Congregation Tsemach Adonai

Congregation Tsemach Adonai is a Messianic Jewish community in Los Gatos, serving the Bay Area of California. It gathers every Shabbat morning at 10:30, both in person and online. The name is Hebrew for "Branch (or shoot) of the Lord," drawn from Isaiah 4:2. A member of the UMJC, the congregation welcomes Jews and non-Jews, including inter-faith families and those who are curious.

Tsemach Adonai describes Messianic Judaism as "a Torah-based Judaism grounded in the Bible." It understands the movement as rekindling the spirit of the first-century Nazarenes who followed Yeshua. The congregation holds that the Tanakh and B'rit Chadashah contain all that is needed for doctrine. Its traditions are meant to rest on and conform to the Scriptures. It teaches that Yeshua's atoning work is the basis for G-d's grace, which is entirely unmerited. Standing with the wider Jewish community and the state of Israel, it is committed to the continuity of the Jewish people.

The Shabbat service is bilingual, with praise, prayer and liturgy in English and Hebrew. Those attending in person can follow a translation of the whole service in Spanish and American Sign Language. Multi-level Hebrew classes run from beginners through liturgy reading and conversational Hebrew. Members also gather for festivals, holidays, lifecycle events and birthdays.