Shoshanah Campus Program - 2025
2025 Messianic Jewish Studies Program
Shoshanah Campus welcomes people of all ages from all around the globe to learn and grow in Messianic discipleship. This beautiful facility is nestled in the scenic Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York, and provides the perfect setting for deep Bible study, fellowship and fun extending from end of June right through Labor Day weekend.
Our program is designed to deepen and strengthen believers through comprehensive study of the Scriptures from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Whether you’re able to attend from week 1 through week 8, or join us over Labor Day weekend, you can tailor your experience to fit your schedule. The combination of focused Bible study, worship, fellowship, and the peaceful, scenic environment makes Shoshanah an ideal retreat for spiritual renewal and growth.
If you have any questions, our campus staff is available to assist you. Feel free to email us at shoshanahcampus@ariel.org , or call us on (518) 834-6057.
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We look forward to seeing you this summer for Shoshanah 2025!
2025 Course Curriculum:
Week 1 : June 30 – July 4
The Book of Joshua | Arnold Fruchtenbaum
Along with Caleb, Joshua was one of two surviving members of his generation who entered the Promised Land. Preparation for assuming his leadership of the children of Israel was Moses’ responsibility. Your study of Joshua’s life and mission will be an exciting adventure of discovery about the Israelites early days in the Land.
Weeks 1 - 2 : June 30 – July 11
Jewish Evangelism | Jacques Gabizon
Learn how to confidently yet humbly open conversations with Jewish people that can lead to appropriate and effective sharing of the gospel of Messiah.
Week 2 : July 7 - 11
The Book of Judges | Tim Sigler
During the 3 centuries after Israel entered the Land, the people repeatedly went through cycles of turning away from God, oppression from other nations, calling out to God in repentance, and then deliverance by a judge. There were a total of 12 judges, and though only 7 of them are treated in detail in this book, it reveals what happens when even the leaders raised up by God become indifferent to God’s Word.
Week 2 : July 7 - 11
The Book of Ruth | David Barker
This precious book presents touching portraits of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz as part of the faithful community of Messianic Jewish believers of their time, and shows why they are worthy ancestors of Kind David and the promised King Messiah yet to be revealed.
Week 3 - 4 : July 14 – 25
The Book of Proverbs | Steve Shermett
The Book of Proverbs lays out God’s wisdom for a life that pleases Him, others, and ourselves. We will look at how to gain this life of wisdom beginning with the fear of the Lord and then seeing how this divine wisdom plays out in key areas of our lives, such as in our relationships, in our parenting skills, and in our finances.
Weeks 3 - 5 : July 14 – August 1
Jewish History | Michael Gabizon
Follow the outworking of God’s covenant promises to the Jewish people from the sojourn of the Patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac and Jacob) in the land God promised them, through Israel’s possession of and eventual dispersion from that land. Emphasis is on the developments in Jewish communities in the two millennia of the diaspora, leading up to the modern regathering to the land.
Highlights of Isaiah | Tim Sigler
The Lord asked, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Isaiah's response launched his ministry as God's prophet in the southern kingdom of Judah. Wearing sackcloth and walking barefoot, as a sign to Israel of her coming destruction, Isaiah's work spanned the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. This study will help you understand the historical context of Isaiah's life, and gain insight into the outworking of God's plan for all humanity.
Highlights of the Life of Messiah | Arnold Fruchtenbaum
This summary course on the life of Yeshua, the Messiah of Israel, is required for all those attending the three-week program for the first time. This class walks you chronologically through the four Gospels by covering most of the segments of Ariel’s Harmony of the Gospels. It focuses on the events in Yeshua’s life and presents them from a Jewish perspective, shedding light on the theology and customs that were a daily part of Jewish life in the first century.
The Feasts of Israel | Mottel Baleston
Through Moses at Sinai, God gave the Jewish people instructions to observe seven annual festivals as a continual remembrance of God’s faithfulness and provision. These set appointments provide for us a picture of Messiah’s first and second comings, and a wonderful tool for sharing the Gospel with Jewish friends.
Week 5 : July 28 - August 1
Spiritual Life | Richard Hill
An important study to help in mastering principles of the spiritual life and spiritual warfare. The course examines the roles of the Holy Spirit, the new nature, as well as the world, the flesh and the devil in the believer’s life.
Week 6 : August 4 - 8
The Life of Messiah | Arnold Fruchtenbaum
In this classic one-week intensive course, you will drill down through all four Gospels chronologically using most of the segments of Ariel’s Harmony of the Gospels. Gain a deeper understanding of the words and deeds of the Messiah by understanding the background of Jewish theology, customs, and socio-political perspectives in which He ministered.
Week 7 : August 11 - 15
Personal Eschatology | Arnold Fruchtenbaum
This series investigates the biblical evidence for immortality, the question of the intermediate state of the body and soul, the Old and New Testament contributions to these topics, the place of the dead (e.g., hell and heaven) and a discussion about the eternal state of believers and unbelievers.
