Shabbat is a gift—a time to pause, reflect, connect, and celebrate. At Temple Israel, there’s a Shabbat experience just right for you.
All are welcome! Join us for Shabbat—no membership or tickets required. Enjoy uplifting services, community, learning, music, and sweet Onegs after.
Shabbat
Weekly Erev Shabbat Schedule
Second, third, fourth (possibly fifth) on Fridays at 7:30 PM – Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Oneg
Saturdays at 10:00 AM – Torah Study
Followed by 11:00 AM – Shabbat Morning Service
Enjoy spirited services led by Rabbi Howald and Cantor Bernstein, with the Adult Choir featured monthly. We use Mishkan T’filah prayer books, with English, Hebrew, and
transliterations. Stay afterward for Oneg—refreshments and friendly conversation.Check our website calendar to confirm the next date!
Family Shabbat
First Fridays at 7:00 PM
Our Family Shabbat is perfect for all ages!
- Special birthday and anniversary blessings
- Children participate with poetry and prayer
- Rabbi Howald shares a story
- We use Mishkan T’filah for Youth, a kid-friendly prayer book
- Followed by our Birthday and Anniversary Oneg – extra special treats!
Tot Shabbat
Third Fridays at 5:30 PM
Designed for families with kids ages 0–7
- Joyful 35-minute service full of music, movement, and dancing
- Student Cantor and Jim on guitar lead songs
- Storytime with Rabbi Howald
- Ends with a sweet moment: juice and mini challah rolls
Saturday Morning Shabbat & Torah Study on Zoom
Start your Saturday with Torah Study led by Rabbi Howald, followed by Shabbat morning services on Zoom.
To receive the Zoom link, please contact the Temple Office.
In-Person Saturday Morning Shabbat & Torah Study
Throughout the year, Select Shabbat morning services will be held in person at 10:30 AM.
Please refer to our calendar or call the office for specific dates.
