Worship

What to Expect at TBS
Worship at Temple Beth Sholom is informal, song-filled and participatory. Much of our music invites group singing. If you don’t know Hebrew or if you don’t know the words, don’t worry–just hum, tap or clap along!

About half of the prayers are in Hebrew, the ancient language of Jewish faith and worship. Our prayer books include complete English translations and there is a transliteration card in the pews in order to allow all to participate meaningfully. Where the English is italicized, the congregation is expected to respond.

Both men and women, Jews and non-Jews, may wear a kippah (yarmulke) during worship, but it is not required.

Please join us in the ballroom after services for an oneg Shabbat to shmooze and nosh with us.

Shabbat

Regular Shabbat services begin at 7:30 pm on Friday evenings in our main sanctuary. On some Friday evenings, special services are created and conducted by members of Sisterhood, Brotherhood, and other organizations of the synagogue. Our Shabbat services are also on Zoom. Please contact the Temple Office for the link.

Once a month, usually on the first Friday, Family/Shared Shabbat Services begin at 7:30 pm. These kid-friendly services feature our young adults who help lead the service with a special story sermon told by our rabbi.

Every Saturday morning at 10:00 am please join us for informal services and Torah study via Zoom, when there is no bar or bat mitzvah scheduled.

Shabbat Services take place Saturday mornings in our main sanctuary at 10:00 am when there is a bar or bat mitzvah.

Please check the calendar on this website and in the monthly bulletin for special times of holiday services.