Weekly Shabbat services begin at 9am on Saturday mornings. While they are primarily led by Rabbi Michael Singer and Cantor Sam Guncler, we welcome and encourage congregational participation in the service. Congregants participate in the readings and songs. Some chant portions of the weekly Torah parsha. Many chant Haftarah, sometimes reprising their own bar or bat mitzvah portion many years after the fact. It is our desire that all of our members and guests feel comfortable in our synagogue.
The kiddush at the conclusion of each Shabbat service is one of our most cherished parts of the week. We gather for a communal meal with a friendly and relaxed vibe. It’s a time for refreshment and social interaction – a chance to “shmooze” with friends and discuss the news of the day, meet new congregants and catch up on the goings on of the community – to really get into the experience of Shabbat at a time apart from the pressures of the week. The rabbi and various congregants chant the birkat haMazon or grace after meals. (If you went to a Jewish sleep-away camp you probably know it. If not, it’s easy to learn.) Afterwards, we invite you to join the rabbi around the table for an on-going Talmud class. Everyone is welcome to join in at any time and learn as you go.
Brith Sholom holds Friday night Shabbat services whenever there is a congregational Shabbat dinner (nearly monthly), a bar or bat mitzvah, or during warm summer evenings, which are ideal for outdoor “Starry Shabbats” in our beautiful courtyard. Please contact the office for service dates and times.
