At the beginning of 2008 we introduced a new prayer book to our congregation, Mishkan T’filah. This text, the successor to The Union Prayer Book and Gates of Prayer, provides a platform to create a unified prayer experience for our congregation and at the same time open doors for personal spiritual exploration.

Mishkan T’filah presents each prayer in Hebrew with an accompanying transliteration and faithful translation. Each prayer is then complimented with at least one creative reading based upon the meaning of the text. On the bottom portion of each page there are passages and notations to guide both the regular synagogue-goer and the first-timer. The editors of Mishkan T’filah continued the Reform Movement’s tradition of liturgical innovation, drawing from earlier prayer books and Reform ideology.

This service includes a brief reading from the Torah, as well as a study and discussion of our sacred text.

For infants through first graders and their families. This fun 45-minute service is filled with songs and prayers that many of the children learn in our Early Childhood Center (ECC). This is a wonderful opportunity for young families to introduce children to Shabbat and to connect with other families. The service is followed by an oneg reception on the playground.

Our congregation is led by one of our Religious School classes or TAE community groups.

For elementary school-age children and their parents with the participation of Shirei Elohim, our Junior Choir. Occasionally, we participate in Israeli dancing after the service.

On the few occasions when we have a 5th Friday of the Month, we begin with an Oneg of wine and cheese at 6:00 PM followed by a 30-minute service starting at 6:30. We have created this shorter service with the hope that congregants will enjoy Shabbat dinner together afterwards. .

When the weather gets warm and the sky is clear we move our service outdoors! Come pray with us as the sky turns orange at sunset and transitions to evening. Many attendees wear white on these evenings as we welcome the Shabbat bride.

We have a Shabbat service every Saturday morning and a special Yom Tov service on Jewish holidays. These meaningful services include a Torah reading and a sermon or Torah study. On most Saturday mornings, the service is led by a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. We encourage the entire community to join us at each of our morning services and celebrate Shabbat and holy days together.

On many Saturdays our congregation conducts an afternoon service in which a student becomes Bar or Bat Mitzvah. This service is open to the entire community and is announced in our Bazman and in Friday night pulpit folders.

SYNAPLEX™ revitalizes the Shabbat experience by offering a variety of creative and spiritual activities that bring us together to learn, pray, and build community. Usually based on a theme, SYNAPLEX™ includes activities for all ages, often incorporating a meal, art, dancing, meditation, guest speakers, and more.