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
9:00-9:30am
Chapel
Text study of the weekly portion with Rabbi Roston & guest teachers most 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.

Talmud Study, Shabbat Afternoon
1:00pm
Following services and kiddush lunch, a group of congregants study Talmud together, led by congregant Mark Chodrow.

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.

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

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!

Babysitting
10:00 am

Children's Services

Mini-Minyan (ages 2-6)
11:00am-12:00pm
Room 102/103
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.

Kehilah Kids (grades 1-3)
11:00am-12:00pm
Room 202/203
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.

Tefillah Troupe (grades 4-6)
11:00am-12:00pm
Chapel
Students lead the majority of the prayers and occasionally read from the Torah. Emphasis is on honing skills with a focus on kavannah (intention) and competence.

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.

Throughout the year, we offer flexible Shabbat alternative experiences to match the diversity of spiritual, cultural and educational interests of our congregation & community. From meditation to family services to inspiring discussions, we believe these options strengthen Jewish identity and the Beth El community.

Some of Beth El's offerings have included:
Shal-om Yoga ∙ Jewish Meditation ∙ Judaism & the Environment ∙ Healing Service ∙ Discussion groups w/Guest Speakers ∙ Havdalah & Kosher Wine Tasting ∙ Building Jerusalem One Lego at a Time

All gather together for Kiddush luncheon following services.