Shabbat provides a change from the rest of the week, a time to disconnect from the day-to-day and reconnect with our friends and family. Starting in October we will introduce a Friday night rotation to provide a range of ways to experience Shabbat.
1st Friday: Early Shabbat, 5:30 pm at Shomrei
Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1, Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3
Join the whole community for an engaging intergenerational Kabbalat Shabbat service. Traditionally structured with inviting melodies, this service will be held at an earlier time to accommodate kids. While youth participation is highly encouraged, all ages are welcome!
2nd Friday: Zamru Service & Potluck Dinner, at Shomrei
6:00pm Wine, Cheese & Kid Friendly Snacks
6:30pm Service
7:30pm Potluck Dinner
Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8, Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10
Welcome in Shabbat with a spirited, lively and uplifting musical service in the round with guitar accompaniment. Sing along with familiar and new Jewish melodies from around the world and enjoy a bounty of good food. All ages welcome to attend!
3rd Friday: Shomrei Shabbat, 6:30pm at Shomrei
Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15, Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17
Shomrei Shabbat means the keepers or guardians of Shabbat. Join us for a Shomrei-style traditional Kabbalat Shabbat service. Welcome in the spirit of Shabbat with song, prayer, and community. All ages welcome to attend!
4th Friday: Shabbat Your Way
Oct 27, Nov 24, Dec 22, Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 22, Apr 26, May 24
Whether you have a Shabbat dinner at your own home or someone else’s, with one person or many, prepare an elaborate meal or order take-out, there is not one way to celebrate Shabbat. Focused on encouraging the community to ‘do Shabbat’, we will provide resources and ideas so you can choose a way that’s right for you. More details to come in October.
NOTE: There will also be a 6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat service at Shomrei.
Our synagogue is the spiritual home of a warm and inviting community of Jews in and around Montclair, New Jersey. We welcome individuals, couples and families of diverse backgrounds and orientations. We observe an egalitarian, vibrant Judaism, balancing openness and traditional practice.
Open-Door Judaism: members voluntarily set the level of thier dues.
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