SHABBAT SERVICES

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What can you expect when you visit Yedidei Adonai Messianic Jewish Fellowship?


10:30 a.m. Torah/Mincha Service (liturgy)
11:45 a.m. Midrash (teaching)/Children’s Class
12:45 Hebraic Messianic Worship
1:15 Oneg (Kosher Potluck)

Our liturgical services and midrash times always include ASL interpretation and are livestreamed each week from our Yedidei Adonai Facebook page and R' Gabriel's YouTube channel, where you can also access his midrashes. ​

Members generally dress nicely but casual. Some men bring tallits and kippahs.

During the midrash, a designated parent takes the children to their classroom for a Torah lesson and play time. Before they are dismissed, Rabbi Gabriel will give them a brief talk and a special blessing under the tallit.

The worship service typically features familiar contemporary messianic songs from artists like Paul Wilbur, Miqedem, Ted Pearce, and some traditional Jewish songs. You will also frequently hear original music by the Lumbrosos. 

After worship, we share a potluck meal called oneg. If it's you're first time, we don't expect you to bring anything. All food contributions are expected to be biblically clean, based on Leviticus 11.
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Torah Club

​YAD Torah club meets Tuesday evenings at 6:45pm as a hybrid class via Zoom and in-person (Estacada). If you'd like to join, email Rabbi Gabriel for sign up instructions at  [email protected].

YAD Youth

YAD prioritizes its young people because it recognizes them as the vital continuation of Messianic Judaism. One of our YAD teen leads a 2x a week peer bible study for ages 13-21 (see above). Additionally, Rabbi Gabriel has a monthly oneg with the young people ages 14-25 to answer their questions about life, relationships, and the Bible in a safe format.  

Hebraic Worship

Hebraic dance is a popular feature of our worship service and we encourage men, women, and young people to join in! After oneg, some of us continue the fun with Israeli dancing. Amy, our dance leader, is experienced in both messianic and Israeli folk dancing. 

There are also annual events to look forward to at YAD, including but not limited to:

Purim costume parties
Passover seders
​Community outreach
Summer campout
Messiah Sukkot West Coast
Chanukah events
Worship concerts
Women's beach retreat
​Bar/Bat Mitzvahs