Worship
Worship
Please note: all references to in-person services are not current due to COVID-19. All services and events are virtual for the time-being.
Temple Beth-El is a member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and our religious practices reflect the balance of tradition and dynamism characteristic of Conservative Judaism. Our synagogue is fully egalitarian, including women and LGBTQI+ individuals in all aspects of our religious life. We balance Hebrew and English, silent prayer and congregational signing, striving to make our worship accessible to people of all backgrounds, ages, and stages, engaging for congregants and newcomers alike. Music is an important and uplifting part of our services; often, we feature instrumental music.
We utilize the Conservative movement's newest prayerbooks, Siddur Lev Shalem for Shabbat and Festivals; and Mahzor Lev Shalem for the High Holy Days.
We not only welcome but encourage children of all ages to participate in our services. While our worship is typically led by our clergy, we love to involve many voices from within our congregation, and regularly have congregants and children lead portions of our services and chant from the Torah. Above all, we strive for worship that enables people to connect to that which is deepest within themselves, that which is woven between us, and that which is greatest beyond us. We hope the environment we create in our services inspires, uplifts, and fosters community.
We have a regular children’s service (the first Saturday of each month) – Tot Shabbat welcomes children ages six and younger which teaches basic prayers and Shabbat concepts. Come sing, dance, play and celebrate Shabbat with your young ones! Click here for the current schedule.
There is a “Balcony Playgroup” space adjacent to the sanctuary balcony, where families can come with their very young children and move between services and the play area as they wish.
Daily Minyan services are held in our chapel or, on Sundays, at the school. Click here for the Minyan schedule.
Mon, January 25 2021
12 Shevat 5781
Upcoming Events
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Monday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2021The Psalms: An Interfaith Exploration
Monday, Jan 25th 7:15p to 8:30p
led by Rabbi Knopf and Reverend Hollie Woodruff -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2021The Psalms: An Interfaith Exploration
Monday, Feb 1st 7:15p to 8:30p
led by Rabbi Knopf and Reverend Hollie Woodruff -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2021Power to the People
Thursday, Feb 4th 7:15p to 9:00p
Justice Workshop with Talia Kaplan, Student Rabbi in Residence -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2021Sermon Dialogue with Mona Hafeez Siddiqui
Shabbat, Feb 6th 10:00a to 11:30a
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 8 , 2021The Psalms: An Interfaith Exploration
Monday, Feb 8th 7:15p to 8:30p
led by Rabbi Knopf and Reverend Hollie Woodruff -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 10 , 2021Jerusalem and the overlapping history of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Wednesday, Feb 10th 7:30p to 9:00p
led by special guest Jonathan Goldstein -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2021Havdalah Hangout
Motzei Shabbat, Feb 13th 6:45p to 8:45p
Second Saturdays beginning in November 2020 - all are invited! -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 15 , 2021The Psalms: An Interfaith Exploration
Monday, Feb 15th 7:15p to 8:30p
led by Rabbi Knopf and Reverend Hollie Woodruff -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 19 , 2021Josephine's Curbside Kiddush
Friday, Feb 19th 12:00p to 3:00p
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 19 , 2021Donor Appreciation Shabbat
Friday, Feb 19th 6:00p to 7:00p
Honoring those who donate their time, talent, funds.
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