Beth Meyer Synagogue

This traditional shaharit (morning service) begins at 9AM and generally concludes at approximately 9:40AM. The service is conducted almost exclusively in Hebrew; however, there are transliterated siddurim (prayerbooks) available. Lay leaders usually lead the minyan except when there is a special occasion such as Rosh Hodesh (new Hebrew month) or a holiday. It is customary for adult Jews to wear a tallit (prayer shawl) for this service. Many people also wear tefillin (leather boxes containing holy scripture). There are additional sets of “loaner” tefillin available upon request.

Hineni Meditation - we meet in the Chapel every Sunday at 10:00 am to sit with with each other for 20 minutes. Please contact Mike Wagner (mikepwagner@gmail.com) or Roger Grissom (lynnroger123@gmail.com) for more information.

For those who can read Hebrew, but not quickly enough to keep up in services. Drills and practice, with a focus on vocabulary and grammar. This is a continuation from Hebrew Reading 101, but others may join in. Contact the school office if you have questions.

This class is designed for students who can read prayers in Hebrew, but would like to become more fluent in their reading and would like to dive deeper into the Hebrew grammar, vocabulary, and context of the Shabbat morning liturgy. We will continue working with Alef Isn't Enough as a guide for learning vocabulary and grammar, and Siddur Lev Shalem as a guide for prayer. We'll focus on the structure of the Shabbat morning service, bimah choreography, and skills such as having an Aliyah to the Torah, opening the Ark, and dressing the Torah.

Every Wednesday is an opportunity for study at Beth Meyer Synagogue!

This traditional evening service takes place at 7PM and concludes at approximately 7:20PM. The prayer service is conducted almost exclusively in Hebrew; however, there are transliterated siddurim (prayerbooks) available. Lay leaders usually lead the service except when there is a special occasion such as a festival.

A wonderful group of congregants meet weekly throughout the year to maintain our library. New volunteers are welcome.

With Rabbi Eric Solomon Thursday evenings, 7:30 pm, February 13, 20, 27

Simhat Shabbat is a Kabbalat Shabbat service for families with children in K - 5th Grade. This program, meeting seven times this year, includes a Shabbat Evening service and Shabbat dinner. The service is child-friendly and designed to help children experience a full Shabbat service. The service is open to all - the dinner is by on-line registration only. Space is limited, and registration is due by the Wednesday before each dinner.

A lay-led Kabbalat Shabbat service - followed by oneg.

This participatory service takes place in the main sanctuary, lasts from approximately 9:30-11:45AM, and is regularly led by Rabbi Eric Solomon. The most creative part of the prayer service takes place during shaharit from approximately 9:30-10:15AM when Rabbi Jenny Solomon assists Rabbi Eric Solomon and leads the congregation in meditative Hebrew chanting and meditation. The second part of the service, the Torah service, takes place from approximately 10:15-11:30AM and includes the Torah reading, the Haftarah (prophetic reading), and an active discussion of the weekly Torah portion. The final section (Musaf) lasts from approximately 11:30-11:45AM. The service concludes with the Mourner’s Kaddish and a closing song. After the service, the entire congregation is invited into the social hall for a Kiddush luncheon.

All are welcome - meets in the conference room

Save The Date! We are looking forward to another great evening. More details coming soon.