Worship Services

Weekday Minyan

This lay-led minyan was established by congregants wishing to say Kaddish within our community, and is open to all.. This lay-led minyan meets in our Mishkan on Wednesday mornings at 6:30 am.

Erev Shabbat

This Friday evening service is led by the Rabbis and Cantor using the Gates of Prayer Siddur. The service begins at 8:00 pm, or 7:30 pm when a B’nai Mitzvah is celebrated. The Cantor may teach the congregation a new song or a familiar one with a new melody, or lead us in an old favorite. The weekly Torah portion is read, and the Rabbi gives a sermon. During the year we invite special speakers in place of or in addition to a sermon. We also celebrate other life-cycle events such as an auf ruf and baby namings. At the conclusion of the service the congregation joins together for an Oneg.

Casual Kabbalat Shabbat

Welcome Shabbat with an informal early evening participatory service once a month, led by our clergy in our Mishkan. This casual (attire) one-hour service begins with a wine and cheese reception at 5:30 pm, followed by a 6:00 pm service, giving you the time to return home and enjoy a lovely Shabbat dinner with your family.

Erev Shabbat Family

This one-hour service beginning at 7:00 pm, is directed toward families with elementary school age children, and includes music (both guitar and singing), a story, and blessings for children celebrating birthdays during the month. It is essential that an adult sit with the youngest children and as always, appropriate quiet behavior is expected.

Shabbat Morning

A traditional service at 10:00 am in our Sanctuary, led by our Rabbis, Cantor and an accompanist. It is customary for our congregation to celebrate B’nai Mitzvah during this ceremony, and most of the service honors are given to family of our celebrants.

Casual Shabbat Morning Service

A 9:30 am weekly participatory service held in our Mishkan. The service is informal and open to young and old alike. After worship, participants generally stay for a lively discussion about the Torah portion over a bagel and coffee.

Shabbat Yeladim

An enjoyable introduction to temple for children up to age six. Older siblings are welcome to attend and participate with their families. This twice monthly program takes place on Friday evenings at 6:00 pm, or Saturday mornings at 9:00am The service features singing, a story and basic prayers, followed by a kiddush with snacks.