Our Judaism is ever-evolving, hopeful, and joyous.

We believe that Judaism is a source of individual and collective joy. We create a space for each person to find the expression of Judaism that brings them the most meaning — a place to feel connected, included, and seen within our community. Each person’s relationship with Judaism is unique, and we’re here to inspire a relationship that will last a lifetime.

Share Shabbat with Us

  • Pre-Neg

    Fridays at 5:00 PM

    Our very special, family-friendly cocktail party to welcome Shabbat each week.

  • Erev Shabbat Services

    Fridays at 6:00 PM

    A family-friendly service in our sanctuary.

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  • Morning Minyan

    Saturdays at 9:30 AM

    Intimate service in the Lavy House featuring traditional melodies, a brief d’var Torah, and ethical teachings.

  • Simchat Shabbat

    Every second and fourth Saturday at 9:00 AM.

    Lively and participatory musical service featuring contemporary melodies, guitar, and meaningful liturgy.

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  • Tiny Tot Shabbat

    One time a month on Fridays at 5:00 PM or Saturdays at 9:00 AM

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  • HEBREW TEXT

    בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה, יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ, מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו, וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר שֶׁל שַׁבָּת.

    TRANSLITERATION

    Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech haolam
    Asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav v’zivanu l’hadlik ner shel Shabbat

    TRANSLATION

    Blessed are You, Eternal our God, Sovereign of time and space.
    You hallow us with Your mitzvot and command us to kindle the lights of Shabbat.

  • FOR CHILDREN WHO IDENTIFY AS FEMALE: 

    HEBREW TEXT

    יְשִׂמֵךְ אֱלֹהִים כְּשָׂרָה, כְּרִבְקָה, כְּרָחֵל, וּכְלֵאָה.

    TRANSLITERATION

    Y’simeich Elohim k’Sarah, k’Rivkah, k’Rachel, ooch’Leah.

    TRANSLATION

    May God make you like Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah.

    FOR CHILDREN WHO IDENTIFY AS MALE: 

    HEBREW TEXT

    יְשִׂמְךָ אֱלֹהִים כְּאֶפְרַֽיִם וְכִמְנַשֶּׁה.

    TRANSLITERATION

    Y’simcha Elohim k’Efrayim v’chi-Menasheh.

    TRANSLATION

    May God make you like Ephraim and Menasheh.

    FOR ALL CHILDREN INCLUDING NON-BINARY: 

    HEBREW TEXT

    יְהִי רָצוֹן שֶׁשַּׁבָּת זוֹ תַּשְׁרֶה (שֶׁחַג זֶה יַשְׁרֶה) עָלֵינוּ אוֹרָה, שִׂמְחָה, וְשָׁלוֹם.

    TRANSLITERATION

    Y’hi ratzon sheShabbat zo tashreh [shechag zeh yashreh] aleinu orah, simcha, v’shalom.

    Note: omit sheShabbat zo tashreh when saying this blessing for a holiday

    TRANSLATION

    May this Shabbat [holiday] bring us light, joy, and peace.

  • HEBREW TEXT

    בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה, יְיָ
    אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ, מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם,
     בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הַגָּֽפֶן.

    בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה, יְיָ
     אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ, מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם,
     אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָֽׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֺתָיו וְרָֽצָה בָֽנוּ,
     וְשַׁבַּת קׇדְשׁוֹ
     בְּאַהֲבָה וּבְרָצוֹן הִנְחִילָֽנוּ,
     זִכָּרוֹן לְמַעֲשֵׂה בְרֵאשִׁית.
     כִּי הוּא יוֹם תְּחִלָּה לְמִקְרָֽאֵי קֹֽדֶשׁ,
    זֵֽכֶר לִיצִיאַת מִצְרָֽיִם.
     כִּי בָֽנוּ בָחַֽרְתָּ, וְאוֹתָֽנוּ קִדַּֽשְׁתָּ
     מִכׇּל הָעַמִּים.
     וְשַׁבַּת קׇדְשְׁךָ
     בְּאַהֲבָה וּבְרָצוֹן הִנְחַלְתָּֽנוּ.
    בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה, יְיָ, מְקַדֵּשׁ הַשַּׁבָּת.

    TRANSLITERATION

    Baruch atah, Adonai Eloheinu, Melech haolam, borei p’ri hagafen.

    Baruch atah, Adonai Eloheinu, Melech haolam, asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav v’ratzah vanu, v’Shabbat kodsho b’ahavah uv’ratzon hinchilanu, zikaron l’maaseih v’reishit. Ki hu yom t’chilah l’mikra-ei kodesh, zecher litziat Mitzrayim. Ki vanu vacharta, v’otanu kidashta, mikol haamim. V’Shabbat kodsh’cha b’ahavah uv’ratzon hinchaltanu. Baruch atah, Adonai, m’kadeish haShabbat.

    TRANSLATION

    Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of all, Creator of the fruit of the vine.

    Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of all, who finding favor with us, sanctified us with mitzvot. In love and favor, You made the holy Shabbat our heritage as a reminder of the work of Creation. As first among our sacred days, it recalls the Exodus from Egypt. You chose us and set us apart from the peoples. In love and favor You have given us Your holy Shabbat as an inheritance. Blessed are You, Adonai, who sanctifies Shabbat. 

    ABBREVIATED KIDDUSH:

    HEBREW TEXT

    בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה, יְיָ אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ,
    מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הַגָּֽפֶן.

    TRANSLITERATION

    Baruch atah, Adonai Eloheinu, Melech haolam, borei p’ri hagafen.

    TRANSLATION

    Praise to You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of the universe, Creator of the fruit of the vine. text goes here

  • HEBREW TEXT

    בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה, יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ, מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם הַמּוֹצִיא לֶחֶם מִן הָאָרֶץ.

    TRANSLITERATION

    Baruch atah, Adonai
    Eloheinu melech haolam,
    hamotzi lechem min haaretz.

    TRANSLATION

    Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of all, who brings forth bread from the earth.