Worship: Shabbat Services
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Family Shabbat Services 2006-2007
Each month a different grade enjoys a Family Shabbat Dinner and leads the Family Service.

1st Friday of the month

at 6 :00 p.m.-Shabbat LaMishpachah Alef (November-May)

This is a one-hour informal and interactive Family Shabbat Service conducted by our Temple Educator, designed for families with children in grades K through 3 . The service includes a Torah reading and study tailored to the age of its congregants (Shabbat LaMishpachah Alef features a “Puppet Parshah”). We pray, read Torah, sing, eat and rejoice (sometimes all at the same time!).

at 8:00 p.m. – Sabbath of Simchah

As we welcome Shabbat, we will also celebrate our simchas. Such sharing of our lives deepens our connections with one another. Regular Torah reading and discussion/sermon. Special Aliyah for those observing a birthday, or wishing to recognize another happy occasion.

2nd Friday of the month

at 6:00 p.m.-Shabbat LaMishpachah Bet(November-May)

Same as Shabbat LaMishpacha Alef but designed for families with children in grades 4-6

at 8:00 p.m. – Shir Shabbat

A warm, embracing, and community-building service which emphasizes music over the spoken word. Instruments enhance the musical experience. Familiar and new melodies are intertwined with special readings to create an enriching Shabbat experience. Includes a short reflection on one prayer in the liturgy or a brief d’var Torah.

3rd Friday of the month

at 8:00 p.m. – Chavurah Service

A true celebration of community that meets in the Parents’ Lounge. It offers a very welcoming, learner-friendly ambience even as it creates stronger connections among the participants. The service is guided by lay leaders, usually with the inspired musical leadership of Merri Lovinger Arian. Note: This service will also meet as part of Synaplex(see below).

Synaplex™ (on three Fridays during the year)

This experience, initiated by the Star Foundation, offers a wide variety of program and activities, as many diverse groups come to the synagogue to celebrate Shabbat, to worship, and to eat together. An invigorating way to enjoy Shabbat, we will have three worship options: our Chavurah service plus two grade-led Shabbat Family services ( one geared towards younger children and one towards older children). A

festive Shabbat dinner will allow all to celebrate together. There will truly be something for everyone.

4th Friday of the month

at 6:30 p.m. – Ma-ariv Service

An early and abbreviated service with a more informal atmosphere. At 6 PM we will have a pre-service oneg so worshipers can greet each other and enjoy a nosh together.  Afterwards participants go home to have a Shabbat dinner or celebrate the Shabbat with a song-filled dinner at the synagogue (check our synagogue calendar). Families are encouraged to participate, for this is a unique opportunity for our generations to mingle together.

5th Friday of the month

at 8:00 p.m. –Fifth Fridays: Contemporary Issues Forum

This service looks much like the first Friday with a Torah reading. On all fifth Fridays we will include a special segment of the service to focus on the pressing issues of our time.

EVEN MORE WORSHIP EXPERIENCES

FOR ADULTS:

Torah Circle (first Saturday of every month October-May)

This is an informal, monthly alternative Shabbat Morning service for adults, centering on study of the week’s Parshah. This welcoming community enjoys spending 90 minutes sharing a bagel and their thoughts.

FOR FAMILIES:

Temple for Tots/Tot Shabbat (once each month September through May)

At 6:00 p.m. our pre-schoolers through kindergarteners gather to celebrate Shabbat with singing, prayer, a glance at the Torah, challah, juice, and a very special craft project. An interactive celebration of the joy of Shabbat, allowing our youngest members to feel welcome and comfortable in our Sanctuary.

Religious School Tefillah

Grades K-3 meet for worship on the first Sunday of every month led by our educator, Rebecca Shubert and our Cantor, Chanin Becker. Grades 4-6 meet to worship together every Monday when there is Religious School under the instructive guidance of Rebecca Shubert. Parent participation is always welcome and encouraged!

FOR ALL:

Bar/Bat Mitzvah: We are proud of our students who choose to become Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Nearly all of them will lead a Shabbat morning service in the sanctuary and occasionally they will lead an Afternoon and Havdallah service.  Although many invited guests will join them, all are welcome to attend any of our Saturday Shabbat services.