Shabbat Services
Shabbat at B'nai Tikvah
Every week, in person and also streaming, B'nai Tikvah welcomes Shabbat with joy, community and shared inspirational wisdom. Understanding that Shabbat means something different for everyone, we offer a variety of styles of services as well as alternative programming.
Friday Night and Shabbat Morning Services
Friday Night Services 6PM
Kabalat Shabbat Siddur Text (PDF)
Friday evening services generally begin at 6:00pm. Multiple times a year, we hold special celebrations for our Religious School or greater community, speakers programs and themed services that may have a different start time. We aim to create a feeling of extended family. Before and after services there is a time of socializing and during the service we light candles, make kiddush and motzei on challah, share personal blessings and receive a gift of blessing through Angel Cards.
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 844 4705 9779
Passcode: 183618
Shabbat Mornings 10AM
Shabbat Morning Siddur Text (PDF)
Shabbat mornings provide a time of more in-depth spiritual exploration, study, discussion and celebration. Our services begin at 10:00 AM; at in-person services during the school year, our Religious School students join the congregation for the morning service. Students then move to the classrooms for learning while adults remain in the Sanctuary. Typically, services finish before noon and the community joins together to enjoy a light Kiddush lunch.
- LiveControl Link (Web Browsers Only)
- YouTube Link
(Smart TVs and Web Browsers) - Zoom link (we will specify in the weekly emails those dates when services are also broadcast via Zoom)
Such instances will use the regular
Zoom Link | Meeting ID 844 4705 9779
Passcode 183618
Alternative Shabbat Offerings & Kiddush
Starbucks Shabbat
Enjoy a cup of coffee while discussing various topics ranging from the weekly parsha to current events. This informal group meets weekly on Zoom at 12 pm. No RSVPs are needed; come regularly or just pop in on the occasional Shabbat. Zoom Link
Friday Night Live!
Join us for a family-friendly, in-person Kabbalat Shabbat in the synagogue. The service will begin with together time in the sanctuary, welcoming Shabbat with songs and prayers, then kids will have their own special story track in the chapel before reuniting with the adults for a post-services oneg. For those who can not come in person, join us online.
Simcha Shabbat (1st Shabbat of the Month)
We gather for Kiddush weekly following Shabbat services, but on the 1st Shabbat of each month, we dedicate Kiddush to those who are celebrating a life cycle or personal milestone: a birthday, anniversary, child or grandchild accomplishment, work recognition, or anything else to wish you mazal tov! If you are celebrating such a milestone, giving levels allow you to share that mazal tov with the congregation community. Click here for the Simcha Shabbat sponsorship form to share your simcha with the office.
Kiddush Sponsorship
And we know that there are times when congregants and families simply want to sponsor kiddush outside of our monthly Simcha Shabbat. To acknowledge a special occasion, such as a yahrzeit or other important event, simply go to our Donations webpage and choose Kiddush Donation in the dropdown or click here to provide a Kiddush sponsorship at any level of giving-- thank you!
Soul Stroll: Shabbat Walk in the Woods
(3rd Shabbat of the Month)
Looking for another path in your journey through Judaism? Join B'nai Tikvah for a refreshing Shabbat alternative program. Walk with the fall foliage, the winter snow, the spring flowers, and summer streams. Strolls happen the 3rd Shabbat of the month.
Please CLICK HERE to email our Soul Stroll organizer, Janice Halpern.
Additional Shabbat Offerings
In addition to the regular Shabbat programming above, from time to time, we present additional periodic opportunities to engage on Shabbat.
Shabbat Morning Study
Throughout the year, we offer study opportunities before services or at kiddush afterwards. Recent programs have included learning about "Pioneers of Zionist Thought" and "Medieval jewish Poetry"; both taught by our member Marvin Wolfert.
Social Action Shabbatot
Social Action Shabbatot inform and engage our community in one of the pillars of our tradition, Tikkun Olam (repairing a broken world). Speakers and speical programs provide insight to issues that affect us all.
Sun, May 28 2023
8 Sivan 5783
Upcoming Events
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MayMay 29 , 2023
Monday, May 29th 9:00a to 3:00p
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Saturday ,
JunJune 3 , 2023
Shabbat, Jun 3rd 10:00a to 1:00p
Mark celebratory moments in our lives on the first Shabbat of each month, sharing news of birthdays, anniversaries, accomplishments, new life in our families, and of challenges overcome—a Simcha Shabbat. -
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JunJune 3 , 2023
Shabbat, Jun 3rd 3:00p to 5:00p
Bat Mitzvah of Sasha & Summer Goldberg -
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JunJune 4 , 2023
Sunday, Jun 4th 9:30a to 12:00p
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JunJune 5 , 2023Sisterhood Board Meeting
Monday, Jun 5th 8:00p to 10:00p
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JunJune 8 , 2023
Thursday, Jun 8th 8:00p to 9:00p
Are you dealing with the loss of a loved one and could benefit from support? B’nai Tikvah member Lorraine Simon is leading a Grief Support Group that meets virtually twice a month. Lorraine is an experienced counselor who has led groups for over twenty years. -
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JunJune 11 , 2023Adult Ed Movie Night
Sunday, Jun 11th 8:00p to 10:00p
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Monday ,
JunJune 12 , 2023Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, Jun 12th 7:00p to 9:00p
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Thursday ,
JunJune 15 , 2023Adult Education Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jun 15th 8:00p to 9:00p
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Saturday ,
JunJune 17 , 2023
Shabbat, Jun 17th 9:30a to 11:45a
Join B'nai Tikvah for a refreshing Shabbat alternative program. Walk with the fall foliage, the winter snow, the spring flowers, and summer streams. Strolls happen the third Shabbat of the month. Please email Janet Halpern for info. -
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JunJune 19 , 2023
Monday, Jun 19th 8:00p to 10:00p
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Sunday ,
JunJune 25 , 2023Sisterhood: Mah Jongg Fun Day
Sunday, Jun 25th 10:00a to 3:00p
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JunJune 27 , 2023
Tuesday, Jun 27th 7:00p to 9:00p
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AugAugust 29 , 2023Sisterhood Opening Program
Tuesday, Aug 29th 6:30p to 8:30p
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SepSeptember 12 , 2023
Tuesday, Sep 12th 3:45p to 5:45p
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 16 , 2023
Shabbat, Sep 16th 10:30a to 12:30p
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 17 , 2023
Sunday, Sep 17th 10:30a to 12:30p
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 19 , 2023
Tuesday, Sep 19th 3:45a to 5:45p
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2023
Shabbat, Sep 23rd 9:30a to 12:00p
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SepSeptember 25 , 2023
Monday, Sep 25th 10:30a to 12:30p