Weeks 7 - 8 : August 11 - 22
Introduction to Judaism | Tim Sigler
Explore the fascinating world of modern Rabbinical Judaism, it's practices, beliefs, culture and divisions as well as its' differences with Messianic Judaism and Christianity.
Week 8 : August 18 - 22
The Remnant of Israel | Mottel Baleston
This study identifies and traces the Messianic Jewish Community historically through the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and the Church Age into modern history, including a view of what this community looks like in Bible Prophecy.
Labor Day Weekend : August 29 - September 1
Begins with Shabbat meal on Friday of Labor Day Weekend through lunch on Monday
Topics include:
- Angelology | Mottel Baleston
- Satanology | Arnold Fruchtenbaum
- Demonology | Tim Sigler
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Program Description
The Program of Messianic Jewish Studies has grown over the years to become an extensive offering of courses on various Bible topics all taught from a Messianic Jewish Perspective. The Program is divided into modules, the first being a two week curriculum followed by a three week curriculum. An intensive one-week course, The Life of Messiah from a Messianic Jewish Perspective, is always offered in the sixth week followed by another two week curriculum. These curricula cycle over a period of years, so that if you miss a module in one year, you could attend it in a later year. The courses on Labor Day Weekend can be taken as a module separately from the other modules.
You may attend for a single week, or for just one or two modules, or for the entire time, including Labor Day Weekend. The choice is yours, but we encourage you to attend all eight weeks and Labor Day Weekend of the Program if your schedule allows.
How the Program is Scheduled
Classes begin on Monday morning and end on Friday evening. Classes take place in the morning hours and in the evenings after supper, and attendance is required. Each class session begins with a brief time of worship and is one hour in length, with the exception of 75 minute classes for the Highlights of the Life of Messiah course which is required only for those who are attending for the first time in weeks 3-5.
The schedule is designed to maximize the teaching time during the day, yet provide ample time for fun, fellowship, and relaxation. Thus, each afternoon is open time to enjoy fellowship, hiking, recreation at Trout Pond, other local attractions, or to take time with the Lord in personal study and prayer.
Each week comes to a fitting climax in a special Shabbat dinner with time for sharing, music and Israeli dancing for those so inclined, followed by the teaching service. Saturday is a free day for those continuing in their studies the following week, or departure day for those not continuing. Sunday mornings feature a time to gather for worship led by Ariel staff members and students. If you play a musical instrument, please bring it and assist in the worship times. The fun-filled Wednesday evening “talent night” provides further opportunities to use your musical and other abilities. Impromptu music always makes the Saturday and Sunday evening lakeside cookouts to be very special occasions indeed.
Children and Youth Program (up to age 17):
While the adults are attending the teaching sessions, the children and youth are also learning and being discipled by carefully selected committed staff using age appropriate settings and activities. Many of the young people have indicated that this time at Shoshanah is a highlight of their year.
Accommodations:
Varied types of accommodations are available, from en-suite rooms to family cabins, RV spots, and camping facilities. Please note there are no single rooms available. The Administration strives to accommodate individuals and families to make the most efficient use of the facilities. All accommodations are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, with early registrants receiving preference for type of accommodation and dates. No pets are permitted in any of the facilities. If desired, off-site accommodation is available at local motels (contact the Shoshanah Office for a list).
Meals at the Dining Facility
Meals are always a great time for relaxed conversation around the table while enjoying the well-prepared food selection. Please plan to arrive after 2pm on a Saturday, since the first meal for new arrivals is the special weekend evening cookout at the lakeside pavilion. Kitchen facilities may not be used by attendees to prepare special diet meals, and no food is allowed in the cabins. A refrigerator for medications is available in the dining hall. Please call the Campus office beforehand if you have any questions about special dietary or medical needs.
Shoshanah Scholarship Fund
Would you like to assist a pastor, church leader or missionary in their learning and training, who, because of financial constraints would not otherwise be able to attend? The Shoshanah Scholarship Fund does just that. You can go to the Shoshanah donation page and select "Shoshanah Campus-Scholarship Fund" to make your donation, or call the Shoshanah Office.
Invest in the leadership you love. Churches can show their appreciation and love by sending their pastor and family to Shoshanah for a week or more. The deep Messianic scriptural understanding they gain will in turn be a blessing to the congregation and the lives of those they touch by their teaching.
Call the Shoshanah Office at (518) 834-6057 and we'll help you donate to the Shoshanah Scholarship Fund or we can help you set up a *sponsorship for someone you have in mind that you would love to attend. (*Please note that sponsorships are not considered tax deductible gifts by IRS, whereas donations to the Scholarship Fund will receive tax deductible receipts.)
Whatever the case, Ariel's Program of Messianic Jewish Studies is an investment that pays eternal dividends.
Tyndale Seminary Course Credit
If you are already enrolled as a student at Tyndale Seminary, you can receive three semester hours of graduate or undergraduate course credits for every 10-12 hours of study completed in our Program of Messianic Jewish studies at the Shoshanah Campus. For information on how to obtain credits, please contact Josh Bailey at (800) 886-1415, or email administration@tyndale.edu, or write to Registrar, Tyndale Seminary, 701 West Pipeline, Hurst, TX 76053.
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