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Shabbat & Holiday Services

CELEBRATING SHABBAT AND HOLIDAYS

We call Shabbat a delight, a day to refresh and renew. At Congregation Beth El, on Shabbat we join together as a synagogue family to rejoice in the gift of our lives, to reflect on the week gone by, and to sense God’s presence through our prayer and celebration. You are welcome to join us each week for Shabbat prayer on Friday evenings at 6:15 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the Stone Family Sanctuary or online via Livestream. Our rabbis, Ba'al Tefillah, and synagogue members lead us in warm, participatory services.

shabbat services - in person and online

Each Shabbat, in person and at home, as a synagogue family we celebrate God’s creative and redemptive presence in the world. During each Shabbat service, Rabbi Ron Shulman, Rabbi Avi Libman, and Ba’al Tefillah David Lipsitz guide us in prayer through melody and song, spiritual insights and reflections. Our Shabbat morning services enable participants in person and online to read Torah, receive Torah honors, and actively participate together.
We are now welcoming congregants to Shabbat Services each week. In our airy and open Stone Family Sanctuary, we enjoy each other’s company as we celebrate Shabbat. For the time being, advance registration is necessary to attend.
 
We are guided by and implementing all necessary health and safety protocols. We encourage you to consider your attendance plans based in your health concerns and comfort, as well. We urge all of you who are able to be vaccinated against the Coronavirus before planning your return to campus.
 
Fridays 6:15 p.m.
 
Participate in person:
Please make a reservation through the weekly service attendance email or call the synagogue office.
 
Participate via Livestream:
Saturdays 9:30 a.m.
 
Participate in person:
Please make a reservation through the weekly service attendance email or call the synagogue office.
 
Participate via Livestream:
 
If you would like a Torah honor, please email michele@cbe.org.
 
 
When actively viewing online Shabbat services, set up a comfortable place at home so you may participate in a “real” not only virtual experience, seeking for yourself meaning and impact. Try not to let the routines of home interfere with your service attendance.
 

PLAZA PRAYER - SHABBAT EVE SERVICES

Every other Friday evening, 6:15 pm
Fridays May 14, May 28, June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, August 6, and August 20
 
We gather outside on the Turk Family Plaza for a spirited and informal prayer service. On our beautiful synagogue campus we’ll enjoy each other’s company and celebrate Shabbat. Plaza Prayer services will be held every other Friday through the summer. We are adhering to all necessary health and safety protocols. For the time being, reservations are required to attend. Plan to join us!

holiday services

We observe the sacred occasions of the Jewish year each season. Our joyous prayer services and events on Sukkot, Passover, and Shavuot feature the unique ritual symbols and commemorations of each festival. Throughout the year, our celebrations include opportunities for all ages to share in the spirit and meaning of every holiday. Watch for details about upcoming holiday plans.
 

synagogue honors

Celebrating Shabbat each week, and gathering for prayer every day, we enjoy marking special personal and family occasions by sharing them with our Congregation Beth El family. If you would like to receive a synagogue honor during a Shabbat or Daily Minyan service, please contact the Rabbinic Office.
 
Sun, May 16 2021 5 Sivan 5781