Shabbat

• As our Shabbat prayerbook, we use the Siddur Sim Shalom for Shabbat and Festivals, which is used by most Conservative and some Reform congregations.
• Our services have plenty of Hebrew, but also plenty of English. The Siddur Sim Shalom has Hebrew and good English translations on facing pages.
• People who grew up in a Conservative or a Conservative-leaning Reform congregation report that they feel comfortable with our services. We are friendly, and we try to make everyone feel welcome.
• We sing a lot. We sing loud!
• Our services are heartfelt.
• Our Shabbat services are usually conducted by Cantor Ken Rothstein assisted by members of the congregation. Ken is a graduate of the Cantorial School at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York.
• We don't have a rabbi most of the time. We do it ourselves, teaching each other and learning to fill all the roles called for by the liturgy. Services feature a drash (commentary) by a congregation member.
• Children are welcome. There is a play and reading area adjacent to the sanctuary, but parents are responsible.
• We try to start our Shabbat services on time at 10:00 a.m. Torah reading starts at around 10:40, and the service usually finishes around noon.
• Shabbat services are followed by a dairy kiddush potluck. If you visit, plan to stay for lunch. If you bring food, please, dairy or vegetarian only (no meat).