Enjoy songs and stories to welcome shabbat! Aimed for kids ages 0-5 and their parents, we will sing songs, do the shabbat blessings, and build community. Families are welcome to come and go as they please, and to bring along dinner or snacks!
Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat in Bayt B'racha IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM; Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.
For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.com
PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet
Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.
For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net
CANCELED THIS MONTH!
Zoom ID 282 164 5784 (no password required)
PDF Chant Sheet
NEW Meditation opportunity:
On Shabbat morning there will be a silent meditation from 9:10 -9:45 a.m. preceding the chanting. Plan to arrive by 9 a.m. to the main sanctuary. Doors will be locked at 9:10 to protect the silent space.
At 10:00 the Chanting Service begins. The service will be contemplative as we take time to enter the liturgy through chant, then pause in the silence long enough to allow for an unfolding of possibilities and to develop the skillful practice that allows for Shabbat consciousness to flourish.
ZOOM ID: 282 164 5784
No password required
Download SONG SHEET AND PRAYERS
POEM (coming soon)
POET’S BIO
Pot luck vegetarian dinner with songs and prayers in Ladino, Hebrew and Spanish and a bilingual (English/Spanish) poetry reading.
Please bring a vegetarian dish to share!
If you are able, please show up early and or stay late to help set up and clean up.
Shabbat Morning Service led by Rabbi Josie Boskoff.
Please join Sofie Shefia as we welcome Shabbat.
With Hebrew chants from R. Shefa Gold, we’ll create a calming, uplifting and reflective experience as we gather ourselves from the week.
We will observe the candle lighting & blessing, healing prayers and mourners Kaddish, as well as Kiddush and hamotzi (challah) afterwards.
Nahalat Shalom - Bayt B'racha
Zoom ID: 282 164 5784
No password needed
PDF of Chant Sheet coming soon!
Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat in Bayt B'racha IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM; Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.
For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.com
Zoom ID 282 164 5784 (no password required)
PDF Chant Sheet
NEW Meditation opportunity:
On Shabbat morning there will be a silent meditation from 9:10 -9:45 a.m. preceding the chanting. Plan to arrive by 9 a.m. to the main sanctuary. Doors will be locked at 9:10 to protect the silent space.
At 10:00 the Chanting Service begins. The service will be contemplative as we take time to enter the liturgy through chant, then pause in the silence long enough to allow for an unfolding of possibilities and to develop the skillful practice that allows for Shabbat consciousness to flourish.
PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet
Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.
For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net
Please join Sofie Shefia as we welcome Shabbat.
With Hebrew chants from R. Shefa Gold, we’ll create a calming, uplifting and reflective experience as we gather ourselves from the week.
We will observe the candle lighting & blessing, healing prayers and mourners Kaddish, as well as Kiddush and hamotzi (challah) afterwards.
Nahalat Shalom - Bayt B'racha
Zoom ID: 282 164 5784
No password needed
PDF of Chant Sheet coming soon!
Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat in Bayt B'racha IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM; Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.
For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.com
PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet
Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.
For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net
Please join Sofie Shefia as we welcome Shabbat.
With Hebrew chants from R. Shefa Gold, we’ll create a calming, uplifting and reflective experience as we gather ourselves from the week.
We will observe the candle lighting & blessing, healing prayers and mourners Kaddish, as well as Kiddush and hamotzi (challah) afterwards.
Nahalat Shalom - Bayt B'racha
Zoom ID: 282 164 5784
No password needed
PDF of Chant Sheet coming soon!
Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat in Bayt B'racha IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM; Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.
For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.com
PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet
Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.
For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net
Please join Sofie Shefia as we welcome Shabbat.
With Hebrew chants from R. Shefa Gold, we’ll create a calming, uplifting and reflective experience as we gather ourselves from the week.
We will observe the candle lighting & blessing, healing prayers and mourners Kaddish, as well as Kiddush and hamotzi (challah) afterwards.
Nahalat Shalom - Bayt B'racha
Zoom ID: 282 164 5784
No password needed
PDF of Chant Sheet coming soon!
Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat in Bayt B'racha IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM; Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.
For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.com
PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet
Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.
For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net
Please join Sofie Shefia as we welcome Shabbat.
With Hebrew chants from R. Shefa Gold, we’ll create a calming, uplifting and reflective experience as we gather ourselves from the week.
We will observe the candle lighting & blessing, healing prayers and mourners Kaddish, as well as Kiddush and hamotzi (challah) afterwards.
Nahalat Shalom - Bayt B'racha
Zoom ID: 282 164 5784
No password needed
PDF of Chant Sheet coming soon!
Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat in Bayt B'racha IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM; Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.
For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.com
PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet
Celebrate the joy of Khanikeh (Hanukkah) AND Shabes (Shabbat) in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services plus Hanukkah songs and prayers. We will also observe the Shabbat candle lighting/blessing and lighting/blessings of the Hanukkiah/menorah candles, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. Bring your own candles and Hanukkiah / Menorah to light. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.
For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net
Please join Sofie Shefia as we welcome Shabbat.
With Hebrew chants from R. Shefa Gold, we’ll create a calming, uplifting and reflective experience as we gather ourselves from the week.
