Shabbat Morning

Congregation Beth El is a fully egalitarian congregation. All honors are extended to both men and women. Children are welcome to attend all services.

Torah Talk
8:45-9:30am
Susan & Mitchell Lieberman Chapel
Text study of the weekly portion with Rabbi Roston & guest teachers Saturday mornings before the morning service. Join the conversation and learn with us!

Shabbat Morning Service
9:30am
Sanctuary
Egalitarian service infused with beautiful melodies and inspiring teachings create a meaningful, participatory worship experience.

Participation is an important part of our community so at any given time you will find the preliminary services and Shacharit services are led by either Rabbi Roston or various skilled leaders. Participation in the Torah service is an important part of Beth El's culture. Every week, members of our congregation and the bar/bat mitzvah and their families, chant the weekly verses as well as those of the Haftarah. Younger children often lead prayers such as Ashrei, Ein Keloheynu and Adon Olam.  After Rabbi Roston's teaching, the congregation participates in chanting of the uplifting melodies of the musaf service.

In addition to the traditional main service, Beth El offers many opportunities to learn and engage in different spiritual opportunities. Make this the year you try Shabbat at Beth El!

We end each Shabbat morning at Beth El with a "home-made" kiddush luncheon for all ages where old friends and newcomers, children and adults, congregants and clergy gather together in celebration and community.

Children's Services

Mini-Minyan (ages 2-6)
11:00am-12:00pm
Preschool PlaySpace - lower level
Song, prayer,Torah stories and puppet plays make Shabbat special for our young families. Led by many talented congregants, children learn Torah stories from a special picture Torah Scroll. Child(ren) must be accompanied by parent or caregiver.

Shabbat B'Yachad (grades 2-6)
11:00am-12:00pm
Susan & Mitchell Lieberman Chapel
Led by a cadre of very talented teens and skilled teachers.  During the second half of the year, Vav (6th grade) class students are called to the Torah to chant a short verse. This special aliyah helps our students prepare for their upcoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah. It is a wonderful experience shared by the entire family.

Minyan Makers (grade 7)
9:30am-12:00pm
Sanctuary
A transtional period from youth services to congregational services. We hope to nuture a connection and positive experience of communal prayer that will inspire a lifetime of Shabbat prayer. Opportunities to lead parts of the service as well as present short teachings. (We expect all students to attend a minimum of 1 ½ hrs. of this service with the hope that students will increase their time as the year progresses.) At least one parent should accompany their child at services. Zayin class may include b’nai mitzvot celebrated at other synagogues.