Erev Shabbat services (Friday night)
Our Erev Shabbat services reflect a variety of expressions shared by our community. To that need, our Sabbath evening worship includes prayer formats of healing, reflection and meditation, interactive contemporary, and special musical nights. Periodically, the Adult Education Committee will organize a lecture in conjunction with Erev Shabbat services, accompanied by a dinner or a dessert Oneg. It has become a tradition for each Torah School class to lead at least one Erev Shabbat service during the school year, preceded by a meal in our social hall.
Shabbat morning services
Shabbat services begin at 9:30 am and reflect an atmosphere of participation. We accomplish this by doing a great deal of congregational singing. In addition, we extend to our worshippers the opportunity to assist us on leadership levels. This includes Torah reading, Haftarah chant, or presenting a talk or explanation of the portion of the week. In addition, all facets of the service are available for our congregants to lead. Please contact the Cantor for details.
Shabbat Child Care is offered during special Saturday morning services such as the High Holy Days and various lifecycle celebrations. Qualified babysitters watch toddlers and preschool children. Please contact the office to pre-register your child or children so that appropriate staffing can be arranged. A modest fee may be charged to cover costs.
Family, Youth, and Tot services
Family Services
Shabbat Kulanu is generally held monthly. There is a children’s service led by one of our preschool or religious school classes, snacks or a meal, followed by a wonderful musical service for all. These services mix song, spirit, and stories with special surprises for children. Enjoy spirited Shabbat melodies while you and your families celebrate Shabbat with friends and friends-to-be. Connect through traditional prayers and contemporary reflections. All are welcome at these services—with or without children! Please email the office for more information.
Tot Services
Our preschoolers celebrate Shabbat as a community every Friday morning at 9:30am in the sanctuary. Led by our clergy, this is a brief, joyous service. We welcome you and your children or grandchildren between birth and 6 years of age to join this wonderful opportunity to sing and celebrate Shabbat together.
Weekday Minyan
Morning Minyan is usually held on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30 am. We also conduct an evening (Ma’ariv) service at 7:00pm prior to Religious Committee meetings, which are held monthly throughout the year on Thursday evenings. Please refer to our calendar for updates. If you call our office or clergy at 925-934-9446, we would be pleased to help you make arrangements for additional services, including Shiva Minyan, to recite Kaddish at the home or in the Synagogue.
