Shabbat
Shabbat Shalom!
"…On Shabbat, everything changes…"
Join with the Temple Israel community as we transition from the hectic workweek, to the calm of Shabbat every Friday evening. Every Friday is something special. We have special services each week including Mishpacha Minyan, and options for children and families such as Bim Bam Shabbat and Tot Shabbat, and our intimate Kabbalat Shabbat chapel services.
Shabbat Service Times
Note: Beginning on Friday evening, October 2nd, we will use ONE consistent, dedicated Zoom link for ALL services.
Meeting ID: 324 977 9888 Passcode: minyan
All Friday night services begin at 5:30pm
Saturday mornings services are held in the Sanctuary and begin at 9:00am.
Saturday afternoon Mincha and Maariv services begin according to the proximity to sundown. Check the calendar for exact times.
Service times are listed on the Temple Israel calendar; they sometimes are updated from the scheduled time, please stay up to date by consulting the online calendar, a version of which showing only prayer services, can be found at the bottom of this page.
Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat Morning at Temple Israel is something special. From our main service in the synagogue sanctuary to services for children, teens, and learners, the synagogue is abuzz with activity. On most Shabbatot, a greeter is on duty outside the sanctuary to assist with any questions or needs, offer guidance, or simply to say, "Shabbat Shalom."
Temple Israel is a traditional and egalitarian conservative synagogue. Our sanctuary service generally begins at 9:00 am; we also offer weekly services for children and youth. On Shabbat we unplug from our activities of the week, turning off the technology that binds us to the never-ending pace that society demands of us. Our service helps to be the capstone, as a spiritual culmination of the week. At services we reflect in prayer and community, frequently celebrating life-cycle events as a community. After services we gather together for "Kiddush" a time for socializing, refreshments, and to catch up with friends.
Shabbat Afternoon Service (Mincha/Maariv)
The Shabbat afternoon services are held approximately one hour before the conclusion of Shabbat (see calendar for exact times). These services mostly take place in our chapel, located on the lower level of Temple Israel. The service is intimate and friendly bringing the Shabbat experience to a close and welcoming the new week together. Sometimes celebrations will also take place either in our chapel service, or in our sanctuary. The services end with the lighting of the Havdalah candle, and the sweet spices that signal the conclusion of Shabbat.
"Shabbat is a day when our most important goal is not to have, but to be, not to own, but to give, not to control, but to share, not to subdue, but to be in accord..."
-Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
Additional Resources
Mon, January 25 2021
12 Shevat 5781
Today's Calendar
Morning Minyan : 7:30a |
Lunch & Learn, with Rabbi Fish : 12:00p |
Minha followed by Ma'ariv : 7:15p |
Purim Shpiel Zoom : 7:30p |
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 4:37p |
Kabbalat Shabbat : 5:30p |
Shabbat Day
K-2 - Shabbat Religious School : 9:00a |
Shabbat Morning Services : 9:00a |
3rd & 4th - Shabbat Religious School : 9:40a |
5th-7th - Shabbat Religious School : 10:00a |
Havdalah : 5:39p |
Maariv : 5:45p |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Jan 25 Lunch & Learn, with Rabbi Fish Monday, Jan 25 12:00p |
Jan 26 ScholarStream Tuesday, Jan 26 8:00p |
Jan 27 ScholarStream Wednesday, Jan 27 10:00p |
Jan 31 |
Feb 1 Lunch & Learn, with Rabbi Fish Monday, Feb 1 12:00p |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Beshalach
Shabbat, Jan 30 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Jan 29, 4:37p |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Jan 30, 5:39p |
Tu B'Shvat
Thursday, Jan 28 |