PRAY

We celebrate the full cycle of the Jewish year with High Holy Day services, outdoor meals at Sukkot, Chanukah latke dinners, noisy get-togethers on Purim, Passover and Tu B'Shevat community seders, and more! We also celebrate the cycles of our members’ lives – bris and baby-namings, bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings and commitment ceremonies, conversions and confirmations. And of course, we come together and provide support as a community in times of illness or death of members or their families.

Our Shabbat services (minyanim)

Friday night services, 7:30 p.m.

On Erev Shabbat, we hold a Reform/Liberal service, including a d’var Torah, or sermon, and lots of music. We welcome guests and visitors at all of our activities, but you must pre-register in advance by contacting the office.

 Saturday morning services,10:00 a.m.

Members of our lay-led Conservative/traditional egalitarian minyan meet in our sanctuary to daven (prayer), leyn (chant), and deliver Divrei Torah every Shabbat. The sign-up sheet to participate in services can be accessed here.  If you are not a member of Congregation Beth Shalom, please contact the office in advance to sign up to attend services or to obtain the link to view online services.

If you have any questions, please contact the minyan’s coordinator, Judith Rose.

Jewish Renewal, Saturday Morning, 10:00 a.m.

Once a month, usually on the 3rd Shabbat, our lay-led minyan comes together for prayer, song, teaching, meditation, and Torah rooted in tradition but meant for the way we live now. Beginner-friendly! For more information, contact Diane David.

Monthly Family Shabbat

We offer a monthly Friday evening Family shabbat that includes an abbreviated service, a parsha play performed by the children, and a catered meal. 

JEWISH MEDITATION GROUP

In Genesis, our ancestor Isaac is described as going "lasuach" in the field, a term understood by commentators as a type of meditative practice. Here at Beth Shalom, we have gathered weekly for almost 20 years in member’s homes to relax, get centered, and fully experience the here and now. Our meditation leaders rotate as do the techniques we employ. Everyone is welcome!

For more information, please contact Julie Bloom.