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Special Interest Groups
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Worship Beth Chaverim is dedicated to providing you with a spiritual home in which you and your family may worship, learn, and grow as you participate in Reform Jewish practices and observances. All Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation worship services are open to all congregants and non-congregants from the community who would like to participate in a Reform Jewish Shabbat service.Rabbi Joseph is devoted to helping congregants become both spiritually connected to and better educated about Reform Judaism, and to bringing our community closer together in worship, study, and practices of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). We are fortunate to enjoy the musical talents of several of our own members; our team of Beth Chaverim singers, musical accompanists, and cantorial soloist bring a particularly joyful spirit to our worship services. We hope you will join our community to study Torah, to pray with sincerity, and to do acts of loving kindness both within and outside of our walls. Our Worship Services Friday Night, Traditional Erev Shabbat Service: The Kabbalat Shabbat service, followed by an oneg, is appropriate for congregants of all ages. NOTE OUR NEW TIME: ALL ADULT SERVICES START AT 7:00 pm First Friday - 7:00PM Service - Birthdays and anniversaries of congregants occurring during the month are celebrated. Second Friday - 7:00PM Service - Upper grade Sunday school classes may participate. Third Friday - 2 Services - Tot Shabbat and Alternative Adult Service: Tot Shabbat 6:30PM - 30 minute service that introduces children from newborn to 3rd grade to the prayers, songs, and traditions of Shabbat. Lower grade Sunday school classes often participate in Tot Shabbat services. Service followed by a “Preneg,” a joint oneg between the Tot Shabbat and adult service. Adult Service - 7:00 “Preneg” and 7:15PM service - The adult service may feature a learning experience, a discussion, or other appropriate format. Fourth and Fifth Fridays - 7:00PM Service - Regular Kabbalat Shabbat service. Jammin’ Shabbat - A special Friday night service featuring live music and singing appropriate for all age groups. Congregants interested in participating should contact our Worship VP. Saturday Morning, Shabbat Service, 10:00AM - Saturday morning Shabbat services usually include a Bar or Bat Mitzvah and Torah service followed by an Oneg. This service is open to all congregants.
About twice a year, each Beth Chaverim member (family or individual) is called upon to serve as a Helper Family at either our Shabbat services or a holiday event. We need and greatly appreciate your help. In addition to bringing food or drinks for the Oneg, we ask that you arrive at services early to help set up and then stay afterwards to help clean up. The Helper Family schedule is announced in advance through e-mail and the Chaverim Bulletin. If the date assigned to you by the Worship Committee is not convenient, please contact the Board Greeter scheduled for your date and arrange a date that would work better for you. If this is not possible, please let the Worship VP know as soon as possible. Thank you for continuing this Beth Chaverim tradition. For any questions or comments please contact the Worship VP.
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