Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Jacobson Lounge; Rudd Auditorium
6:15 pm September - June
Rudd Auditorium
8:00 pm July - August

As the sun begins to set, usher in Shabbat with Rabbi Roston and Cantor Fine. Be home in time to spend Shabbat dinner together with your family.

Shirrei Shabbat
6:15 pm in the Jacobson Lounge

September 7, 2007   October 12   November 2   December 7
January 4, 2008   February1   March 7   April 11   May 2   June 6

Join us for a Shabbat filled with beautiful song accompanied by our Youth Chorale. Adults and children alike join in as we clap and dance in the aisles during this joyous celebration of Shabbat. Communal dinner follows the service, reservations required. Open to the community.

Beth El Friday Night Live!
6:15 pm in the Jacobson Lounge

September 12, 2008    December 12
January 9, 2009    March 6    May 15   

Back by popular demand! Welcome Shabbat with this joyful, upbeat and soulful prayer experience. Instrumentalists and uplifting melodies allow for easy participation through clapping, singing and dancing! A wonderful Shabbat experience for the whole family. Delicious Shabbat dinner follows the service, reservations required. Open to the commmunity.

Young Family Shabbat: Ages 2-8
6:00 pm Dinner; 7:00 pm Service in the Rudd Auditorium

October 19, 2007   November 16   December 21
January 18, 2008   March 28   May 16   

This child-friendly service, led by Treasure and Rich Cohen, introduces families to the joy of Shabbat with music, movement, prayer, Torah parade and puppet stories! Parents and grandparents are welcome! A traditional Shabbat dinner follows an introductory activity at 6:00 pm. Reservations are required for dinner. Open to the community.

At 7:00 pm all the children and adults gather for a wonderful age-appropriate Shabbat service featuring singing, dancing, Rabbi Kermit and birthday blessings by Rabbi Roston and Cantor Fine. Oneg Shabbat and dessert follow the service. Babysitter and toy area are available.