Shabbat
Friday Night Shabbat
Each month we offer an array of Shabbat worship experiences that vary in their content but are united in their celebration of Jewish liturgy, culture and values. All services are followed by an Oneg Shabbat, an opportunity to meet and mingle with other congregants.
First Friday Evening of Each Month:
6:00pm—TOT SHABBAT SERVICE: Through music, storytelling and interactive participation, we lay the foundation for rich Jewish identity among our children. All are welcome, but this experience is designed for youngsters (ages three through seven) and their families.
6:30pm—Tot Shabbat is followed by a pizza & pasta dinner at 6:30pm. $20 per family.
8:00PM: “FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE” is a music-oriented service featuring the music of Sheba and cantorial soloist Shiree Kidron. The service is followed by an Oneg Shabbat, an opportunity to meet and mingle with other congregants.
8:00PM—SHABBAT FORUM is an abbreviated worship service is followed by a compelling program or guest speaker geared especially to adults of our congregation.
Second Sabbath Evening of Each Month:
8:00PM—FAMILY SERVICE is a highly participatory celebration and intergenerational experience of the Sabbath and Jewish life. The Family Service is often preceded by a Religious School Grade Sabbath dinner, which promotes a sense of community and social contacts among families.
Third Sabbath Evening of Each Month:
6:00 PM—The young family service is preceded by a pizza dinner.
7:00PM—YOUNG FAMILY SHABBAT is an interactive service specially designed for children in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade and their families to enjoy together.
8:00PM—MUSICAL SHABBAT features a cantorial soloist and our Music Director, Mary Jane Newman, on piano.
Fourth Sabbath Evening of Each Month:
8:00PM—CHOIR SHABBAT features our Adult Choir. Some regard this as our most traditional service, in which great emphasis is placed on the melodies, warmth and spirit that our congregants have long cherished.
Third or Fifth Sabbath Evening of Each Month:
8:00PM—MUSICAL SHABBAT features a cantorial soloist and our Music Director, Mary Jane Newman, on piano.
Shabbat under the Stars (July - August):
7:30PM—OUTDOOR SERVICES are celebrated on our patio during the summer months, weather permitting. Welcome Shabbat while surrounded by nature.
Saturday Shabbat Services
9:00AM—MINYAN
10:00AM—SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE typically celebrates the bar or bat mitzvah of one or more of our 13-year olds, who lead parts of the service. Depending on B'nai Mitzvah schedule. All are welcome.
5:00PM—HAVDALLAH SERVICE marks the end of Shabbat and ushers in the new week. Many of our congregants celebrate their bar and bat mitzvahs during Havdallah services.
