Our Friday night service begins at 6:00 p.m. and concludes around 7:00 p.m. Join us on ZOOM and log in early to say hello. Our service includes Candle Lighting for Chanukah and Shabbat, blessing one another, kiddush, motzei and angel cards as we prepare to move from the work week to Shabbat as a day of rest and reflection.
Reb Lisa will lead the davening and offer a teaching. Chanukah songs and candle lighting will begin our evening.
This shabbat Reb Josh leads the davening. Linda Dietrich and Reb Josh will read torah and haftorah. We read from three torah scrolls this shabbat and Dena Kaufman will lead Hallel in honor of Rosh Hodesh (the new month) and the holiday.
What does Judaism teach about miracles? We will look at a short passage in Ethics of the Fathers (Pirkei Avot) about where miracles come from and then look at some stories about rabbis as miracle workers. In the end, what does our tradition say about God entering history to change the course of nature?
Davening in the sanctuary begins at 10:00 a.m. and concludes around noon with kiddush luncheon. Join us for conversation, study and fellowship, or join us on-line.
Lunch & Learn - Winter: Texts on Community Building
My winter Lunch and Learn takes this week off and resumes next week on Wednesday at noon. New students are always welcome.
In coming months, we will explore texts on the building of community. What did the early rabbis teach about creating intimate Jewish communities in which the individual is nurtured and the communal is sustained. Class will beon Zoom.
Upcoming Dates
Sunday, December 25th, 5:30 PM: Join us for our last Candle Lighting at the synagogue.
Shabbat Shalom and Hag Urim Sameach, (a joyous festival of lights)
Rabbi Leonard Gordon
A PDF of the Shabbat morning siddur is available by clicking the pic to your right, so you can follow from home if you do not have a siddur. If you need a bible, please be in touch with our office or consider purchasing a copy of Siddur Lev Shalem and Humash Etz Hayyim for your home library.
Simcha Shabbat & Kiddush
Simcha Shabbat - 1st Shabbat of each month. Share your family's celebratory moments with the congregation by helping sponsor kiddush. Join us for January! More info
And we know that there are times when congregants and families simply want to sponsor kiddush outside of our montly Simcha Shabbat. To acknowledge a special occasion, such as a yahrzeit or other important event, simply go to our Donations webpageMore info
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This week's Kiddush sponsored by Linda & Harry Dietrich in honor of their 59th Anniversary
Services are streamed and in person, as follows:
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Friday, 6:00 PM: Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Saturday, 10:00 AM: Shabbat Morning Services
Join us in person, if fully vaccinated; masking is optional but recommended;
and on these web/smart TV channel links.
Alternative Shabbat Programs
Starbucks Shabbat: Saturdays at 9AM 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!
