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"Eternal God, open my lips and let my mouth declare your praise."  Psalm 51

Friday Evening "Share-A-Shabbat"

 

One Friday evening per month, we gather as a Chai Center community for a casual, enriching Shabbat experience. 


We light the Shabbat candles, sing songs, share in beautiful Shabbat blessings, learn a little about Judaism, and enjoy the camaraderie with other Jewish families.  


Some Fridays are hosted at a supporter's home, as we each contribute to a casual pot-luck dinner. 

Other Fridays are held at Chai Center where one of our partner rabbis or cantors and musicians joins us.  These are musically infused experiences.


SPECIAL NOTE:  For the near future, we are holding a Virtual Friday evening musical Shabbat service every Friday evening at 7:30 - led by Rabbi Debra Smith. 

   

 

VIRTUAL Shabbat Morning Study Experience


Every Saturday, our supporters gather for a morning of spiritual enrichment.  

Our morning begins at 9:15 am with an engaging exploration of a Torah portion or conversations on a Jewish topic.  
At 10:30 am we continue with a Shabbat service, complete with Kaddish and MiShebrach.
 
Three times per month, our sessions are led by one of our partner rabbis. On other mornings, we are lay-led.  

   Nov. 20:   Lay-led: parsha Vayislach
   Nov. 27:   Rabbi Deb Smith: Jewish mysticism - Openings
   Dec.  4:    Rabbi Deb Smith: Jewish mysticism
   Dec. 11:   Lay-led: parsha Vayigash
   Dec. 18:   Rabbi Josh Goldstein: Comforting mourners
      
      

   
We invite you to share these community experiences with us.