Services: Who, What, Where and When
Our Weekly Shabbat Services
Friday Night | 7:30pm
Saturday Morning | 10:15am
At Temple Beth Israel, we gather every week to greet Shabbat with song, spirit, and community. Our services are traditional and egalitarian — honoring ancient prayers and melodies while ensuring every voice is included.
Friday nights feature a full musical Kabbalat Shabbat service, filling our sanctuary with joyful singing as we welcome Shabbat together. Saturday mornings, we continue with a complete Shabbat morning service, including Shacharit, Torah reading (on the triennial cycle), Haftarah, and Musaf. Each week, we deepen our connection through inspiring divrei Torah shared by Rabbi Alex Weisz and other members of our community — drawing timeless wisdom into our modern lives.
Whether you’re fluent in Hebrew or just beginning, our prayerbooks include transliterations and clear instructions to help everyone follow along. Our services are upbeat, participatory, and deeply moving — and we love having babies, toddlers, and children in the room. Their presence is never a nuisance, but a blessing that keeps our community vibrant and alive. We have plenty of toys and games on hand to help keep little ones happy while parents enjoy the service.
After Saturday morning services, we gather for a dairy potluck kiddush lunch — a time to share food, connect with friends old and new, and continue the joy of Shabbat together. Come as you are and lift your voice with us.
Join us to experience our interactive service. Come learn with us.
Don't worry if it's been awhile!
We'll get you up to speed. Our goal is to support each individual's understanding of Judaism and unique relationship with G-d. Our members are warm and welcoming, diverse and understanding; we're a community of family and friends, and we'd love to have you.