Worship

From the more casual to the more formal, to our tots all the way to our seniors, we have a worship experience that is right for everyone. Our commitment to inclusion allows each person to feel welcome and integral to our congregation.

Temple Beth-El warmly welcomes our congregants to a wide variety of worship opportunities. From casual services to services with a more formal feeling, from family services to adults of all ages, Temple Beth-El has a worship experience that is right for everyone.

Kabbalat Shabbat

Friday evenings
5:30 pm: Oneg
6:00 pm: Service

Our services are led by our Rabbi and Cantor, and both provide a warm, inclusive and prayerful Shabbat experience. Kabbalat Shabbat services allow for congregants to participate through prayer and song. The service is a more informal experience. Prior to the service, the community is invited to join together for an early oneg at 5:30 pm. The early service typically ends around 7:15 pm, providing an opportunity for Shabbat dinner with family and friends.

Shabbat Morning Traditional Service

Saturday mornings, 10:00 am

The traditional morning Shabbat service is led by our Rabbi, Cantor, and our accompanist. Our congregation often celebrates b’nei mitzvah at this service, and most of the service honors are offered to the family of our celebrants. We warmly welcome everyone to attend the service and enjoy the Kiddush that follows.

Shabbat Morning Casual Service

Saturday mornings, 9:30 am

Our Shabbat Morning, lay-led, participatory service occurs in our Mishkan (chapel). This intimate one-hour service is informal and open to young and old alike. After worship, many participants remain for a lively discussion about the Torah portion over a bagel and coffee.

Shabbat Evening Service

First Friday of the month
7:30 pm, followed by dessert oneg

The Shabbat Evening Services may include a Torah service, a teaching from our Rabbi, musical presentations from the volunteer choir and band, or a guest speaker. Following the 7:30 service, the community is invited to enjoy a delicious dessert oneg.

Morning Minyans

Saturdays—In Person
Casual Morning Minyan followed by Torah Study
9:30 am: Morning Minyan
11:00 am: Torah Study/Parashat Hashavuah

Wednesdays—via Zoom*
Start your Wednesday mornings at 8:00 am with a spiritual ½ hour recharge at our weekday minyan. Our lay-led minyan was established by congregants wishing to say kaddish within our community and is open to all. Many congregants enjoy breakfast together after the service.

*To receive Zoom link, please email Shaina Farwell, sfarwell@templebeth-el.org

Shabbat Yeladim (Tot Shabbat)

First Friday of the month (check our calendar)
5:30 am: Complimentary dinner
6:00 pm: Age appropriate worship followed by oneg

An upbeat and enjoyable introduction to Temple for children ages 7 and younger. Older siblings are welcome to attend and participate with their families. This monthly program takes place the first Friday of the month.

We start with complimentary dinner at 5:30 pm. At 6:00 pm we move into the sanctuary to gather for an age appropriate worship experience that includes singing and dancing, a story, and an introduction to prayers. The evening concludes with a craft project and oneg where families can meet and mingle, and still get their children home for bedtimes.

Ruach Shabbat

Fridays, four times a year, 6:00 pm (check calendar)
Followed by dinner

Our Ruach Shabbat service welcomes people of all ages. This 45 minute Friday night musical service features more camp-style music. It includes festive music, a story, and blessings for anyone celebrating birthdays during the month. Join us for a camp style dinner and songfest following the service.

Casual Shabbat Morning Service

A 9:30 am Shabbat morning, lay-led, participatory service occurs in our Mishkan (chapel). This intimate one-hour service is informal and open to young and old alike. After worship, many participants remain for a lively discussion about the Torah portion over a bagel and coffee.