Join us for joyous, music-filled and contemplative Shabbat services, inspiring and transformative Sunday morning adult education, moving b’nei mitzvah services, and holiday celebrations.  Our monthly Tot Shabbat, community dinners, and family services – featuring our religious school students – make Shabbat a welcoming experience for children of all ages. To get a feel for our family-friendly community, click here to watch a two-minute video.

Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath, is an obligation that is also a blessing. It is known as mekor habracha—the source of all blessings. If we allow Shabbat to set a rhythm to our week, if we make time to slow down, stop and reflect on the joys and challenges of the past six days, we will live a healthier, more modulated life.

But transitioning from work to rest is not as easy as it sounds. Most of us need help. This is the purpose of Kabbalat Shabbat, which literally means “receiving” or “welcoming” Shabbat. Through a blend of prayer, song, poetry, silent reflection, and Torah study, Rabbi Gerson, our cantor, and choir lead our community with music and words as we shift from “doing” to “being.”

Services begin each Friday evening with an oneg Shabbat at 6:30 pm and services starting at 7:00 pm.

Once a month (usually the first Friday of the month) our service is especially geared towards families with children, but is open to everyone and includes a congregational dinner. We also hold song-and-story filled Tot Shabbat services, suitable for the smallest members of our congregation.

All are welcome. No Jewish knowledge or Hebrew required.

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