Shabbat Services
Saturday Morning Services
Saturday Services for Everyone
All are welcome at our Saturday services!
If you are a member of Havurah and would like to request that the name of a relative or Havurah member be said during the Misheberach (healing prayer) at Shabbat services, please use this form. You will need to log in as a member to access the form.
Community Minyan
Led by community members and Rabbi Benjamin, this service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion. 10 am-12 pm, Sept. 4, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6; Dec. 11, 25; Jan. 1, 15; Feb. 5, 12, 19; Mar. 5, 19, 26; Apr. 16, 23; May 7, 21; Jun. 11, 25; Jul. 9, 23; Aug. 13, 27
Contemplative Shabbat
We will chant verses and spend time in silent prayer or meditation, then connect through Torah discussion and share blessings by chanting a few aliyot. Led by Rabbi Benjamin. 10 am-12 pm, Sept. 11; Jan. 22
Text & Torah
Torah study followed by a shortened morning service. Led by lay leaders or Rabbi Benjamin. 10 am-12 pm, Dec. 18; Feb. 12; Mar. 26
HIAS Refugee Shabbat
We will join congregations nationwide in dedicating our Shabbat services to honoring refugees and asylum seekers. 7 pm, Mar. 4; 10 am Mar. 5
Saturday Services Especially for Families
Tot Shabbat
Young children (0-5) and parents celebrate with singing, movement, blessings, and storytelling. 10:30-11:30 am, Oct. 9; Nov. 6; Dec. 11; Jan. 22; Feb. 19; Apr. 2; May 7; Jun. 11
Discovering Shabbat Morning: Learners’ Minyan
This upbeat, interactive service focuses on the structure, key themes and prayers of the morning service. Especially for families with youth in grades 5-7. 10-11:30 am, Nov. 20; Apr. 2
Family Shabbat
Fabulous morning of singing, storytelling, and Torah learning. Especially for families with youth in grades K-6. 10:30 am-12 pm, Jan. 29
Please check our online calendar for confirmations and updates to the information above.
Friday Evening Services
Once a month we have a family-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Rabbi Benjamin and Havurah musicians. All are welcome. Unfortunately we are not yet able to include an oneg or dinner, but stay tuned – plans are in the works!
Check our online calendar for dates of Kabbalat Shabbat services and additional Friday services scheduled throughout the year.
Wednesday Morning Services
Our Wednesday morning minyan is for people who want to incorporate a regular prayer practice into their week and those saying Kaddish. It is usually 8:30 to 9:00 am, but the start time is earlier for Rosh Chodesh and some holiday observances. Check our online calendar for updates.
Spiritual Life Committee
Co-chairs Diane Chaplin and Sam Sirkin work with members of the Spiritual Life Committee to schedule and plan Havurah's Community Minyans and Text & Torah services, and to support other Shabbat services listed on this page.
The services are lay-led and rely on a core group of volunteers along with Rabbi Benjamin. The Spiritual Life Committee would like to expand and diversify the group of people who make Shabbat community services happen. If you are interested in learning more about how to plug in, please contact the Havurah office.
Resources
Friday Night
This is the blessing for lighting the candles of Shabbat, sung by Havurah member and musician Ilene Safyan. You can also hear Ilene sing the kiddush for Friday night Shabbat. View all of our Shabbat songs here.
Saturday Morning
Being called up for an aliyah is an honor. These are the words to the blessings before and after a Torah reading. You can listen to recordings of the blessings below:
Blessing Before the Torah Reading
Blessing After the Torah Reading
Goleil Instructions - The Goleil or Gelilah dresses the Torah when a reading is done.
Magbiah Instructions - The Magbiah lifts the Torah scroll after the reading
Deborah Eisenbach-Budner’s Illustrated Guide to a Shabbat Morning Service (PDF)
Order of Service Chart (PDF) – This chart walks you through each part of the Shabbat morning service, including page numbers in our siddur.
Sun, January 29 2023
7 Shevat 5783
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Upcoming Events
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Monday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2023
Monday, Jan 30th 7:00p to 8:15p
In this four-week introductory class, we will delve into the history of Jewish mysticism, sample ancient Kabbalistic texts and contemporary mystical writings, become acquainted with Hasidic rebbes and their enduring stories, and explore selected mystical concepts and practices. Led by Tivona Reith, Rabbinic Chaplain and Mashpiah Ruchanit. -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 31 , 2023
Tuesday, Jan 31st 5:30p to 7:30p
The Metropolitan Alliance for Common Good (MACG) Havurah Core Team hope you will consider registering for the 5-session virtual course “Wrestling with the Truth of Colonization.” This course has been developed and presented by local Indigenous leaders in Washington, Montana, two Canadian provinces, New Zealand and Australia. The course is very powerful and moving. Please spread the word wide and far within our community and beyond. . Since Havurah is a MACG member, there is no cost for members. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2023
Wednesday, Feb 1st 6:30p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2023
Wednesday, Feb 1st 7:00p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2023
Wednesday, Feb 1st 7:00p to 8:15p
A selection of Palestinian voices in their own terms—unmediated by Western or Israeli media or organizations with a political agenda—using a selection of films, poetry, prose, and music (and depending on Covid conditions, food). We will include well known figures like Edward Said, Ghassan Kanafani, and Mahmud Darwish as well as representatives of the youthful generation of feminist authors, such as Hala Alyan, Farah Chamma, and Rafeef Ziadah. The emphasis throughout is on cultural expression rather than historical narrative or political analysis. However, to provide a common point of departure, we will begin with a film that surveys the history since British Mandate Palestine (1922-1948) to about 2000. Led by Joel Beinin. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2023
Thursday, Feb 2nd 5:30p to 7:30p
The Metropolitan Alliance for Common Good (MACG) Havurah Core Team hope you will consider registering for the 5-session virtual course “Wrestling with the Truth of Colonization.” This course has been developed and presented by local Indigenous leaders in Washington, Montana, two Canadian provinces, New Zealand and Australia. The course is very powerful and moving. Please spread the word wide and far within our community and beyond. . Since Havurah is a MACG member, there is no cost for members. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2023
Friday, Feb 3rd 7:30p to 8:30p
We will join congregations nationwide in dedicating our Shabbat services to honoring refugees and asylum seekers. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023
Shabbat, Feb 4th 10:00a to 12:00p
Please share in our joy as Havurah Shalom’s Adult B’nai Mitzvah group is called to the Torah. After services, please join us for a luncheon sponsored by the B’nai Mitzvah group, with the help of the Havurah Community and our friends and family. Please RSVP by Jan. 19. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023
Motzei Shabbat, Feb 4th 7:00p to 9:00p
Teens! Come hang out with your friends at Havurah! Activities include board games, gaga, cornhole, etc. Ice cream sundae bar for dessert, and music with DJ Saul. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023
Sunday, Feb 5th 1:00p to 3:00p
Join us for a joyful, family-friendly hike from Tryon Creek Nature Center through trails to the Tryon Farm, about 20 minutes. A short Tu B'shvat seder (under cover of a large yurt if rainy or too cold), followed by return hike back to the nature center. The hike will be led by forest activist Brenna Bell. Seder will be led by Harriet Cooke and Karen Ballard. RSVP