 a chance to spend time with family and friends... a weekly opportunity to reflect on our connection with God... an opportunity to invest in our Jewish growth... a time to celebrate with community... welcoming to all at Congregation Beth El... Shabbat at Beth El is... Friday Evening On Friday evenings, our services are always followed by a continuation of our gathering in community with good food, drink and conversation. Our usual monthly schedule is as follows, however, there are occasional exceptions. Please check the Beth El Calendar to confirm the schedule for a particular date. First Friday of the month
6:00 pm - Services 7:00 pm - Potluck Supper (contact potluck@members.bethelsudbury.org to RSVP for an upcoming potluck or for questions about what you can bring) Second and Fifth Friday of the month 6:00 pm - Services followed by a brief Oneg Shabbat / Pleasure of Shabbat Third Friday of the month 6:00 pm - Services 7:00 pm - Catered Shabbat Feast and program (contact the Beth El office at 978-443-9622 by the Third Tuesday of the month to RSVP for an upcoming Shabbat Feast and program) Fourth Friday of the month 8:00 pm - Services followed by a brief Oneg Shabbat / Pleasure of Shabbat Shabbat Morning On Saturday mornings, Shabbat observances begin with several Torah Study groups at 8:45 am, followed by Services at 10:30 am. This year there are 4 Torah Study groups that meet, an introduction to Torah study with Rabbi Thomas, Torah study with traditional commentary with Cantor Lorel Zar-Kessler, Torah study through a Hasidic perspective with David Krieger, and a congregant-led Torah study. You can choose to drop by the Torah Study groups when you like or attend on a regular basis. Our Shabbat morning service, beginning at 10:30, is filled with song, prayer, and learning. It is followed by a luncheon open to the entire community. Our Tot Shabbat for ages 0-5 and Kehillat Noar / Youth Community for ages 6-12 provide opportunities for children to participate on Shabbat mornings on scheduled dates. (see the Beth El Calendar and the Families with Young Children page for dates and more information). The following provides information about the upcoming Shabbat, however, no need to click. Meet Rabbi David Thomas and read some his sermons and general writings. Meet Cantor Lorel Zar-Kessler and read some of her sermons and general writings and listen to her shared music. If you'd like to share your thoughts about what Shabbat means to you or how your family welcomes Shabbat, please send along an email, and your thoughts will be added in a comment section at the end of this page. |
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