Shabbath Worship begins with Erev Shabbat Services on Friday nights at 7:00 p.m.. Rabbi Shinder leads this musical and  participatory service with her guitar and informative introductions to various prayers.  The Torah service begins with a hakafa (circuit) of youngsters following the Rabbi and Torah carrying their own colorful, stuffed Torahs.  Recent B'nai Mitzvah, as well as members observing a special event are called to the Torah to recite the Torah Blessings .  Rabbi Shinder offers her sermons in a variety of modes ranging from group Torah Study, to discussion of current events, to stories, to sermons in song to meditations on holidays.  

Many of our Erev Shabbat services are enhanced by our Tefilla Band, as well as our Adult Folk Choir, Chaverim B'Shirim (Friends In Song).

When there is not a Bar or Bat Mitzvah service, the first Shabbat morning of every month is conducted as a Learning Service.  Rabbi Shinder offers many explanations throughout this hour long service.  Participants are encouraged to ask questions and take a turn at reading the leader portion either in English or Hebrew.  There is no formal Torah service at this hour long service, but the Haftorah portion is chanted. Questions and discussion continue over bagels once the service concludes.

Shabbat morning services are the first Saturday of every month at 10am.   Check the Calendar for schedule.

An Oneg Shabbat is provided at the conclusion of each Friday evening service. Our younger participants are called upon to lead the group in  the blessings over the wine and challah. Oneg Shabbat literally means "Joy of the Sabbath," and it is a reception following a Sabbath service with light refreshments which gives us an opportunity to meet and greet our fellow worshipers.  Here at Temple Beth Shalom you are truly only a stranger once.  So, introduce yourself, ask questions, and make yourself at home at our home.