shabbat
At the heart of our community is song, our Shir Tikvah, our song of hope.
We raise our voices in song and gratitude, helping each other come to a place of rest and release each Shabbat. On Shabbat, all of creation rests. All who come to uplift the dignity and sanctity of all of creation are welcome in the Shir Tikvah sanctuary - comers of all faiths, identity, gender, race, ability, and familial structure.
Kabbalat Shabbat
On Friday night, we gather in our multi-modal sanctuary to greet Shabbat with song, poetry, learning and connecting with one another. Led by our rabbi team and by an inspiring constellation of community leaders, our Kabbalat Shabbat (welcoming Shabbat) services are musical, accessible (closed captions and a full transcript of the service are available), warm and connective.
Shabbat Morning
On Shabbat mornings, we often gather for songful prayer, Torah, and community. Many Shabbat mornings also find us celebrating with B’Mitzvah families as our young people become teachers of Torah.
TOT SHABBAT
Tot Shabbat ordinarily gathers at 9:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month. Bring your favorite instruments, your stuffies, your whole family, and get ready to sing and dance your way into Shabbat.
Please note: there is no Tot Shabbat in July or during the High Holidays season. Please check the calendar to confirm the dates of the next Tot Shabbat.
Community Shabbat Morning T’filah
10:30am; typically the 3rd Saturday of the month, but can vary. Check the calendar to confirm.
This songful service gives us the chance to lift our voices in prayer, dig into Torah, and savor Shabbat together over a potluck meal. Many Community Shabbat mornings coincide with gatherings of our 6th-Grade Shabbat Program. As students begin individual B’Mitzvah tutoring, sixth-grade students and their families also participate in shared learning. Bringing Tot Shabbat, Community Shabbat, and the 6th-Grade Shabbat Program together creates a beautiful rhythm of intergenerational connection, learning, and leadership.
Havdalah
We say goodbye to Shabbat with Havdalah gatherings throughout the year, carrying the sweetness of Shabbat with us into the week ahead. Check the calendar for upcoming opportunities to gather.
Connect with us
Please check our calendar for all upcoming Shabbat programming.
If you are a musician and want to contribute to services or would like to learn more about our approach to tefillah (prayer), please be in touch with Rabbi Arielle Lekach-Rosenberg.