Shabbat
Shabbat is an integral part of our gathering as a Jewish Community. Shabbat is a day of rest, a time to suspend the demands of our rigorous daily schedules, and focus on renewing our souls within. See below for a detailed list of our Shabbat services and programs.
2011-12 Schedule
Wednesday Morning Minyan
A focused minyan attended by an ever larger group of people, saying Kaddish or not. Website lists changes for holiday observances. For people who want to incorporate a regular prayer practice. Join us!
Wednesdays, 8:30–9:00 am
First Friday – Dorot Short and Sweet Shabbat Services
Initiated and led by congregants with young families, these are casual and family-friendly services to welcome Shabbat. We draw together the different generations of the community in a service that specifically involves children, while also incorporating the prayers of a Shabbat evening service. Join us for candle lighting, music, stories and prayers. Services are followed by a potluck, vegetarian dinner. To find out more, or help lead, contact Lisa Cordova.
Fridays, 6:00 pm:
November 4, January 6, March 2, May 4
Second Friday – Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Get ready to move your spirit, come into the circle, sing, and experience the power of Shabbat. We get back to our roots, celebrate our connection to one another, and bring in the majesty and serenity of the seventh day.
Fridays, 6:30 pm Community Dinner, 7:30 pm Service
October 14, November 11, December 9
January 13, February 10, March 9, May 11, June 8
Third Friday – Kabbalat Shabbat Services for 20-30 Year Olds, and All Ages
The Hamishe Shteeb hosts Shabbat gatherings, led by people under 40. All ages are welcome. This is an ideal way to connect with young adult Jews, and help bring the vibrancy and joy to our experience of Judaism. It’s a great place to try out leading part of the service! For location, contact Jacob Rosenblum
Fridays, 6:30 pm, Off-site location
Fourth Friday – Kabbalat Shabbat and Tikkun Olam
The Spiritual Life and Tikkun Olam Committees are co-sponsoring a Kabbalat Shabbat service format integrated with a Tikkun Olam program.
Selected Fridays 6:30 pm Community Dinner; 7:30 pm Service/Program
Dates: TBA
Shabbat Morning Community Minyan
Join Rabbi Joey and community members in a warm, spiritual experience. Singing, prayer, Torah reading, and haggling over the meaning. Deepen your connections and let the quiet penetrate your soul on Shabbat morning. Childcare is available.
Saturdays, 10:00 am
Shabbat Morning Tot Shabbat
Young children (0–5) and their parents celebrate Shabbat with singing, movement, blessings, and storytelling. We touch on the main highlights of the Shabbat morning service: wonder, fun, song, listening to the world, dancing, and – of course! – Torah. We enjoy an informal oneg nosh and the chance to play and schmooze. Led by Deborah Eisenbach-Budner.
Saturdays, 10:30–11:30am
November 12, December 10, January 21,
February 25, March 31, April 21, May 12
Contemplative Service of the Heart
Begin Shabbat morning with awareness, gratitude and reflection. This contemplative service will be filled with song, chanting, kavannot (intentions), niggunim (lai, lai, lai. . .), and guided meditation that will open your heart and mind to the Source of all. Led by Susan Brenner.
Saturday, 10:00am
September 24, December. 24, February 25, May 26
Nitzan Shabbat Experience
These Shabbat morning gatherings are focused on students and families in grades 4-6, but all are welcome. Nitzan is the Hebrew for a flower bud. We’ll sit at a big table, watch the week’s Torah bloom, listen to parents and children converse, sing a niggun or two, maybe one or two prayers, and let nature take its course! No formal service, just a hint of give and take, and sweet song. Led by Rabbi Joey Wolf.
Saturdays, 10:00 – 11:30 am
November 12, December 17
January 28, March 31, April 21
Making Sense with Shacharit
These Shabbat morning gatherings are focused on the Adult Bnai Mitzvah group, but all are welcome. In a relaxed setting, we’ll explore new avenues for each member to peel back the curtain and be virtuosic, when it comes to praying. In English, as much as in Hebrew, we’ll work on ways to make Shacharit (the Morning Prayer) make sense and inspire clarity. Led by Rabbi Joey Wolf.
Saturdays, 10:00-11:15 am
November 19, January 7, April 14
Take a Role in Services
- Give a Drash
- Chant Torah
- Do Music
