Shabbat at Judea Reform
In order to accommodate our diverse membership, we offer a variety of Shabbat worship services. At our traditional services, we use Mishkan T'filah as our prayerbook. However, other services may use other texts, other styles, and other music. One thing you can count on, though: Shabbat at Judea Reform is a sacred time and a sacred space where you will be welcome.
Our typical schedule of services is as follows, but check our calendar to find out what time each Erev Shabbat service is scheduled. Also check to see if there will be a supper before the service. These dinners offer an opportunity to share a delicious dish and a favorite story or two.
- First and Third Friday Erev Shabbat Services begin at 7:30 pm, using Mishkan Tefillah
- Second Friday Shabbat Sing-Along begins at 5:45 pm, using songs for very young children
- Second Friday Erev Shabbat Services begin at 7 pm, using Mishkan Tefillah for Youth
- Fourth Friday Erev Shabbat Services, begin at 6 pm, using Mishkan Tefillah
- Fifth Friday Erev Shabbat Services, when there is one, begin at 6 pm, using Mishkan Tefillah
- Shabbat Morning services and Community Luncheon, begin at 11 am, using Mishkan Tefillah, luncheon follows, usually second Saturday of each month
- Shabbat Morning services,, various Saturdays, led by a new Bar or Bat Mitzvah, begin at 11 am or 5 pm, using Mishkan Tefillah
Shabbat Resources
Celebrating Shabbat in your home can be as simple as saying a blessing over a loaf of bread, or as elaborate as a meal for eight guests served on your fine china. However you celebrate Shabbat, we are here to support you and encourage you in bringing a bit of peace, reflection, and joy to your home weekly.
Here are some resources that may be helpful to you:
Celebrating Shabbat in your Home— readings, resources, and recipes for helping your home-based Shabbat observance, whether you are an individual, empty nesters, parents of teenagers, or parents of small children.
Blessings for Shabbat — audio and text versions of the standard Shabbat blessings over candles, wine, bread, children, as well as Birkat HaMazon and Havdalah.
Prayers from the Shabbat Evening and Morning Liturgy — audio and text versions of the common prayers from our prayerbook, Mishkan T'filah.
Candle Lighting — text and audio for people who will bless our candles lighting at our Shabbat service.
Torah Blessings — text and audio for people who will offer the Torah blessings at our Shabbat service.
You and everyone in your family is welcome to participate in worship services. Click here to see how everyone can be included.
