

Blessed are You, Our God, Sovereign of the universe, who has chosen us from among the peoples, exalting us by hallowing us with mitzvot. Read the Ha Motzi blessing in Hebrew, transliterated Hebrew, and English. Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the world, Creator of the fruit of the vine. Immediately after washing hands and before eating, the head of the household removes the cover from the two challah loaves, lifting them while reciting the following blessing. Listen to the Rosh Hashanah kiddush: Ha-Motzi Read the Friday evening kiddush in Hebrew, transliterated Hebrew, and English If wine or grape juice is not used, you should substitute she-ha-kol niyeh bidvaro (by whose will all things come to be) for borei p’riy ha-gafen (who creates the fruit of the vine). Kiddush is recited while holding a cup of wine. Read the blessing for lighting the candles in Hebrew, transliterated Hebrew, and English. Listen to the blessing for lighting the candles on Friday evening: The hands are then removed from the eyes, and she looks at the candles, completing the mitzvah of lighting the candles. Then she covers her eyes, so as not to see the candles before reciting the blessing, and recites the blessing. After lighting, she waives her hands over the candles, welcoming in the Sabbath. entire Kiddush in the original Hebrew, along with easy-to-read English transliteration, translation, and clear directions. The candles are lit by the woman of the household. June through August, we worship in our beautiful atrium or outdoor sanctuary, weather permitting.Candles should be lit no later than eighteen minutes before sundown.Īt least two candles should be lit, representing the dual commandments to remember and to keep the Sabbath. Outdoor Services – Select Fridays at 6:30 pm. Those listening to the Kiddush should respond Amen as indicated. The cup should be held approximately 9 inches above the table throughout the Kiddush. And, we get to savor Shabbat together just a little bit more! Friday Night Kiddush Transliteration Take the cup of wine in the right hand, pass it to the left hand, and lower it onto the palm of the right hand. These Conversations provide an opportunity for our community to explore topics beyond the standard Shabbat fare in a casual environment. Kiddush Conversation - Select Saturdays, 12:30 pm. From the intimacy of peoples’ homes to bigger venues for the whole community to gather, we aim to engage all community members and friends.īIOM Teen Service (grades 8-12) – A short service and Torah discussion for teens, followed by a short activity/social hour, following congregational kiddush. Shabbat on the Go! - Shabbat on the Go! is a program that brings Shabbat experiences out of the synagogue and into the Community. Nourishment for the Neurons, a text-based discussion on the week’s Torah portion with a guest educator Namaste & Niggunim, a Jewish fusion of singing, spiritual meditation, and chant, or N & N Shabbat: – We offer two programs to choose between. A casual, come-as-you-are service including discussion, song, and participation in a comfortable, supportive environment.īeginyan (ages 5-11) – A beginners minyan in the Chapel. Sponsored by the Hilda and Gilbert Hillman Endowment Fund.Īlternative Minyan – Explore new ways to pray and connect. ReJewvenate Shabbat – Renew and refresh your faith and spirituality during this informal, welcoming Shabbat service at Beth Israel. Kids are invited to join the Torah procession at 10am in the David Phillip Gresser Sanctuary!

Followed by snacks, playtime, and congregational Kiddush. Shababa Shabbat Mornings (ages 2-5) – Join us for an interactive Shabbat service for young children and their grown-ups. The words and transliteration are displayed on large posters around the room as well as on songsheets. We choose a few short phrases from the beautiful Friday night liturgy on which to focus.

Kiddush and Birkat Hamazon in Hebrew - Russian Transliteration and Translation. Shabbat Nefesh - A Friday evening Shabbat service with a focus communal singing that is accessible to everyone. Every Kiddush of the year, Shabbat and Chagim songs, Candle lighting. Shababa Friday Nights (ages 2-5) – Join us for an interactive Shabbat service for young children and their grown-ups. in the meantime, please join us on Shabbat mornings throughout the summer in the Sanctuary, or on Zoom. As we move beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, we are well on our way to resuming our regular programming. The range of programming outlined below reflects what takes place when our facility is fully in use. Beth Israel Congregation has a wide range of Shabbat services which appeal to our members’ diverse demographics and interests.
