What is Simchat Shabbat?
An innovative approach to the celebration of Shabbat held monthy from October through May. Not only does Simchat Shabbat feature a musical Kabbalat Shabbat service and a congregational oneg, it also offers age appropriate, fun-filled Shabbat experiences.
The 2011-2012 Simchat Shabbat dates are:
October 14th
November 18th
December 9th
January 13th
February 3rd
March 16th
April 27th
May 18th
Reservations are not required, and the service and programming are free and open to the public.
This year’s Simchat Shabbat will feature authors, scholarly speakers, music and celebrations.
Simchat Shabbat Kids’ Club
Simchat Shabbat Kids’ Club provides educational and social experiences for children in second through seventh grades. Each Kids' Club provides a program for this this age group with a different theme each month (congruent to the adult theme) that includes games, projects, learning, socializing, music and of course, eating. We provide dinner and the opportunity for an educational and social experience after Shabbat services. We ask all children attending to be prepared to participate fully in the program and to please leave all electronic games and other toys at home.
Tot Shabbat
Tot Shabbat is a program designed to teach children ages six and younger about Shabbat, holidays, and Jewish customs. Bring your tots each month for an hour of songs, dance, projects, stories, food, and fun.
Simchat Shabbat Sample Schedule
(Times are approximate)
6:00 PM Tot Shabbat
Join us as we sing, dance and learn with our new Tot Shabbat leader, Ira Levin. A light dinner will be served.
6:15 PM Shabbat Service
Join us during our spirited Kabbalat Shabbat service featuring guest musicians. All children not in Tot Shabbat encouraged to attend the first part of the service in the sanctuary.
6:45 PM Simchat Shabbat Kids Club, Part 1
Children in fifth grade and below will be given the option of leaving the main service to attend an age appropriate, interactive program upstairs. Led by Ira Levin and Miriam Fink, this program will include music, stories, drama and other activities to engage the students.
7:30 PM Adult Oneg Shabbat
A light dinner will be served in the social hall.
7:30 PM Simchat Shabbat Kids Club, Part 2
Following the earlier program, all children will be offered dinner and supervised activity while the adults enjoy the oneg and program.
8:15 PM Adult Program
We have a great line-up planned. Click here for a complete schedule of programs.
9:00 PM Dessert
The entire community will come together to end the evening with a sweet treat in the social hall.