We will observe the candle lighting & blessing, healing prayers and mourners Kaddish, as well as Kiddush and hamotzi (challah) afterwards.
Nahalat Shalom - Bayt B'racha
Zoom ID: 282 164 5784
No password needed
PDF of Chant Sheet coming soon!
Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat in Bayt B'racha IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM; Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.
For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.com
PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet
Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.
For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net
PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet
Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.
For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net
PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet
Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.
For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net
Please join Sofie Shefia as we welcome Shabbat.
With Hebrew chants from R. Shefa Gold, we’ll create a calming, uplifting and reflective experience as we gather ourselves from the week.
We will observe the candle lighting & blessing, healing prayers and mourners Kaddish, as well as Kiddush and hamotzi (challah) afterwards.
Nahalat Shalom - Bayt B'racha
Zoom ID: 282 164 5784
No password needed
ZZOOM ID: 282 164 5784
No password required
Download SONG SHEET AND PRAYERS
POEM
POET’S BIO
Pot luck vegetarian dinner with songs and prayers in Ladino, Hebrew and Spanish and a bilingual (English/Spanish) poetry reading of “Curfew” by Japanese -American poet, feminist, essayist and human rights activist Mitsuye Yamada. The English version of the poem will be read by our special guest, the great local poet Mary Oishi.
Please bring a vegetarian dish to share!
If you are able, please show up early and or stay late to help set up and clean up.
Zoom ID 282 164 5784 (no password required)
PDF Chant Sheet
NEW Meditation opportunity:
On Shabbat morning there will be a silent meditation from 9:10 -9:45 a.m. preceding the chanting. Plan to arrive by 9 a.m. to the main sanctuary. Doors will be locked at 9:10 to protect the silent space.
At 10:00 the Chanting Service begins. The service will be contemplative as we take time to enter the liturgy through chant, then pause in the silence long enough to allow for an unfolding of possibilities and to develop the skillful practice that allows for Shabbat consciousness to flourish.
PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet
WE WILL ALSO BE CELEBRATING MAGGIDAH BATYA PODOS AS SHE RETIRES FROM BEING THE NS DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION!
THE POTLUCK at 7:45PM is BACK!!
Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and HaMotzi. The service will be followed by a vegetarian/ kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.
For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net
Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat in Bayt B'racha IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM; Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.
For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.com
Please join Sofie Shefia as we welcome Shabbat.
With Hebrew chants from R. Shefa Gold, we’ll create a calming, uplifting and reflective experience as we gather ourselves from the week.
We will observe the candle lighting & blessing, healing prayers and mourners Kaddish, as well as Kiddush and hamotzi (challah) afterwards.
Nahalat Shalom - Bayt B'racha
Zoom ID: 282 164 5784
No password needed
Click on Event Title and scroll down for Chant sheet!
CANCELED FOR MAY!
Zoom ID 282 164 5784 (no password required)
PDF Chant Sheet
NEW Meditation opportunity:
On Shabbat morning there will be a silent meditation from 9:10 -9:45 a.m. preceding the chanting. Plan to arrive by 9 a.m. to the main sanctuary. Doors will be locked at 9:10 to protect the silent space.
At 10:00 the Chanting Service begins. The service will be contemplative as we take time to enter the liturgy through chant, then pause in the silence long enough to allow for an unfolding of possibilities and to develop the skillful practice that allows for Shabbat consciousness to flourish.
PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet
Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.
For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net
Join student rabbi Josie for a monthly shabbat morning service with prayer, song, and reading from the Torah. This week is a special service with the Simcha school.
Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat in Bayt B'racha IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM; Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.
For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.com
Join student rabbi Josie for a monthly shabbat morning service with prayer, song, and reading from the Torah.
Please join Sofie Shefia as we welcome Shabbat.
With Hebrew chants from R. Shefa Gold, we’ll create a calming, uplifting and reflective experience as we gather ourselves from the week.
We will observe the candle lighting & blessing, healing prayers and mourners Kaddish, as well as Kiddush and hamotzi (challah) afterwards.
Nahalat Shalom - Bayt B'racha
Zoom ID: 282 164 5784
No password needed
PDF of Chant Sheet coming soon!
ZOOM ID: 282 164 5784
No password required
Download SONG SHEET AND PRAYERS
Download POEM
Pot luck vegetarian dinner with songs and prayers in Ladino, Hebrew and Spanish and a bilingual poetry reading of the work of Karaite poet Salmon ben Jeroham.
We will also have a special genealogical presentation by Maria Trillo!
Please bring a vegetarian dish to share!
If you are able, please show up early and or stay late to help set up and clean up.
Zoom ID 282 164 5784 (no password required)
PDF Chant Sheet
NEW Meditation opportunity:
On Shabbat morning there will be a silent meditation from 9:10 -9:45 a.m. preceding the chanting. Plan to arrive by 9 a.m. to the main sanctuary. Doors will be locked at 9:10 to protect the silent space.
At 10:00 the Chanting Service begins. The service will be contemplative as we take time to enter the liturgy through chant, then pause in the silence long enough to allow for an unfolding of possibilities and to develop the skillful practice that allows for Shabbat consciousness to flourish.
PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet
Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee.
The service will be followed by a vege-pescatarian KOSHER FOR PASSOVER Potluck Dinner at 7:45pm — PLEASE CLICK LINK FOR Kosher for Passover Food Guidelines:
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Recreational Jewish folk dancing to a jam with the band is from 8-9 PM.
Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.
For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net
Shabbat Morning Service led by Student Rabbi Josie Boskoff.
Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat in Bayt B'racha IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM; Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.
For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.com
Join student rabbi Josie for songs and stories to welcome shabbat! Aimed for kids ages 0-5 and their parents, we will sing songs, do the shabbat blessings, and build community. Families are welcome to come and go as they please, and to bring along dinner or snacks!
Shabbat Morning Service led by Student Rabbi Josie Boskoff.
Please join Sofie Shefia as we welcome Shabbat.
With Hebrew chants from R. Shefa Gold, we’ll create a calming, uplifting and reflective experience as we gather ourselves from the week.
We will observe the candle lighting & blessing, healing prayers and mourners Kaddish, as well as Kiddush and hamotzi (challah) afterwards.
Nahalat Shalom - Bayt B'racha
Zoom ID: 282 164 5784
No password needed
ZOOM ID: 282 164 5784
No password required
Download SONG SHEET AND PRAYERS
Download POEM
Pot luck vegetarian dinner with songs and prayers in Ladino, Hebrew and Spanish led by Stephanie Sofie Shefia Cohen, and a bilingual reading of the poem Killer Woman by Sefardi/Mizrahi poet Yonit Naaman.
Please bring a vegetarian dish to share!
If you are able, please show up early and or stay late to help set up and clean up.
Zoom ID 282 164 5784 (no password required)
PDF Chant Sheet
NEW Meditation opportunity:
On Shabbat morning there will be a silent meditation from 9:10 -9:45 a.m. preceding the chanting. Plan to arrive by 9 a.m. to the main sanctuary. Doors will be locked at 9:10 to protect the silent space.
At 10:00 the Chanting Service begins. The service will be contemplative as we take time to enter the liturgy through chant, then pause in the silence long enough to allow for an unfolding of possibilities and to develop the skillful practice that allows for Shabbat consciousness to flourish.
From 6:30-9:00pm, celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in our sanctuary (doors at 6:15pm).
Join Cantor Beth Cohen, The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band, Rikud Dancers and our Special Guest Artists: Jewish dance masters Bruce Bierman & Gilberto Melendez, The Veretski Pass Duo (Cookie Segelstein-violin and Joshua Horowitz-accordion), plus ABQ’s own High Dezert Klezmer & Judaic Band - and MORE TBA!
6:30- Danceable participatory klezmer Shabes service to live music.
7:15- Vegetarian and Kosher Pescatarian potluck dinner.
7:55- High Dezert Klezmer & Judaic Band performance.
8:10- Veretski Pass Duo performance.
8:30-9:00PM - Dancing with Bruce Bierman, Gilberto Melendez & Rikud to the music of The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band.
Join student rabbi Josie for a monthly shabbat morning service with prayer, song, and reading from the Torah.
Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat in Bayt B'racha IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM; Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.
For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.com
Join student rabbi Josie for songs and stories to welcome shabbat! Aimed for kids ages 0-5 and their parents, we will sing songs, do the shabbat blessings, and build community. Families are welcome to come and go as they please, and to bring along dinner or snacks!
Shabbat Morning Service led by Student Rabbi Josie Boskoff.
Please join Sofie Shefia as we welcome Shabbat.
With Hebrew chants from R. Shefa Gold, we’ll create a calming, uplifting and reflective experience as we gather ourselves from the week.
We will observe the candle lighting & blessing, healing prayers and mourners Kaddish, as well as Kiddush and hamotzi (challah) afterwards.
Nahalat Shalom - Bayt B'racha
Zoom ID: 282 164 5784
No password needed
ZOOM ID: 282 164 5784
No password required
Download SONG SHEET AND PRAYERS
Download POEM
Pot luck vegetarian dinner with songs and prayers in Ladino, Hebrew and Spanish led by Stephanie Sofie Shefia Cohen, and a bilingual poetry reading of the poem The World Stops at the End of the Word by Sefardi/Mizrahi poet Yonit Naaman.
Please bring a vegetarian dish to share!
If you are able, please show up early and or stay late to help set up and clean up.
Zoom ID 282 164 5784 (no password required)
PDF Chant Sheet
NEW Meditation opportunity:
On Shabbat morning there will be a silent meditation from 9:10 -9:45 a.m. preceding the chanting. Plan to arrive by 9 a.m. to the main sanctuary. Doors will be locked at 9:10 to protect the silent space.
At 10:00 the Chanting Service begins. The service will be contemplative as we take time to enter the liturgy through chant, then pause in the silence long enough to allow for an unfolding of possibilities and to develop the skillful practice that allows for Shabbat consciousness to flourish.
Congregation Nahalat Shalom
3606 Rio Grande Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
505.343.8227
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