Service Overview

Prayer Service Schedule

• Sunday Morning Minyan, 9-9:40 a.m.
• Monday Morning Minyan, 7:30-8 a.m.
• Wednesday Evening Minyan, 5:30-6 p.m.
• Friday Evening Kabbalat Shabbat, 8-8:40 p.m.
• Friday Evening Shabbat B'Yahad (Together), 6:30 p.m., select dates
• Shabbat Morning 
     • 9:30 a.m. Shaharit 
     • 10:15 a.m. Torah Service
     • 11:30 a.m. Musaf 
• Shabbat Shorashim (Roots), 11 a.m., select dates

Descriptions of our Prayer Services:

It is our custom that all people, regardless of age, religion or gender, cover their heads (by kippah, hat or other appropriate covering) while engaged in study or prayer. Head covering is encouraged while anywhere on our campus.

Sunday Morning Minyan, 9 a.m.
Chapel/Zoom: This traditional shaharit (morning service) is conducted almost exclusively in Hebrew; however, there are transliterated siddurim (prayerbooks) available. A light nosh will be served after minyan concludes at Kibbitz and Koffee. Click here for details.

Monday Morning Minyan, 7:30 a.m.
Zoom: Start the work week with intention, gratitude, centering and soulfulness. Pray the essential morning prayers from the comfort of your home, office, or even outdoors. You will learn the basic prayers, melodies, and flow of shaharit (morning service). We will also recite the Mourner’s Kaddish and enjoy a little Torah inspiration. Click here for details.

Wednesday Evening Minyan, 5:30 p.m.
Chapel/Zoom: This traditional evening service is conducted almost exclusively in Hebrew; however, there are transliterated siddurim (prayerbooks) available. Click here for details.

Friday Evening Kabbalat Shabbat, 8 p.m.
Sanctuary/livestream: This traditional Kabbalat Shabbat (welcoming the Sabbath) service is lay-led and is conducted almost exclusively in Hebrew; however, there are transliterated siddurim (prayerbooks) available. Kabbalat Shabbat always concludes with the Mourner’s Kaddish, and the service is followed by an oneg. Click here for details.

Friday Evening Shabbat B'Yahad (Together), 6:30 p.m. (Aug. 25, Sept. 29, Nov. 17, May 17)
Sanctuary/livestream: Shabbat B’Yahad (Together) is a short and musical intergenerational service intended to give our whole community a chance to enter Shabbat together with song, spirituality, and soulful stillness. Enjoy a festive Shabbat dinner following prayer services at 7:15 p.m. Registration for dinner is required.

Shabbat Morning
Sanctuary/livestream: This participatory service is regularly led by Rabbis Eric and Jenny Solomon. Shaharit is approximately 9:30-10:15 a.m., when Rabbis Eric and Jenny lead the congregation in Shabbat morning prayers. The Torah service takes place from approximately 10:15-11:30 a.m. 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 11:30-11:45 a.m. The service concludes with the Mourner’s Kaddish and a closing song. After the service, the entire congregation is invited for a Kiddush luncheon. Shabbat Morning Service Ushers Needed: We need two people at each Shabbat morning service to open the front doors and greet people by the main sanctuary doors. Sign up for the date(s) and slot(s) you would prefer here.

Childcare is available on Shabbat mornings from August-June, for children aged 2 years through second grade, beginning at 9:30 a.m. We offer a supervised play space for children as well as Shabbat stories and songs. The play space is located on the lower level of the main building, at the far end of the hallway. 

The following is a guide to help you understand and participate in Beth Meyer Synagogue's Shabbat morning prayer service. Included in this booklet are a history of Beth Meyer Synagogue, a description of the art and architectural elements in our sanctuary, and an explanation of the different components of our Saturday morning prayer service. Read the digital edition below (select the full screen option in the lower right corner for the best viewing) or read the PDF version. 

Shabbat Shorashim (Roots), 11 a.m. (Oct. 14, Nov. 4, Dec. 16, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, May 11)
Beit Am: Shabbat Shorashim (Roots) is a morning prayer experience for the youngest members of our community along with their grown-ups. The service is joyful, musical, and participatory, and is led by Cathy Kaplan and Karen Daniel. Each service concludes in the Sanctuary, as we join our regular morning service for the final blessings. Families are then invited to gather on the bimah for Kiddush (grape juice) and Motzi (challah), followed by a kid-friendly Shabbat lunch in the Social Hall. Click here for details.