This week’s double portion, Behar-Behukotai, takes us to the end of the Book of Leviticus, with its many laws and details, and offers blessings for those who keep those laws, and curses for those who don’t. Why are these laws at the heart of the Torah? Our Friday night service begins at 6:00 p.m. and concludes around 6:50 p.m. This week Reb Lisa 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:
Brooke Charnitsky’s Bat Mitzvah
Please join the Charnitsky family in celebrating as Brooke is called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah!
Our service begins at 10 a.m. in our sanctuary, and you can join us in person or on Livestream. Brooke and I will lead the davening. Noah Beit-Aharon, Brooke, and I will read Torah, and Brooke will read the Haftorah and offer a teaching. Services will conclude around noon and will be followed by a kiddush luncheon sponsored by the Charnitsky family.
Shabbat shalom, Reb Lisa Feld
Celebrating our Daily Minyan
We deeply appreciate the dedication of our minyan leaders, captains, and regulars who provide a space for people to say kaddish or to have a few moments of connection and prayer at the end of the day.
Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat morning services on May 19-20 as we honor the members of our community who keep our ZOOMminyan going every evening!
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!
