Weekly Services
Shabbat
On Shabbat we leave the stress and competition of the week behind. As we come together for Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat and Saturday Shabbat morning services, the community joins in song and reflection, led by lay leaders, our Rabbi and our Music Enrichment Director. Throughout the year we celebrate Shabbat and holidays with a variety of prayer services and hold educational programs to learn more about our rituals. Everyone is welcome to join us in prayer and study.
Friday evening: Kabbalat Shabbat services in the Sanctuary or Chapel are followed by an Oneg Shabbat and refreshments. During the year we hold several Shabbat dinners, which include rousing Z’mirot and Birkat Hamazon. Download the music files and learn the Shabbat melodies:
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Saturday morning: 9:30 AM
Kiddush and refreshments follow services.
Saturday afternoon: Mincha 1 PM.
This informal service includes a reading from the Torah Portion for the coming week.
Talmud Study Circle
Meets every Shabbat following Kiddush
A great way to honor the Sabbath and increase your knowledge at the same time. We study the Mishnayot in both Hebrew and English. Our discussion, like the Talmud, is far-ranging, deep, fun, and intellectually stimulating. Unlike the Talmud, discussions are in English! All levels of learners are welcome to join us. No previous background or knowledge of Hebrew necessary.
Torah Study Group
Meets one Saturday each month from 10:45 AM to noon
For the past several years, Jenny Brooks, of blessed memory, led a lively, informal study group on Shabbat that probed the ethical, literary and theological themes of the weekly Torah portion. She inspired our heart to search Torah and gain wisdom. Background in Hebrew or the Bible is not required. Bring only your desire to learn and grow in Jewish knowledge.
Sunday morning
Shacharit 9 AM
We meet in the Chapel.