Over the course of his life, Moses changes from a man “of stumbling speech” to one whose farewell address takes a whole book. How does this transformation come about? Our Friday night service begins at 6:00 p.m. and concludes around 6:50 p.m. This week I will lead the davening and share a teaching.
Our service is designed to create a buffer between the work week and Shabbat rest. We aim to make the atmosphere like a family shabbat table complete with Candle Lighting, Blessing one another, Kiddush, and Motzei. Before and after the service we take time to check in with one another and share greetings (feel free to log on early). Our service has been abridged for ZOOM but includes familiar and new melodies, readings from the margins of the siddur, and some learning.
SHABBAT MORNING:
A New Version
This week, we begin the Book of Deuteronomy (Deut. 1:1-3:22), whose name in Greek means, “Repetition” or “Second Law.” Moses tells us a different version of events than the one we’ve seen play out in our weekly parshiot up until now. What secrets do those differences reveal? Our service begins at 10 a.m. in our sanctuary, and you can join us in person or on Livestream. Alan Bulotsky will read Torah and I will lead services, read Haftorah and offer a teaching. Services will conclude around noon and will be followed by a kiddush luncheon.
TISHA B’AV
On Tisha B’Av, we mourn the many tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people on this date, including the destruction of both Temples and the expulsion of Spanish Jewry. Join us on July 26, at 7:45 pm, together with Rabbi Fred Benjamin and members of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills, for a special Tisha B’Av service and a reading from the Book of Eicha in our Sanctuary. Since the service is traditionally conducted in dim light, please bring a flashlight so you can follow along. Service will also be streamed on LiveControl & YouTube. Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Lisa Feld
Simcha Shabbat & Kiddush
Simcha Shabbat - 1st Shabbat of each month. Share your family's celebratory moments with the congregation by helping sponsor kiddush. More info
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
Alternative Shabbat Programs
Starbucks Shabbat: Saturdays at 12PM onZOOM Enjoy an informal cup of joe while discussing various topics from the weekly parsha to current events. No RSVP needed; come regularly or pop in!
