Shabbat

A mixture of both English and Hebrew make up the prayers and songs in our services.  Whether you are fluent or not in Hebrew, it is not necessary or expected.  Transliterations are available for all prayers and songs which encourages everyone to participate in the reading of prayers and singing of songs.

Friday Night Shabbat Services

Friday night Shabbat services are held every Friday night of the year at 7:30pm with very rare exceptions.  For details on upcoming services, check the synagogue calendar on the home page.

An Oneg Shabbat immediately follows our Shabbat services, providing refreshments and the opportunity for congregants and visitors to mingle and meet one another.

Children are welcome at all services.  In order to provide a meaningful spiritual atmosphere during services, we ask that you be mindful of your children’s behavior.  A special kids Shabbat is available on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month which cater to young children with a shorter service, as well as fun activities.  

Saturday Morning Shabbat Study

A torah study group meets every Saturday morning at 9am to discuss the week’s Parshat. Come and join the discussion, enjoy some coffee and a bagel, and engage in some very interesting discussions.

Saturday Morning Shabbat Services

Saturday Morning Shabbat services are held on various Saturdays throughout the year, starting at 10:30am. Please check the calendar for scheduled dates. “Tot Shabbat” is held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, with the 2nd Saturday being a PJ Library Tot Shabbat event.  Every Tot Shabbat starts at 9 am and includes developmentally appropriate stories, refreshments, and fun activities for kids and their families.  For details on upcoming services, check the synagogue calendar on the home page.

Dress Code

There is no formal dress code for services, however we ask that you dress appropriately when you visit Adat Chaverim for Shabbat services.