Aug. 20-1, 2010; 10-11 Elul, 5770

~ Candlelighting Times ~  

Friday Candle-lighting, 7:43 p.m.

Saturday Havdalah, 8:25 p.m.

~ Parsha ~

Ki Taytzay: Moses enumerates many laws that relate to topics of family relationships, interpersonal ethics, forbidden mixtures (i.e., plowing with an ox and a donkey, wearing wool and linen), and sexuality. Specifically, he cites punishments for not listening to parents; for stealing from a brother; for engaging in sex before marriage; for committing adultery, rape, or incest; and for having children out of wedlock. He also cites laws that include returning astray animals when possible; not killing a mother bird along with her young; making a guardrail for one’s house roof; not plowing with two different animals at the same time; wearing tzitzit; paying wages daily; leaving food for orphans, widows, and strangers; following certain rules when divorcing; and marrying the widow of a brother.

~ Weekly Shabbat Services ~

The Kehillah offers weekly Friday night services from 7-8 p.m. when we welcome Shabbat with a song-filled and spiritual service. We sit in a circle of chairs, sing the beautiful Friday night liturgy and share English responsive readings. This service is followed by an oneg dessert.

Saturday morning services begin at 9:45 a.m. During the service, we join together for songs of praise, the Torah and Haftorah reading and a thought-provoking d’var discussion. The service ends around noon and is followed by a kiddush luncheon during which we enjoy Shabbat schmoozing.

~ Shabbat Shira: A Song-ful Shabbat Service ~

Shabbat Shira, a monthly musical service, brings the Kehillah community together  for a dynamic Shabbat morning celebration that features a song-filled service with guitar, dancing, and a big dose of ruach (spirit).  An offshoot of the Kehillah’s popular Shabbat Shira Havdalah program, Shabbat Shira provides a gateway to spirituality through song. Additional service components include fewer aliyot, contemporary readings, and a mix of modern and traditional melodies.

~ Tot Shabbat ~

Our preschool hosts monthly Tot Shabbat services for children. Tot Shabbat is a hands-on, musical and movement-oriented service for infants through 5 year olds and their families. The service includes Shabbat songs as well as the basic liturgy of Shabbat morning. Afterwards, families gather together for kiddush. On months with Shabbat B'yachad, Tot Shabbat is often scheduled on the same day so that all families can participate together.