise of Messiah's coming again. Acts 1:9-11 records the ascension of Messiah into the heavens. As Luke records the event, he focuses attention upon what the disciples saw. In verse 9 we read the phrases, "while they were looking," and "a cloud (the Shekinah glory) took Him up away from their sight." Then in v…
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In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary discusses Passover. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning April 4, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour. Send us a textBy Gary Derechinsky
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